I know what you're thinking.
"Wait. I thought you lost all your writing? Your entire blog? You said it was put up for auction!"
To that I say, all true. Well, true-ish. I'll write up an explanation at the bottom but for now there's something WAY more important.
Today is Gavin's fourteenth birthday. Seems impossible but true. We spent the day as a family trying to do things Gavin would have loved. Our original plan was to be in Ocean City, NJ but thanks to a nail in my tire and a flare of my Rheumatoid Arthritis that had me in bed for two days, we created a Plan B! As it turns out, Plan B was pretty awesome.
The most important part of our birthday celebration came next. Today Hope's 2nd grade was celebrating "Random Act of Kindness Day" at school! And Brian is involved in a "Service Project" event in his grade. And I hoped for us as a family to do something meaningful to honor Gavin's special day. So we decided to have a Winter Pajama Drive for foster children in our area! Hope's bestie from pre-school has incredible parents who have fostered - and also fostered to adopt. Adrienne and her business partner run an organization called Fostering Hope in Limerick, PA. Please check out their website if you have ever thought about fostering. They would be happy to talk to you about their experiences!
Fostering Hope has a "Foster Share Closet" where they house donations of clothes and diapers and equipment and bottles - things that people might need if they get a last minute call to foster. No family should feel unprepared or unsupported as they take in a child. Their closet is currently in desperate need of new WINTER pajamas - from newborn to teen. So Ed and Brian and Hope and I went shopping and filled our arms with piles of pj's in honor of our own snugglebug, Gavin. We'd love it if you could join the pajama party!
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Now - here is what happened to my blog!
Is it possible for me to make this a short explanation? Doubtful, but I am going to try. I'll make it in bullet points to help me try to be brief!!
- 2020 (Although I could stop here, I will offer up a more detailed explanation.)
- Wasn't writing.
- Don't check Gmail so didn't realize my blog bill went unpaid because our credit card changed and I forgot to change it online.
- They put my blog up for auction because I was a deadbeat.
- BUT - it was just my blog ADDRESS that I lost! All my content was still on "Blogger" and I just needed to purchase a new domain. So bookmark or write down the new address. www.kateleong.net instead of .com
BUT I'M BACK!!!!!!! And we have a LOT to catch up on. Stay tuned. And thank you, as always, for loving my family like you do!!
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ReplyDeleteHappy to see you posting again! Let's clear that list
ReplyDeleteI’m SO glad you are back, Kate!!! God Bless you! Nancy
ReplyDeleteYay! So happy you and your writings are back!
ReplyDeleteKate, Beautiful Kate...I too searched long & hard to recover "Chasing Rainbows" as Gavin has always been such a big part of my life. As is Brian, as is Hope! So happy for you, so happy for all of us who love The Leong Family! Nana to TheFabFive
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I am so so happy for you. What an absolute relief you must be feeling. Can’t wait to see what else you will be writing.
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely delighted you are back!!. I often think of you all and your courage and strength. Can't believe how big Brian and Hope are. I am truly happy to see you also found all of your content from the blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you didn't lose all of your blog posts! Happy Birthday Gavin! My daughter Erin turns 14 on next Tuesday, and you two have a lot in common. I sent some pj's your way, God bless! -Dawn
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're back!! And love the PJ idea - ordered!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you got your blog back from cyberspace and look forward to catching up with you!
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