Heart to Heart-
Bloggers on occasion find themselves asking” does anybody read what I share.” I ask myself that sometimes too. It’s only human to want to know that you are sharing something people want to read/learn/do. I put my heart into everything I share at Katherines Corner so it only seems logical that I share a true heart to heart story with you today.
I received an email last month that I have been keeping close to my heart. Not sure if I would, or even if I should, share it with you. Every time I think of it, when I shared with my hubby, and even now when I write this post, tears leave a trail down my cheeks. But, an email I received yesterday asking me, “ does anybody read my blog?” prompted me to share with you.
Sweet bloggy friends, I almost didn’t open the email. I didn’t recognize the name or the email address. But, my heart knew I should read it. I know that may sound silly to some of you, how does your heart know? It just knew. As I began reading, “ Dear Katherine you don’t know me but, I am _____’s Mother. I am getting her affairs in order and I wanted you to know that she had passed on. She continued on by telling me that Katherines Corner was part of her daughters every day routine and although she never left a public comment she enjoyed her visits to Katherines Corner.
These are my own words summarizing the email I received.
Her bed was moved closer to the window. The warmth of the sunshine chilled her aches and pains. Sounds of wildlife outside her wooded yard drew up the corners of her mouth to form a smile. Trapped by her broken body, she found comfort in emails to friends, social network visits and time spent at Katherines Corner.
I didn’t even know her name until I received the email from her Mother. Unknowingly I was a part of her daily life and I was overwhelmed by emotions as I read each word. This sweet soul, no longer bound by a body that betrayed her, started every day with time spent at Katherines Corner. I was truly, deeply saddened by her loss and I felt grateful and blessed to know that she was a reader.
If you ever find yourself asking, “does anyone read my blog?” Know from one heart to heart experience that they do. Have a beautiful weekend and from my heart to yours, thank you for visiting and for your bloggy friendship.♥
thank you hugs coming your way
Katherine ~
What a beautiful tribute. And how lucky this girl was to have you as inspiration each day. You are truly a wonderful person and have lifted me with your sweet messages often. We never know whose lives we might be touching as we go through our day to day activities and your sweet story was a wonderful reminder of that. I wish you a blessed weekend. {{{{Hugs}}}}
Thank you sweet Debi your words wrap me like a sincere hug. xo
That was truly beautiful, Katherine. Your lovely blog does bring joy to anyone who reads it.
Veronica, thank you for your kind words and bloggy friendship xo
Oh Katherine this is an amazing story and you affected this girl. I love your blog and enjoy visiting when I have time. Take care and have a lovely weekend.
Julie xo
Julie, I am grateful for your bloggy friendship and kind words Thank you so much xo.
What a gift her mother gave you Katherine! We all make a difference in someone’s life! Thanks for the reminder! laura
My pleasure, we all matter and it is such a joy to share the reminder.xo
Hello Katherine,
This is an amazing story and beautiful the way you touched this girls life. I love visiting your blog when I can. Have a wonderful weekend.
Julie xo
Thank you again my friend xoxoxo
What a beautiful story and I can tell you, Katherine that you and your blog are a real treasure. Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend, too my sweet friend now xoxo 🙂
Janine, you are such a doll I cherish our friendship. Thank you xoxo
Ahhh…that was beautiful. I often wonder the same…I’m happy you bright sunshine into someone’s life for the time they read your blog. We really don’t know the impact we have, but should make sure to share sunshine as much as we can, we never know who needs it most. I appreciate your sunshine :)) Have a wonderful weekend doll xx
You are a bright light in blog land my sweet friend. Thank you for your friendship xo
Not sure why, but I commented and not seeing it. But you are a real treasure, Katherine and this story doesn’t surprise me. Have a great weekend and hugs my sweet friend xoxo 😉
Thank you again my friend, it is a blessing to call you friend. xo
What a touching story! I am so blessed by your blog as well. As a fellow blogger I often wonder the same thing! I love what I am doing but you do wonder who is reading what you write! Have a wonderful weekend and keep on blessing others in your blog!!
Nancy thank you, it is a pleasure to call you friend and please know that if you love what you are doing then you are doing it for the right reason xoxo
Good Morning Katherine, What a beautiful tribute to and about someone you never knew visiting your blog and being blessed by your posts. It is very touching. Thank you for sharing.
Hugs for a nice weekend.
CM
Thank you I was truly humbling. Hugs!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story! You are an inspiration to many and it was so kind of that mother to let you know how much you touched her daughter’s life! You have an amazing gift for brightening the lives of others through your blog.
{Hugs}
Dorene thank you for your sweet blog friendship and your kind comment. Big hugs!!
Hi Katherine, looks like my comment did not go through either. Anyway I was saying how special this post and the beautiful story of a life touched by your blog posts each day. We never know who we are reaching and your beautiful blog did that for someone in her lasts days. So touching.
Thank you for sharing.
Hugs for a great weekend, CM
Thank you again my friend for your kind comment and wonderful bloggy friendship xo
Beautiful tribute. I too love your blog. I don’t always leave comments,but I read it daily.
Thank you Wanda, it is a pleasure to have you as a reader and bloggy friend. xo
What a special tribute to someone you didn’t know. I am sure she is reading it and smiling from above in peace. God bless your soul, my friend!
Thank you, it is comforting to know she is free from pain and watching from above. God bless you my friend xo
Wow, thanks for sharing this. ~Cynthia
my pleasure Cynthia. Big Hugs!
Katherine,
What a lovely post and tribute, you are so kind…and this is so very touching.
thank you my friend. xo
Oh, this was just beautiful! We just don’t know who’s reading our posts and how special that her daughter let you know you made an impact on her mother’s life. Bless you, sweet lady.
Shelia 😉
As someone who lives with chronic illness, the internet has literally become a lifeline of hope on days that aren’t so good. How beautiful that this mother, who must be deep in grief, chose to let you know how much you touched her daughter’s life. A reminder also that our words really do impact people, even if we are unaware of the individuals. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. Sammie
Oh my goodness. Aren’t you glad this sweet lady took the time to write and let you know. You make a difference, Katherine….in so many lives. God bless you my friend. Sweet hugs, Diane
My mother always said that you never how how you might touch the lives of some people. I love this story and it is a wonderful tribute to you and that your blogging work matters. Happy Friday!
Hi Katherine, your blog is so joyful! That is a lovely tribute! Thank you for sharing and enjoy a wonderful weekend.
Oh, for Pete’s sake! I’m sitting at the tire store waiting to have a flat fixed and on a whim thought I’d catch up on some blog reading. Now I have tears streaming down my face in a packed waiting room. What a beautiful story, thanks for sharing with your readers and other bloggers who might be wondering the same thing!
xoxoxo And now, my dear friend, you might want to read what I wrote about YOU on my blog this week! You are a treasured friend and I am so grateful that God brought you into my life. I am not the least bit surprised that you received that sweet email . . . you are a light shining through the cloudiest of days. I love you!
How lovely. My eyes welled up a bit reading this. So kind of you to share, too – a wonderful, heartwarming post.
This is so beautiful and encouraging! Thank you for sharing. It’s an encouragement to know that we have “behind the scenes” readers who truly would miss us if we stopped writing.
Ok, now I’m crying! We never know who, or how, we are touching anyone. So we need to make it a caress. This letter shows that you’ve got it right. Blessings on you, my friend.
My heart is full.♥
Beautiful post Katherine! You must feel humbled and pleased you made a difference to someone life
What a beautiful and touching post, Katherine! I know exactly how that woman felt. You are such a kind, sweet and thoughtful lady-and your blog is always filled with inspiration!! Thank you so much for sharing! Blessings to you, and please give Izzy a BIG hug!
I am so happy you shared this story with us 🙂 very kind of this lovely lady to share with you as well
Thank you for sharing this, Katherine.
I have often wondered the same thing. This is a wonderful tribute to lady you did not know , but you meant something to her. Too, not many children this day and time would have both to let you know about her. It is nice to know you are a blessing to others.
Thank you so much for sharing. How wonderful that your follower’s mother took the time to share with you. Blessings all around.
What a nice blessing your blog was to her…
How wonderful and touching. I know that a lot of people read your blog, it is wonderful, and I enjoy reading it every chance I get. I still have doubts that much of anyone reads my blog, but I keep on plugging away. I have been pretty down about it lately, the numbers just never seem to increase. I hope someone enjoys my blog even a tiny bit as much as yours was to this dear woman.
I pray that the comfort of the Lord is with your dear reader’s mom. You have created a warm and caring place here at Katherine’s corner and we all feel welcome. Have a peaceful weekend.
Thank you for sharing! I often think the same thing, does anyone really read or care! Only eternity will reveal how God may have used a blog post to offer hope and encouragement to someone who needed it! Blessings, Pam (everydayliving.me)
What a wonderful woman to send you this. Very touching, thanks for sharing.
Beautiful flowers! I love the light and color, pure delicacy!
What a beautiful, bittersweet email to receive. Take comfort in knowing you made a beautiful soul’s time on this earth more joyous. T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com
Oh my gosh Katherine, what a beautiful gift your reader’s mother gave to you! That is an email worth putting in a pretty frame and hanging on the wall of your blogging space. Just beautiful!
What an amazing read this post was. I am so sorry to hear about this mother’s loss. It’s amazing how a blog can make such a difference in a person’s life. It’s almost like day by day, post after post, you learn more and more about that blogger and you start thinking of her/him as a friend.
Thank you for sharing such an inspiring article.
Erika
Wow! Such an amazing reminder that we can touch people without even realizing it. Thank you so much for sharing at Waiting on…Wednesday!
Holly
http://www.iwillservewhileiwait.blogspot.com
How beautiful and touching! I love how encouragement can come from the most random of places. You really do not know who you are impacting with your words- it makes blogging so special when you think of it! So glad I stopped by your lovely space today!