I don't have the patience to go look it up, but a long time ago I wondered if we'd all still be blogging in ten years. I wondered if the fad would die or people would get burned out. I thought we might all hit a point where we just lost interest, but I never wanted to see it happen to The Best.

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Tim mis-labeled his blog when he called CPT Patti the "sweetest woman on the planet"; he should have called her the sweetest and best smelling woman on the planet. I don't know if she's taken a billion showers after leaving Iraq, but the first thing I noticed about her was how downright delicious she smelled. And then it was her radiant smile.

Tim and CPT Patti stopped here on their way home from leave in Italy. I originally thought nothing could've been nicer than my trip to Frankfurt to meet Tim, but the addition of Patti was nothing short of heavenly. She was personable and interesting and genuine and just plain great. And of course Tim was the Tim we know and love. They were just excellent together, and it was the best lunch I've had in a long time. I could've talked to them for two days instead of two hours, and I'm humbled that they drove out of the way just to see me.

And I told Tim that if he ever gets the itch, he's welcome to write a guest post here whenever he wants.

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When I blog, I blog off the cuff. I type, I finish, I post. Which is why the fact that I've started several posts in the past few days and just erased them or saved them as drafts because I know they're garbage is startling. I don't have anything good to say. I'm stumped and I'm down on myself because I feel worthless.

And then the phone rang and I found out LT A will likely be in the hospital for up to six months. And I lost it.

There I was, carrying on because my blogging is not up to par, and then people with actual problems called and reminded me that "gaping shrapnel wounds" are more important than "feelings of inadequacy due to insufficient blog material". I don't think I've ever felt like a bigger idiot.

I'm not blogging anymore for a while, at least not until I have something to say.

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1 Sarah, check your email.

Posted by: Carla at August 13, 2004 10:40 AM (r5M6F)

2 Prayers for Lt. A. And you do have something to say. I think summertime is slump time for blogging; all that heat.Don't worry, just keep writing.

Posted by: Rachel Ann at August 13, 2004 11:59 AM (+fHyg)

3 Sarah the point you're missing is that people who are suffering through what your friend is need to forget sometimes and your great blogging provides that to them (and all of us). Your insights are refreshing and you don't take yourself too seriously. I think you have important things to say - even if they are unrelated to the horrors of war. We blog to escape and to debate. Please continue blogging. We need your ideas.

Posted by: Kathleen A at August 13, 2004 01:09 PM (vnAYT)

4 Sarah, If you quit blogging, you quit reaching out to hundreds of people. There may only be one person that you help each day, but you may make a difference in that one person's life by making them laugh, making them think, making them aware, making them care, and most important of all, making them connect with another human being. You are too critical of yourself. Accept your blogging as your contribution to this crazy, mixed up world, and be thankful God has given you the gift of writing your thoughts on the internet. Keep your chin up. You're entitled to a bad day now and then. Overall, count your blessings and make a difference! I love you! Your mama

Posted by: Nancy at August 13, 2004 01:25 PM (+jEfD)

5 Prayers for Lt. A.

Posted by: OkieMinnie at August 13, 2004 03:42 PM (yozcs)

6 Prayers for Lt A, for sure. And comfort your way, too. Recharge and then come back to us.

Posted by: Princess Jami at August 13, 2004 06:41 PM (0gPLe)

7 If I may be so presumptious, I ditto your mom. I check in on you EVERY DAY, although I rarely comment. If you don't feel like commentating, at least link, please. You have a better line on what's going on, and link to things I like to see. I understand if you're getting a little burned out. (Even SDB, Whittle, Rachel Lucas, etc. do too. Don't dog yourself if you need a break.) I'm a loyal fan, take some time if you need it. We'll still be here when you come back. You and Blue6 are in my prayers.

Posted by: MargeinMI at August 13, 2004 06:56 PM (a5xWF)

8 I believe in the message that if we keep positive and treat people well, making them laugh or feel better about themselves we are helping. Sometimes we have no idea we have helped someone and then can learn years later you did and you grow stronger from that. Still, sometimes it is hard to see this and we need time to get in contact with what brings us our good spirits. Take your time. rest, think, go to a funny movie, eat candy, read a encouraging book, get in touch with friends and talk about this. The folks that have written the above comments seem to care about you alot, they will wait for you and I will bookmark your site so I can come back and see you are spreading your cheer as only you can. My prayers are with you and the person hurt who will get well.

Posted by: cjg at August 13, 2004 11:33 PM (X0vnb)

9 My best to Lt. A, and hearty thanks as well. As far as your blogging goes (from a first time visitor) you're doing fine. Even the parts where you second guess your skill are readable and interesting, and isn't it ironic? don't you think? Hang in there, kiddo. cheers, M@

Posted by: M@ at August 14, 2004 06:24 PM (W/NM6)

10 Take time off whenever you feel like it, this isn't a job, and we'll all still be around in if you don't post for a few days. Heck, I take months off at a time.

Posted by: John at August 14, 2004 07:10 PM (+Ysxp)

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I was just trying to find something back on my old Blogspot site.
I had a realization:
I think I was a better blogger back in November than I am now.
Hmmm...that's not good.

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