I have lately been introduced to a use for blogs that I had not considered before. I have a friend who was involved in a serious accident recently. Her family and those who are very close to her have been keeping a blog about her progress, and updating it very regularly.
I am so glad they are doing this, and I can see its utility from more than one angle. From my point of view, I have been very concerned about my friend, and toward the beginning of the ordeal I felt like I was always asking people "what's happening now?" and "now?" and "any news in the last hour?" I was very concerned and really wanted a constant feed of information, but at the same time I felt guilty for asking because I don't want to make her family and friends dwell on it any more than they already are. Plus the answer to my questions has usually been "wait and see," and that can be hard. Now that I have access to the blog, I don't have to ask, I can just check the posts and keep up to date with recent developments.
I think this makes it easier on her family as well, because they don't have to keep answering the same tough questions over and over again, and they don't have to call everyone any time a bit of progress is made. And since we cannot currently send flowers, the opportunity to leave comments on the blog has provided concerned parties with a simple way to show their support for my friend and her family.
Also, the blog could serve as a record of sorts, if ever anyone would like to look back at this tough time and remember how it was overcome. Every day looks a little bit brighter.
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