This post is my contribution to the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life Blog Relay for #Bloglust: 31 bloggers, one each day in August, are writing about people from our communities who have inspired us.
TODAY, IT’S MY TURN TO HELP: EVERY SINGLE COMMENT LEFT ON THIS BLOG POST RAISES $20 TO HELP SAVE THE LIFE OF A CHILD IN NEED.
Here’s my story: I started blogging back in 2003 (when blogging was still in diapers) to connect with other parents, share stories and feel a little less disconnected with life outside my front door, beyond all the dust bunnies and diapers.
It was a different time, social media was in its infancy and success was measured by how THRILLED someone felt whenever someone else (besides their mother) actually read and/or took the time to leave a comment on a blog post.
Not many people in my real life knew I blogged and those who did seemed troubled by my writing into all hours of the night: as a mother of four young children, I should be sleeping.
Still, I continued to share my stories, kept up with online friends on my blogroll, laughed along with them, offered a sympathetic ear, an empathetic virtual {{{hug}}} or participate in a meme (or twenty) and maybe even share a blog post that moved me in some way.
The internet continued to grow and, not unlike my kids, the blogosphere experienced its fair share of growing pains. It seemed as if a new controversy would arise with each passing year and I tried, really hard, to focus on my tagline instead: helping to make OTHER mothers feel a little better about themselves, since 2003.
Today? Social media has EXPLODED as new online communities continue to evolve on sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest (to name a few of my favorites) and while I also contribute to these forums (turns out, so do A LOT of my friends and neighbors IRL) they are but a small snapshot, a teaser if you will, of the stories I continue to share here on my blog.
Sadly, many of my longtime online friends are questioning their place on the internet and some folks are even considering the fact that perhaps it is time to step away from blogging: truth be told, me too.
As a mom of teens and tweens, I too can’t help but wonder: is anybody really listening? Does anyone still read blogs anymore?
Until, I received this comment on a recent post (entitled “My Kids Think I’m a Stupid Mommyblogger, I Prefer the Term Family Chronicler” ironically enough) from one of my newer blogging friends, Tracie:
Thank you, Tracie. You will NEVER know how much I needed to hear this, right now…OH, WAIT!…I just did, okay, NOW you know 🙂
It’s folks like you (yes, YOU!) who continually inspire me to contribute to my online community in the best way I know how: by sharing my stories, hopefully, helping to make OTHER mothers (and dads) feel a little better about themselves and THANK YOU SO MUCH for the reminder, my friend.
Okay, now it’s YOUR turn. Want to help save a child in need? EXCELLENT!!!
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post:
- Tell us a little about someone who supported or inspired you
- Share a story about a meaningful comment someone made to you
- Or maybe even let them know about it, right here, right now
Here’s the REALLY AWESOME PART: every comment left on this post will be matched with a $20 donation (up to a maximum of $200,000) I mean, really, not for nothing, but what an awesome way to help bring home the fact that comments really do matter, right?!?
Just so you know, $20 is what it costs to give one child four life-saving vaccines to help protect them against measles, pneumonia, diarrhea and polio. That’s 10,000 children and we can help them ALL with a simple comment.
Yesterday, the amazing Anissa Mayhew of Free Anissa shared her story and now I’m going to hand the virtual baton over to the awesome Jenny Eckton of Formerly Phread…GO JENNY, GO!!!!
You can learn more about Shot@Life by joining their email list, following them on twitter or liking them on Facebook.
OH, AND FEEL FREE TO TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS: A child dies every 20 seconds from a vaccine preventable disease. We can ALL help stop this. Comment today, comment tomorrow on Jenny’s post, heck you can comment every day, if you’d like, we’ll leave the porch light on for ya!
Why?
Because comments really do count, nice matters and even old-blog-timers like me still have a story or twenty to share, just sayin’.
© 2003 – 2012 This Full House
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121 responses to “#Blogust: Leave a Comment, Save a Child, Enough Said.”
I felt that this year at BlogHer — so many wondering if it was time to step away from their online lives. But this relay has shown me just a tiny slice of what our communities can do. Blown. Away.
The first time I was memorably inspired by something that happened on the INTERNET was when Maddie Spohr passed away. The banding together of (seemingly) the whole blogosphere to lift up Heather and Mike was so incredible: I’ll never forget it. It’s the example I use when talking to my IRL friends who “don’t get” the power of the blogosphere.
For me… even though the comments are down… the real connections are up. It’s all good. 🙂
My kids are off for their physicals this afternoon. Shots all around!
I hear you! I have been blogging about my kids for about as long as you have and I have occasionally and briefly stepped away. And it seems like every time I contemplate a permanent leave, a comment angel will alight on the site or now, on Facebook and make me feel appreciated or relevant and impactful. Now I, like Chrysula, am invigorated. We, by this Blogust effort, are moving into a new place of online engagement…and I like it. I like it a lot!
I love Melisa’s example of the power of the blogosphere and my own personal experiences with it in having a friend “nearby” when ever I needed one. I love what you all are doing! It’s a beautiful thing! xoxo
Great! Thanks for participating in such a inspiring initiative. Hope this idea spread and more actions happen. Congratulations on your blog too!=^.^=
I have to say I have always been a bit sceptical of blogging – but this campaign has shown what force for good it can be. keep it going!
Liz, I just think you’re wonderful. You’ve been a constant since I started blogging (around the time it got potty-trained, to continue your metaphor), and I’d be terribly sad for you to leave the community. So don’t go anywhere, okay?
I’m a nonblogging, stay at home dad that reads a blog or two every so often. I read my sister’s blog often to keep up on her happenings. Once in a while I expand out into the blogosphere and read a few diffent ones. I don’t remember the bloggers name, but when I was having a “down dad day” this dad blogger helped me to see that I’m still an ok dad even when I didn’t feel like it. You never know. Just one blog entry may help a wayward parent to lighten up, connect, or just smile. Keep it up.
thanks for sharing your story!
I love the connections I’ve made through blogging and social media. These peeps out there – they are the real deal.
The evolution in this space is definitely hanging in the air for many. As our children have gotten older, or like me, maybe our focus has shifted to writing about other topics, as a career instead of just a hobby change is definitely here. It will be interesting to see how the community evolves –because if we know anything about this space is that it is constantly changing. Thanks so much for sharing this reflection and the timely comment that reminded you of the power of your voice! And of course, for being part of this amazing Blogust effort!
Using our blogs for good … makes me smile!
We have a voice, we know this – and letting ourselves be heard in this way to be a voice for others – is truly the power of the blogosphere!
I wish I had started a blog, but it always seems too onerous. I should just do it! Thanks for your pioneering. And for your contribution to the vaccine program.
I’m new to the blogging world, so it’s hard to claim fatigue but I do have those moments of wanting to throw in the towel. Then God blesses me with the words of encouragement that I need to persevere. Carolyn Gray often does this for me, as well as one of the pastors at my church and another friend in real life. By telling me that something I’ve shared has touched, informed or inspired them gives me the fuel I need to keep going.
Amazing good can come from simple words. Thank you for participating – I hope that you and the other bloggers involved raise a lot of money, but further, I hope your love of writing and blogging will find renewed strength. 🙂
Don’t stop blogging. As long as YOU get a good feeling at it keep going forth.
Glad that we are both taking part in this awesome adventure from Shot@Life!!!
Once you start naming names (like Holly Pavlika, Cindy L., Chrysula, Lyssa, Jennifer, Felisia, Yolanda…) then your other friends (Caroline, Jennifer, Fadra, gwen) get all upset bc you didn’t mention them. So it’s always easier to say thank you EVERYONE who loves and supports me and you know who you are because there is no one like you. Great post. Great cause.
Keep it up Liz. We need you. You are one of the most generous and kind roots of this community. xoxoxo
Go, LIZ, go!
The blogosphere has inspired me in so many ways. In particular, my friend Melisa from Suburban Scrawl, who always has good advice, remembers me in sweet ways, and has the biggest heart of anyone I know. I would have never met this wonderful friend if it weren’t for blogging.
You’ve been doing this for years and yet, here I am visiting your blog for the very first time. I love your voice. I love Tracie. And I love that you appreciate your comments. We hope our words impact others but more importantly, we love it when THEIR words impact us!
Glad you are still blogging after all this time.
Keep on going.
Keep blogging Liz, i may not get the chance to read everyday but when i do i really enjoy what you write. You make me laugh, and make me realize that you have to just take life as it comes and not sweat the small stuff.
I’m so proud, and glad, that you are involved in something that can aid so many lives Mom!! Let’s give these kids as much help as we can give!
I write an advice blog for host parents of au pairs, which has been a labor of love (and unmonetized) for 5 years. I get many requests for advice, and the ones that mean the most to me are those that start with “thanks so much for this blog, it’s really made a difference in my life”
For all of us bloggers, domestic chroniclers to reviewers to advisers, more comments like these!
Thanks for sharing and helping a good cause.
I am continually blown away by the power of the internet and the opportunities it has for good among it’s online communities. I couldn’t agree more that though comments may be down, connections are up. That is what matters.
Liz you know I think you are the bees knees. Okay, did I just say that? But it is true. We met in the blogosphere….actually I think we were both “experts” on a panel together but soon our paths frequently crossed in real life. I LOVE the power of comments and like you often get the boost I need from a well timed comment. I am so proud to be making a difference in the lives of children with you during this campaign!
This is an amazing cause! Thanks for participating!
Really enjoying being able to contribute in a meaningful way to this cause… keep up the good work!
I’m glad you still tell your stories.
And, I’m a big fan of vaccines, fwiw.
What a great cause and a great way to contribute! Take THAT communicable disease!
My mom inspired me when she used to walk the neighborhood for the March of Dimes. I know she would have approved of this 21st century way to help kids who need it!
Please don’t stop blogging. People like you keep it real!
Oh you hit a nerve! I’ve been feeling this very same way – I’ve been around since blogging was in Pull-Ups (2006) and have been feeling quite disenchanted with the state of things lately. But I agree – there is still SO much good to be shared and enjoyed in this space – this Blogust Relay being one of them!!!
Keep on blogging and awesome to do it for such a good cause!!!!
It’s all the wonderful people in social media that will stand for nothing less than good science that keep me going! thanks for this great post.
So grateful for the good this campaign is doing, but also happy to discover some great writers like you that I had not read before.
Liz, your lack of a comment counter is going to do my head in today :).
One thing I love about social media is when you’re struggling with something, there’s always someone who has been through something similar and you know you’re not alone!
I think it helps other bloggers to hear others share their doubts about the impact of their, often isolated, efforts to impact the world. It helped me. Thanks!
As a Dad joining the blogging world, I had some reservations about what people would think of me. After all, it’s a Mom’s world in this field but I really wanted to write so I did it anyway. I’ve come to realize that there is an amazing community of Dad bloggers out there, who have been incredible to connect with. It was a nice change of pace to be able to discuss child raising issues with other like-minded men, who weren’t there to judge or make you feel unmanly for wanting to chronicle your kids lives.
Great post and kudos for taking part in this!
I can’t believe how long I’ve been reading you – you were one of my very first, you rock star. If you feel that writing is in you, don’t stop. Maybe you write about something else, but don’t give up what you love. Maybe this comment helps make a difference in that way too.
My son (10 years old) and I went mountain biking together on vacation a week ago (we live in a very flat area – so mountain biking is a novelty for us!!). We got to the ski lift to go on our second run and the ski lift operator asked how it was. My son said “my mom did so great – she’s awesome” It made me fall in love with that kid al over again. All day he was such a great coach (he’s a much better rider than I ever will be….) It was a glimpse into what kind of support motivates him, and reminded me that the supportive reinforcement to do our best are much more effective than the “disappointed-in-you” conversations will ever be.
Thank you for your post, Liz! I’m a mother of two, and I’m listening. You inspire me with your words and your commitment to the health of children across the world. Thank you for all that you do!
Lots of people have inspired me in the space, but Carissa Rogers from GoodnCrazy.com is the one who spent lots of phone time with me answering simple questions about how to blog. Then, she converted me to Twitter. And, we’ve been having fun online and offline ever since. Simply nudging me to get into the space and being my first mentor has changed my life in so many ways.
And that exact spirit is what I love about social media and precisely why campaigns like this can make such a positive impact. It’s all about sharing and giving!
Thanks for your part in that!
xoxo
Nice post! Thanks for calling attention to such an awesome cause!
My friend Chrysula told me about this, so I’m commenting. Thanks for the post. I’ll have teenagers in a few years and I’m dreading it a little less.
I remember when was a kid reading a book called “Mrs. Mike” about a family in northern Canada with a couple of sequential ses of kids “first family” “second family” etc — so named because a disease would run through and kill a whole set of kids, and then they’d have more. I couldn’t imagine then, and, with kids of my own, can’t imagine even more now, what it must be like to lost ONE child, much less an entire family, but mothers in the “less lucky” part of the world face this every day. We are so fortunate to have this opportunity to help their kids, and them, in this this way!
You have always been one of the most generous, humorous, delightful people in the blogosphere. I hope we both play in this social media sandbox well into old age, when we can chronicle the fun of being on Social Security. 🙂
So happy to be able to participate! This program ROCKS!
I love the community I feel with great bloggers like you. As we’re in our houses with our kids, adult interaction can be rare. I love that blogs offer connections and glimpses into other people’s lives that can really be beneficial. Many complain that blogging inspires too much comparison and can make moms depressed. But reading in the right frame of mind solves that… Check out http://www.powerofmoms.com for great uplifting daily posts from tons of great bloggers.
This is fantastic! Vaccinations are something we take for granted, we don’t have to live with the hell of wondering if our children will die every time they get a fever or start coughing like parents used to pre-vaccination. The blogging community is full of inspiration, this post/movement is definitely a big one for me! As a microbiologist vaccination is something I very strongly support and helping children have the best chance at life is the most important thing we can do on this planet. I <3 you Liz, keep it up!
Hi Liz, We’ve known each other forevah online and I can’t imagine the blog world without you. I have so many happy memories of your posts, and of your interactions with commenters. Please keep it up, for all of us!
And for posting today about Shot@Life and vaccines for kids around the world – thank you!!!!
xoxoEmily
Based on an online article I read recently (from Aish.com, a Jewish site), I want to caution you about blogging about your children–or anyone else. All people, no matter how young, have a right to privacy, and some things are best kept private. Be careful not to betray their trust in you, or you may find yourself an outsider in their lives as they find it necessary to protect their secrets by guarding them from you. Not everything is fit to share, and most of us don’t care about a lot of what people see fit to post (like my own son indicating on Facebook where he happens to be eating dinner at any given time). Respect yourself and those dear to you enough to refrain from putting everything out there for all to see.
Nice to meet you! This is a great cause and I’m happy to help.
I’m grateful for this community. Some of the people I most admire come from my blogosphere. Cheers!
I love this relay. Just love it! Hearing what we feel about our words is awesome and then to be reminded, quite literally, how much a comment can mean, is fantastic.
This relay has opened up a whole new world for me. I am not allowed (by my kids) to spend a lot of time on the internet so blogs are new to me. I have read so many blogs that I like and have tagged so that I can go back and read more. Keep up the good blogging!
Of course people still read blogs! And even if they didnt I write and post on mine as an outlet. 🙂 this is awesome… I almost died from a vaccine preventable type of meningococcal meningitis 10 years ago. I lived but lost both legs and have permanent organ failure because of it. Kids everywhere should have access to basic childhood vaccines… they save lives and much more 😉
I’m new to the blogging world and English is my second language learned as an adult but thanks to online community I had learn and still learning how to write a blog and many of you inspire me ( Myrdin,Melissa,Jen,Jerry,etc. To many to mention but Caroline, Hillary and Elise were the first ones to asked and encourage me to write a blog for shot@life and tell my story. I am a very proud champion and I am very grateful to all my fellow champions and you for taking part in something wonderful.
Technology and specifically have changed the way we help those in need. People can no longer use the “I’m too busy” excuse. We can literally make an impact with a few clicks and keystrokes!
It’s tough to know whether your words are reaching people, but often it’s because people aren’t comfortable with words so they don’t comment rather than look foolish or silly. Not because it doesn’t mean something. I know I’m guilty of that at times. But this is important, both for the Blogust campaign and for people to know their words connect to others.
I am glad that you feel the connection. I am glad that we are participating in this worthy Blogust effort.
Hehehe. I am amusing myself by imagining Blogging Diapers. Thank you for being part of Shot@Life!
I don’t usually comment; I’m busy. I think retweets are the busy woman’s comment. But for this cause, I make the time. Thank you for participating in this fantastic campaign.
I have teens as well, and I often wonder, is there still a space for me out here, in blogworld? Has my narrative run dry? Does blogging even matter anymore?
I am still deciding if I have any words left, but this campaign and people like you, well they have reminded me that blogging does indeed matter. It can, in fact, save lives. So thank you.
Thanks for sharing your great post! So happy to be involved in such a great cause with ShotAtLife.
I am always inspired by the posts over at The Six Year Itch. Liz is bold, brave, & is never afraid to tell it like it is. I admire her sense of humor- and am always glad to hear I’m not alone in my soapbox. Thanks Liz!
I love your story and I think it is so amazing that with the rise of social media we have so many opportunities to not only learn about the world around us but to contribute to such wonderful causes such as this one right here. I don’t have any specific inspirational stories but I like you am an active social media user and I know how nice it is to receive a reassuring comment or tweet. Thank you for sharing your story with the world it is one small part in making a difference.
If it wasn’t for blogging I never would have met you and Melisa. I never would have had so much fun with you guys and been so happy to have you in my home. Not to mention all the love and support you have given me this year. J
ust goes to show you friendships live through words…and you both probably know more about me because you’ve read my words than my IRL friends. So know your words also touch my soul and love seeing a little piece of your world.
Another great post in this Blogust ’12 relay! I love seeing you all use your platform to do good…….not just to give kids around the world a Shot@life, but to also share your personal lives helping others see they are not alone in the day-to-day experiences. It is a lovely thing you do:)
I’m so happy to see that you’re part of this campaign! Keep up the amazing work that you’re doing!
Liz, you are a gift to us all. Go Liz! We love you! Thank you for being amazing.
Hi Liz. Please keep blogging! So many of us are harmless, shy, internet-security-fearing blog readers but not commenters. Doesn’t mean we don’t learn from and enjoy your blogs and many others. So keep sharing. Perhaps this “blogust” will embolden me and others to comment more.
Thank you for all the good work you are doing to raise awareness!
Quite a few of the bloggers I’ve followed for years seem to wonder themselves if it’s still worthwhile…I think something like this effort says, Yes, just maybe not for the individually personal reasons it may have been before, but more for the social power of the blogging community, maybe this is the next evolutionary phase or some such. Obviously I’m not a blogger, just a former blurker. ; )
Truth be told many wonderful people have helped me starting with my family and a great second family in Georgia that guided me when I temporarily “forgot” how smart my Mom and Dad were!
Thank you to everyone who participates -hoping we can motivate more as we are half way through and need many more comments.
Really enjoyed reading some of your posts. Thanks for being so honest about motherhood. I wish I had had this kind of support when I was raising my kids… keep writing. You are making a difference! Thanks for getting the word out about a shot@life!!
ah yes, i recall the days of the memes as well! good times. as we begin to question our place(s) online, i am excited to see where it all goes and how it all grows but most of all, i’m inspired by the good we can do. that makes me not want to go anywhere but forward. wonderful post for Blogust!
Blogs for good! I love it. Who inspires me? YOU do! You have one of the kindest, most gentle hearts of anyone I know. Keep on keepin’ on, my sweet friend!
I blog about like I exercise–with great enthusiasm for a few weeks, then not at all for a couple of months. But it seems that every time I’m about to hang it up for good, a total stranger finds my blog and offers words of support that keep me going.
Liz, you are super inspirational to so many people. So glad you’re still here, writing and sharing as you always have done.
Can you believe the team at Shot@Life updated the ticker for the day just before the 5,000 comments mark. The agony of stopping at 4,997!!! But you’ve already crossed the line to 5,000 and now we are officially half way. Just another 5,000 kids to vaccinate and we’re all good! Thank you Liz, for another AMAZING day of http://www.blogust.org!!!
Any positive comment is great. The ones that are the best is when it meant something to someone else. For instance I had a comment from a reader that what I wrote was what they needed to hear that day. perfect! Missions accomplished!
I’m honored to be doing this with you. And, I am beyond happy that you are still blogging. Your words and stories matter. Keep telling them.
Hugs,
Isabel
When my sis died, I don’t know what I would have done without all my commenters. Just seeing their comments made me feel like I had a team on my side and that I could somehow go on when I didn’t think I could.
Yes, indeed, blogging and commenting has changed over the years. But even if some of us decide to stop blogging…that doesn’t take away the incredible accomplishment of this community, or the ride we’ve been on. It’s ok (if sad) when things naturally run their course. Love this post!
I’m a new blogger and new mom. I dabbled with blogging on Xanga in college in 03-04 but I never felt I was “cool” enough to blog. I entered the work force and Facebook exploded and that’s where I stayed.
As a new mom (18 month old little girl), I too, feel that need to reach out and know there is someone who has been here and survived. Blogging is still alive. New old people like me are just returning.
One thing I’m slowly learning is that your voice matters. Even if it is just to one person. One person who might read a post from months or even years ago and learn something. There are more Tracie’s out there!
Thanks for participating in Blogust. I might not would have found your blog if you hadn’t 🙂
Thanks for participating in the Shot@Life Blog Relay! You are making a difference!
Thanks for this post. Thanks for the blessing of helping a child.
Thank you for participating with A Shot at Life and the UN Foundation. Such a worthy cause! Also, good luck with your continued blogging career. To me it seems that if you’ve already lasted a decade successfully blogging then you can certainly last another one. You are a “seasoned (Internet)vet” which means you’re one that who “should” stay blogging; if you quit now then your life/blog evolution wouldn’t be complete, which would be a lose/lose for both you and your readers. Furthermore, you must think of the incredible amounts of writing material you’ll have with a house full of drama-filled teens! 🙂 I can’t wait to learn through your (future) experiences, then I’ll know a bit more as to how to navigate those teen years when my children get there! Thank you (in advance!)
I used to blog 10+ years ago, when I thought everything in my life was so important- now I wish I had continued it to include the things that truly are! Kudos to you for 1) continuing to blog after all this time, and 2) be a part of such a worthy project like Shot@Life!
Blogging will forever live on…even if it is only in our hearts. But I pray it will live on in posts like yours we can physically go to our computer and click on every day. Stay inspired and keep blogging. Folks like myself will read on.
I’ve wondered about ending my blog too, I’ve lost so many readers that I’m beginning to think I’m only writing for myself. But, every once in a while, I’ll get an encouraging comment or someone will leave me a note that makes me laugh, and I think maybe I’ll stick around a bit longer.
I always enjoy stopping by here, you are a wonderful writer and storyteller.
Thank you for all that you do! Honored to be amongst one of the Blogust Bloggers with you.
Fantastic. All of it.
Awesome! Work it Girl! Glad you are using your platform for good!
Almost 3 years ago now a friend of mine lost her 2 young children and her husband (who went try to save the kids) in a house fire. I blogged about it asking for prayers and the support she received to help her get back on her feet was AMAZING! I’ll never forget how the blogging community helped her through those times.
This blog is inspiring because it exemplifies how we can all pull together to help a cause. That is one of my favorites mottos: “If we all do a little, we can achieve a lot”
Wanted to share this video with you all as well. We made this to reciprocate the inspiration the athletes have ignited in us. We hope you all enjoy a Gold Medal hit for Team USA’s Women’s gymnasts: http://tinyurl.com/cpan6s9 Brad and Vanessa
I used to blog (still have my blog, but it’s just been sitting for a year while I decide whether or not to start it up again.) However, I have a community of online friends that I’ve had for over 10 years. I’ve met many of them IRL and I feel like I’ve known them forever.
And, one of our mutual friends, Melisa from Suburban Scrawl, is one of my oldest and dearest friends. (and by oldest I mean a friend I’ve had the longest, not oldest as in age.) 🙂
I enjoy your blog!
I love this campaign and your post. I hope my comment will show my support for both!
It’s amazing, isn’t it? How a comment from someone we barely know can make us feel like it’s all worthwhile. Thank you for taking part in this wonderful exercise!
I never really considered myself a blogger, but I started writing online many years ago always unknown. I didn’t take myself “public” until a few years ago and only after much encouragement from my husband. He’s always been a constant supporter for me. If not for him, I would not have had the courage to share about our lives online even if sometimes I don’t feel like people are actually reading. It’s an outlet for me to just share my thoughts. What you’re doing is awesome here and don’t forget that. Some people just don’t share how they are touched by what they read here. Do not be discouraged by that. Write on.
I’m here reading and love that I got to know you through blogging (holla SV Moms!) when I started in 2005!
Love supporting this cause:)
Isn’t it wonderful that something like blogging can generate so much for so many! Not only does it make the blogger feel good but it is inspirational to others in so many ways. Happy Blogging. Cheers to you!
keep up the good work 🙂
I am not nearly as old school as you are, but I find that blogging is important to my very being. I went to BlogHer for the first time and tried to find the people that I love and adore from afar pretty regularly. The fact that they are out there are available to hug IRL – as infrequent as that might be – is amazingly wonderful. And the support I get, even if not always ON my blog posts, but the community I’ve created for myself on twitter and FB, that is what matters. Thanks for sharing this, and for being a part of an incredible cause. And letting me help, too!
Great blog Liz! Great cause! It’s so easy to help, why doesn’t everyone do it?
Whether for a few weeks or a few decades, blogging CAN help navigate those tremendously difficult times, especially times of transition. So glad you’re still at it!
This is a fantastic initiative, raising awareness, raising funds and making it easy for us mouse-potatoes to get involved and help out.
It should also encourage us to think – and discuss – the necessary education campaigns that should accompany such immunisation drives. There is still a lot of ignorance to be overcome, even in developed countries such as the USA, and unfortunately, we are now also dealing with the backlash of the covert operations in Pakistan that took place under the guise of vaccination campaigns.
Lots of work to do, but, as the famous proverb says, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
Thank you for participating!
You support and inspire me, Liz! And you have been for years! I think of you as part of my blogging family 🙂 xoxo
We need more comments, right? So great to see you going strong since 2003 – wow!
Thanks so much for the chance to bring shots to children in need. It is hard in every day life to find the opportunity to do such good with so little effort. Thanks for what you and Shot@life are doing!
I’m hoping that additional comments count towards the total. I’m making a second pass through the calendar to catch a few days I missed the first time around.
what a fabulous opportunity to give back especially for something that can do so much good
Love you Liz! You’re a force! I’m so happy to be a small part of this campaign with you!
It’s good to see you blogging for the sake of such a worthy deed. Saving ill children is totally the most important sphere of activity every person should be involved in. Children is our future, without them we are dead. Any sickness faced by a little kid and successfully cured is the sign that there are actually good things in our world. It is a human victory that gives us hope.
If this initiative really saves kids’ lives than it’s adorable! Thank god there are people who are not indifferent to the problems of others! Thanks a lot for sharing the info here.
you are doing a great thing you know that?
i wish there were more people like you.
it would really make this world better