My life has been enriched by many wonderful people, both in the real world as well as on the blogosphere, many of whom I read long before I started blogging. They also encouraged me to start my own blog, which is now such an integral part of my life. Thanks for all the support, folks.
The technology that has made this possible never ceases to amaze me, especially as I belong to a generation in whose lives even telephones were not very commonly owned, and peripatetic people like me would lose touch with friends as the initial enthusiasm for letter writing inevitably diminished. It is tremendously satisfying to know that with a working internet connection, I can be in touch with my friends anywhere in the world. Many of the bloggers I read or interact with over the internet or in the real world are much younger than I am, and it's good to know their opinions on the things that matter to them. I think they keep me far more attuned to my own kids than I might have been otherwise.
A friend sent me this delightful prayer, which I dedicate to all of you, my dear readers.
| Every single evening As I'm lying here in bed, This tiny little Prayer Keeps running through my head: God bless all my family Wherever they may be, Keep them warm And safe from harm For they're so close to me. And God, there is one more thing I wish that you could do; Hope you don't mind me asking, Please bless my computer too. Now I know that it's unusual To Bless a motherboard, But listen just a second While I explain it to you, Lord. You see, that little metal box Holds more than odds and ends; Inside those small compartments Rest so many of my friends. I know so much about them By the kindness that they give, And this little scrap of metal Takes me in to where they live. By faith is how I know them Much the same as you. We share in what life brings us And from that our friendships grew. Please take an extra minute From your duties up above, To bless those in my address book That's filled with so much love. Wherever else this prayer may reach To each and every friend, Bless each e-mail inbox And each person who hits 'send'. When you update your Heavenly list On your own Great CD-ROM, Bless everyone who says this prayer Sent up to GOD.Com |
24 comments:
That is such an apt prayer Dipali! Sign o the times, totally!
Happy bloggy bir'day! It's been lovely reading your blog for the short while I've been around. Hows the hand? Take care.
what a lovely poem and sooo true in this age! Happy bloggy budday to you. Wishing you many many happy bloggy years ahead.
its been lovely to visit this blog....and wonderful to find a comment from this blogger on my posts.
thanks dipali- also for stepping out of the blogosphere and trekking across town for my screening, making the effort to come home for lunch- and ofocurse the lovely package i got in the mail.
congratuations, Dipali! Big hugs and lots of love.
Lovely prayer Dipali. Happy bloggy birthday . I also have to thank you for pulling me out of the blogosphere and into the real world:)
Congratulations - wishing you many more years of blogging and sharing.
As for the prayer - amen!
happy bloggy burday,Dipali:)Its been a pleasure knowing you:)
Lovely poem
hey! your blog is a toddler :-)
so what are you worrying about being older than the rest?
toddlers are young!
happy blogbudday!
happy blog birthday mommy and lookinf forward to many many posts!
What a lovely, lovely poem! Thanks for sharing :)
And CONGRATULATION!! Happy bloggie budday! Wishinh 'this and that' much, much more of 'these and those'! And lots of 'us' as well! :D
@starry eyed: Thanks. It's been great reading your blog and your comments!
@DotThoughts:Thank you kindly, Dots:)
@SUR NOTES: Knowing you is a privilege and a pleasure! Hope we meet again soon.
@Space Bar: Thanks, dear. Love and peace, and hugs too:)
@eve's lungs: It's great being out there, isn't it?
@Usha: Thank you. This new world is really awesome!
@Trishna: Likewise! Thanks.
@MiM: Now I know why I run to all the young moms out there! For help with my youngest baby:)
@choxbox: Thunkoo:)
@Maneesha: Thanks. Writing the following post brought many shared memories- notably of the horse that may talk!
@M4: Thanks, dear. Where art thou, young lady? Invisible ITRW:(
congratulations.
:) I mostly lurk around but this deserves a cheers!
Congratulations Dips! I remember how you crossed over from avid wise commenter to blogger, and am so happy you made that switch!
Happy borrday, bloggy!
Well done, Dipali! It has been awesome getting to know you. And here's hoping to you keep writing. Hows the fracture coming along, dear friend? Still in pain or manageable?
Happy blog-birthday! What a lovely prayer!
Cool! Let's hope blogs don't have Terrible Tows ;)
Happy 2 dipali!
I'm so so so glad my motherboard helped me find you too :)
Congratulations!!! Two years, that's excellent. And thank you for sharing the beautiful prayer.
Hmmm... I didn't realize you had only been blogging for the past 2 years. I thought you'd been around for much longer...
Happy bloggy b'day, Dips. (Belated, of course.)
congratulations doosi nani :)
Happy blog birthday!
@everyone: Thanks. All of you make my blogging worthwhile:)
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