Day of Thanks

by Bonacci

*** DISCLAIMER *** This blog is not funny. It may become funny, but the author denies any and all blame for this incidence, should it occur.

Not to take undue credit, but I believe I am the resident newbie here at the Nest. It’s not a label I like, but I think I’m the most recent one to take up residence and not just enjoy the lunacy silently. We all know where I came from. I was quite happy there for a time because of the acceptance and camaraderie there. Boy, I had no idea.

I tried to be polite and asked permission to come in. I was welcomed with open arms. I put my foot in my mouth several times and was either gently nudged or in Tina’s case, just told to shut up. Everyone seemed to know each other so well. It was as if you were all life-long friends who naturally gather to share your lives. I didn’t feel like an outsider for long, mostly because of the warm welcome and encouragement to jump in that everyone offered.
I could single people out. Each resident here at the Nest has a distinct and glorious personality well worth noting. I’m not going to do that because this blog is about the community itself, not each individual.

The Nest is not a blog. Well, technically it might be, but it’s more. It’s a family. I have so many sisters, a few brothers and more nuts than I’ll ever know what to do with. I come here eagerly each day to see how everyone’s doing. There’s always something happening.

What, in my life, did I do that merits the reward of the Nest? It is truly a wondrous place. Who are these people who allowed me into this amazing community, who made me feel so much a part? It defies belief that such a place exists. There are real friendships here. People actually care. We laugh, cry, scream and ponder.

I know better than to take the Nest for granted. It exists because well, Carol started it, but everyone keeps it going. Without each and every person here, it just wouldn’t be the same. It seems as if many of us are feeling the same way about our appreciation of this community. I’ve seen some comments that broach the subject. It’s a good subject and one well worth devoting an entire day to. I don’t have the words to describe what the Nest truly means to me, so I’ll just say, “Damn glad to be here.”

Maybe today we could have a special Thanksgiving just for the Nest? What here, are we thankful for? I know I said it wasn’t about individuals, but I’d like to start the Day of Thanks by saying Thank You to Carol and her small army who keep the Nest going. You’ve given so many of us a home.