Let me just first say that this in no way is me begging for comments. I don't like it when other people beg for comments, so there is no way I would do it.
I do have to say, though, that for some reason it seems that things I have been writing lately don't seem to be of interest to anyone. The last two days, I have posted something that means a lot to me; it is a part of who I am, it is a difficult journey that I went through and came past. It defines who I am to this day, and I thought it would be a way for people to get to know me better; give more insight to who I am. But it doesn't seem like anyone is really interested in reading it.
Thanks to those that have read it and commented on it. Your comments and kind words mean a lot to me.
Re-living the experience has brought up a lot of memories for me; some good, some not so good. So, before I invest anymore of my time and effort on writing about this, what I want to know is if it's worth it. I'm not asking for people to comment if you really don't want to. But if what I've written has meant anything to you, please let me know. Because I feel like possibly investing any more time on this topic is not worth it.
I'll quit my whining now. I'm really not feeling sorry for myself. I just kind of thought this topic would be of more interest to people.
Thanks for listening.
Oh, and guess what?! I've come into the 21st century and finally have a computer. We're getting our internet hooked up this evening. I can now post from home. Yay for me.
19 comments:
Please finish the series, if for no other person than for me. It is meaning a lot to me!
Can I say that I read you all the time, but I am honestly too lazy to sign in on the google account deal? Pathetic I know, but true.
Sometimes things written are so thought-provoking that we don't know what to say. I read every post you make, but don't always comment. Sometimes you leave me deep in thought, and I don't know what to say. So rather than sound inane and trite, I don't say anything. I don't like to leave comments just to hear myself type.
Sometimes I write and post on my blog for me and no one else. I think a lot of people are trying to get back into a routine after the holidays, and Blogger was absolutely hideous yesterday!
Keep on. It's therapy for you, if for no one else.
Congratulations on the new computer!!
Thats excellent about getting a computer at home!
Keep writing, it has to be helping you.
As a home-shooling mom to 6, I read blogs in my spare time, but rarely have time to comment. I'm officially de-lurking to say, keep writing! I have struggled all my life with thinking I need to lose a good 15, when in reality, a size 6 after having 6 kids in 15 years is pretty good! Your words are beautiful, and I find a lot of meaning in them.
If I am an example, many people who read your blog want to comment, but just as they move the mouse to click, the soup boils, or the baby falls, or the teenager needs a ride to a friend's house- you get the idea! I'm sure it's not intentional, and you have many more awed readers than you think.
-Ella
Kristen,
First off---WOO-HOO!!! Congratulations....and YIPEE!!! on your new computer! Now you can do some serious blog surfing! I have found that visiting others blogs enhances visitors to your own.
I hope you do continue this series...at the pace that you feel comfortable. It is so valuable. I'll be praying that exactly the right people will visit.....and you will be encouraged.
As your mom said.....please continue...if only for you, for her, and for those of us who do comment! ACtually, as your adopted, blog-mom, I must not be remiss: do it for the glory of God!
And hears a shout out to God--send just the right people to Kristen's blog! May her words touch the very souls of those who need to hear her testimony; use it for your glory!!!
Diane
I second Morning Glory's comment. I usually top out at 5 or 6 comments reguarly. don't think that your comment quota equals people enjoying what you write. that's just wrong!
You keep writing girl!!!! Thisis important.
Sorry I haven't been by in awhile. I am so busy that my blog visiting is only just visiting people who comment on mine. I mean to get out to others I just don't have the time lately. But I do miss you and I am glad Diane wrote me to tell me about this important series you are writing.
I agree with Morning Glory too, some of my most heart felt blogs have had the least amount of comments but I write it because it is theraputic for me and it keeps a record of what I am feeling and then I trust that if the Lord wants to bless someone else by reading it then He will lead them to it. So keep writing, I too read you often but don't comment everytime too....but I am here!!
Oh, Kristen. I'm sorry, Honey. I don't think my "one" comment will mean that much but I've been so bogged down with my own life challenges this past week, I truly couldn't get over here before now.
My word, don't even worry how many people comment on this. If people read this and don't take time to comment, they're still reading it. Your message is going out there to people you don't even know who will be blessed and helped by it.
That happens a lot you know. My bloglines says I have 34 people subscribed to me. Those are "public" subscribers. I know for a fact over a hundred people really read what I write. Over two thirds of them never comment. I think some people are just nervous about commenting but I don't care. The numbers don't matter. At all.
So please don't be discouraged and do yourself a favor and don't even think about the numbers.
Writing this is good for you and it's good for all of us who read it. It's especially good for people who have such self-esteem issues that they're afraid to reveal themselves by commenting. I suspect you know all about self-esteem issues.
It's good for your Mom, too. I'm sure she's proud of you and glad to have a little better understanding of what you were going through during this challenging time in your life, what you were thinking. We Moms of grown daughters miss knowing what our girls are thinking.
I'm amazed at your courage. Your tranparency and your honesty just moves me more than I can tell you.
You keep going. You do this because it's truly a good thing. Don't worry about something like numbers.
What on earth do numbers really mean after what you've survived!
xoxoxo
Hi,
I've not visited before. I regularly read your mom's blog and she pointed me in this direction...and I'm glad she did. Please finish your story. You went through so much, and now have much to offer. Thank you for your courage to share it.
Kristen, just wanted to let you know I linked to this series tonight. So I sure hope you keep it going. :) {{{HUGS}}}
Here by way of your Mom, Kristen. :-)
I read your last two blogs on your anorexia, and I say keep on writing, telling your story. You may not realize it but obesity and anorexia have a lot in common. Seriously. Some of the same root triggers can go either way, to bingeing or anorexia, among other eating disorders.
I weigh 300 pounds. I have gained most of my weight in the last 5 years. I have severe arthritis that keeps me from walking or getting much exercise at all, but I shoot myself in the foot all the time, eating things and amounts that I know I shouldn't, all the while knowing I'm sabotaging myself. I know it takes a lifestyle change. I've lost quite a bit of weight at different times in the past. I just have to get serious about making the commitment to lose weight.
You may never know how many people you've touched with your story. Like my friend Barb, I know many more people are reading my blog than commenting, and I can almost guarantee it's the same for yours.
Keep writing, for yourself and your Mom if noone else, but I for one will be checking back for the rest of your story. :-)
i've just come back to read part 2 - i apologise for not commenting, i always forget to! i realise now, having a blog, that it's always nice to see someone's response. so i will definitely try harder from now on :)
Hi!
Your mom (btw,I think she's great) told me stop by your blog.
And what can I say? I like it! I like your writing. Please don't stop it.
I've added you to my blogroll so that I can stop by regulary.
I would be very happy if you stop by my blog on and off. I'm always in for finding new blogging-pals.
And by the way you could support me with my weight-loss by leaving comments!
Hugs,
Sonny
Please stop by Sweet like Kitty!
I will excercise for comments!!
You are blessing us Kristen! Keep going!
Diane
girlfriend! and I don't use that term with just anyone...you matter to ME and what you write/say matters to me!
I love that you 'put it all out there' and share from the heart...transparently as Christ called us to do. I sometimes struggle with authenticity on the blog-level...but with you I know it's there!
Don't be disheartened...just always write from your heart and we will come!
Thank you for sharing this meaningul part of your life.
I just discovered this. I have not read your story yet, but I definitely will. Thanks for sharing. You'll be amazed how many people will be touched by your story. wait and see...
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