Prayers...

I have a confession to make.

I am a blog stalker.

You're disappointed, I can tell.

There are amazing women out there in the blogosphere. Women that I have laughed with, cried over and prayed for. Beautiful women of faith who have, without even knowing it, encouraged me in my own walk with Christ.

Occasionally, I come out from behind the virtual bushes and introduce myself. Honestly, that's a big deal for me. Who would want to know me? Who really cares what I have to say? Who needs another friend? I figure most don't. Certainly no one needs me as a friend anyway. And so I stay quiet.

But on those rare moments when I am so moved by someones life, I step out and...

Write a comment.

I know. It's like earth-shattering stuff.

Words mean a lot to me. I love them. I'm not going to pretend to be an ardent reader of classic literature. Not at all. In fact, while I might have "Becoming Jane" memorized, I can honestly say I have never actually finished one of her novels. Would I like to? Absolutely. When I retire. But what I do know about words is how they stay with you. They change you. So for me to write a comment on someones blog opens up a world of fear for me. That I might say the wrong thing. That I might say something stupid. Or appear self-centered (which I own that I totally am).

Basically, it's like I'm in middle school again wanting to talk to the new girl but knowing for sure she's too cool and too pretty to want to talk to me.

The women I have made that connection with are like my family. My own virtual, infertile, Jesus loving, mommy becoming sisterhood. These women I adore and for some reason they've let me into their lives. And I am forever grateful.

Well. I've found another amazing woman. And I've been following her for months now all clandestine like. She's the mother of three amazing miracles. She has a heart for Christ and it shines through her writings. Today, her post moved me to write that all important comment. But also to go one step further.

One of her little blessings, Audrey, is very sick. So I come to you, internet, and ask if you would please say a prayer for Sarah, Audrey and her family. Her honesty is so powerful. I sit here heart-breaking for my daughter sleeping in her swing fighting a nasty little cold and wonder how in the world Sarah has the strength to watch her daughter sleeping in the hospital.

Please take a moment to visit Sarah and her family through her blog. You will love her like I do.

Sarah, our prayers are with you and Audrey.