And The Blog Goes On ...

As I said in this previous post, this blog was initially created for us to have a place where we can all express our support to the Johnson's family in this time of grief. This blog served as our communication point where we let you know the details of the Memorial Services for Joey as both in LA and Maui. This was also the place where we shared some of our memories of Joey.

My initial thought was that the last post of this blog would be the "Paddle Out" so there will be some kind of closure. Then Karen and Joe will move on to a new blog I created for them to record their journey of grief and healing. But as you all know, that didn't happen. I realized that "closure" is not what the Johnson family needs. What they need is "healing" and "comfort in times of grief" and this blog helps bring about comfort, and so we continue.

Because Joey's life is so rich, because Joey has so many family and friends who loves him, this blog can go on for years and I (we) still would have plenty to write on or blog about. In fact, I have several blog posts and photos in line to post (like the photos send by Aunt Jackie, the e-mail sent by Wendy, a post from Mackenzie, etc), I am just pacing it so we have at least a post a day. Eventually it may be a post a week but the blog will continue on. To God be the glory!

I also realize that as we talk about Joey's life, we learn so many things. This blog not only remembers Joey, not only comforts the Johnsons, but it also inspires and motivates us. For example, it reminds us of what is important in life, and how to live life to it's fullest. It motivates us parents to spend time with our kids. It inspires us to be a better person.

I have a lot of ideas and plans for the blog, but there's no rush in trying to do all that quickly. This blog is a work in progress. And I thank you ll for visiting regularly.

As we already know, many of you read the blog on a regular basis but don't leave a comment regularly. That is fine and understandable. My only request is that we make sure there is at least one comment per post, to represent the many who visits. The comments remind the Johnsons that they are not alone in this time of grief and that a lot of people are praying for them.

Karen, every now and then, sends me an e-mail to post to let us know how they are doing. This blog serves as our connection with them, as they go through this roller coaster ride with grief; as well as healing process. She also sometimes leave a comment on posts and those are precious ones, another glimpse of where they are at.

I am temporarily taking the slide show on the side bar down. Will put a better one later. In the meantime, more photos will appear on each post.

See you around...

Liza