Bloggers Without Borders

I have been a long time blog lurker. You know, skulking around, greedily loading blog after favorite blog into my Google Reader. Eagerly reading other people's words (but never commenting on them - see what I mean - lurker) and alternately being inspired, connected, supported, validated, uplifted and most of all, racked with laughter at some damn funny people. It's true bloggers become a sort of family, I can see it clearly, and it's one I'm looking to get into. Oddly enough, I'm somewhat shy, most who know me in real life do not believe that of me, but I hold back a lot. I'm hoping to open myself up and be accepted here. But this post is not about me. Please go here to Bloggers Without Borders and read about Jennie who lost her husband suddenly a few weeks ago, and the subsequent outpouring of love and support. I had not read Jennie's blog before I came across BWOB, but I was glad I was able to read her words, see her strength and honesty. The video on BWOB is worth a couple minutes to watch, very touching. And of course, give if you can.