Why I LOVE/am addicted to Blogging

About a year ago, I started a "series of unfortunate events" that led me into a depression. It's weird when I look back onto that period of my life. Everything seems dark, even in memory. Between the depression and health problems, I dropped out of contact with the human world it seems. I began to emerge from the abyss during the fall and discovered that I had no idea what was going on in anyone else's life. I thought about it and realized that I really hadn't kept up with what's going on for a long time. I think having small children makes that normal but nevertheless, I realized I missed everyone. I missed the gossip and encouragement.
I am a shy person. It's weird because I can be a chatterbox- I talk when I'm nervous or uncomfortable. Or if I know you really well. ( This can be annoying and is a weird flaw in my personality that shows Heavenly Father has a sense of humor.) Because of my shyness, it seemed too difficult to get to know everyone again. Then, I was introduced to "the blogosphere." When I found how many of my gorgeous, talented, incredible, and extraordinary cousins had blogs too I was excited. I feel compelled to mention that I wouldn't have made it through the first awful bout of morning sickness without you to connect me to the world outside of my bedroom and the living room couch.
It was fun today to reconnect in person with some of you. It just seemed like everyone knew each other better. I'm so grateful for all of you. Your talents and ideas as mothers and wives inspire me to be better, and happier! Thanks for including me in your club. I missed you.

PS To my new Aunt Kate: welcome to the family. We all really like you, you know.