Friday, March 1, 2013

Our One Year Blogiversary! March 1






One whole year, good golly, Miss Molly! It's amazing to still be here after a year. I never thought I had so much to say. And I sure never thought it was anything worth hearing. I am so grateful to this community and to all the wonderful friends that we have made here. I am thankful for all the kind words and support when Ward was deployed. And the prayers while we wait out this career planning process. I'm grateful for the fellowship when I have hit spots in my submissive life where I felt like I was struggling.

Blogging has been an invaluable tool. There is never anything that we have gone through that we have not worked out together first. What we share here is only part of our story. But sometimes, even after things have been resolved between us, we come to a greater understanding of each other, ourselves and our relationship when we puzzle it out here. It gives us more ways to grow together.

We appreciate that everyone in the community is so generous in sharing their thoughts, feelings and struggles. It gives us talking points, and maybe helps us identify sticking points - me in my own submission, and Ward in understanding me. (I don't  think he really has many sticking points as an HoH. He is wise, strong and confident.... but perhaps it helps him as well).

We have a blurb on top of the comment field, it says "Thank you for being part of our chosen family".
We mean that the most sincere manner. When I see my sisters struggling, or dealing with grief, I wish the physical world was as close as this virtual one, and that I could open the door and just sit with you. When I see one of my sisters saying things so uncharacteristic of her, I long to bake a coffee cake and trudge over with it and a pot of tea. When one of my sisters, and sometimes our big brothers, share their wisdom, or something important they gleaned from their own journey, I sit enthralled and honored at the generosity and the beauty of spirit in our family.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all, for opening your hearts and your hands, for giving Ward and I a place at the table, a family that understands our journey, and some of the very best friends I have ever been privileged to know.


HIS POV: 

It has been a true pleasure getting to know each and every one of you. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for your support, prayers advice and inspiration to June whilst I was deployed. Blogging has opened my eyes, given me insight, and given me the tools to be a better father, husband, a better man for my family, and for that I again say thank you.

The sense of community, the need for a male voice, and the desire to offer genuine help, valuable ideas, and a friendly ear to listen has been nothing short of invaluable in  my motivation to gain a deeper understanding of DD/TTWD, be a better husband, and in general share a voice with those that would have ears to listen. Thank you all for being who you are and for giving us wonderful friends and family in the truest sense.  Thank you all again and we look forward to the year to come and sharing more with you all!

39 comments:

  1. Happy blog-o-versary
    Happy blog-o-versary
    Happy blog-o-versary
    HAPPY blog-o-versary
    Happy, happy, happy, happy
    Happy, happy, happy, happy
    Happy, happy, happy, happy
    Ha ppy blog-o-ver-sary!!!!!

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    1. Thanks, fiona :D And thanks for your friendship!

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  2. Here's the thing you two (and one is pretty sure she has said this here before) we are the lucky ones. There are times when blogging has been a bit uncomfortable because yes we practice DD but we are also in a M/s relationship with s&m involved, that being the case there is often worries that bloggers only involved in DD don't understand even though DD & D/s is the biggest thing we live day to day. June always comments on my blog ans never makes one feel judged which is so nice. Your posts are always thoughtful and apply to any relationship vanilla or otherwise and its so nice. Thank you so much for all you do.

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    1. Thank you most kindly for your very kind words. We are humbled by your very sweet sentiment. That's something that I struggle with as well, I feel much the same. D/s is at the core of all flavors of TTWD, the expression can vary greatly. We also have DD at the the core of our philosophy. but we do play more often and harder than most DDers, and sometimes I'm afraid that we might alienate some people. I'm always grateful when my thoughts are accepted without judgement as well.

      (((hugs)))

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  3. Happy Blogiversary :) Thanks for sharing, hope you continue to share your journey with us.

    Callie

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    1. Thanks very much, Callie. We will for a bit yet, I believe :)

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  4. Awe June! You made me cry (which as you know isn't hard to do these days). You and Ward have become so special to us and I am so glad our paths crossed. Friends are the family we got to choose and I am delighted to have you as family (the evil twin of course, but family nonetheless...grins)

    Happy Blogiversary! Hopefully the hugs won't always be virtual!

    Hugs

    P

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    1. Awwww, P - no cryin'! Yes, as you know - for me aside from Ward and the boys, the family I hold dearest, who know the most about me, is this chosen family right here :) I hope not! Vacation coming soon!

      (((hugs)))

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  5. Happy bloggy anniversary, its a pleasure reading your posts x

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    1. Thanks, very much, tori! We enjoy your blog as well:)

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  6. Happy Blogaversary! You are bith such an asset, having two point of views is so valuable...Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
    hugs abby

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    1. Thanks very much, abby :) We're just us, we're glad that parts of our journey can help others feel not so alone.

      (((hugs)))

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  7. Happy Blog-A-versary :) Wishing you many more!!!

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    1. Thanks very much, Lucy :) Hugs to baby Grace for us :)

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  8. Wow an entire year! Congrats. But we are the ones who are fortunate here. Thanks for sharing and I hope you continue too.

    love~willie

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    1. Thanks, Willie :) Much happier at this point, this time last year when we started Daddy was getting ready to deploy, and in his wisdom assigned me to investigate a blog for us. He knew that this community would get me through, and I am so grateful for the love and support and sense of family. It is really invaluable to feel understood for all your 'oddness' lol.

      (((hugs)))

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  9. Happy 1 year. Congrats to both of you. We are all the lucky ones. Thank you for your wonderful blog and wonderful friendships. Hugs Annie

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    1. Awww, thanks, Annie :) We are grateful for the friendships we have made here.

      (((hugs)))

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  10. Congratulations on your 1 year blogiversary!!!

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    1. Thanks very much, elle :) (every time I smile at you I think - boy it looks like I'm using her blog name - but I really am smiling at you, lol:) )

      (((hugs)))

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    1. Thanks so much, sunnygirl! Thanks for reading:)

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  12. Happy Blogiversary Ward and June! Actually, I should be wishing all your followers a very Happy Blogiversary as it was a very happy day when you made the decision to share you wonderful love story and wisdom with all of us. Wishing you and us many more years!

    Hugs and Blessings,
    Cat

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    1. Aww thanks, Cat :) It's a very fine family we found for ourselves, and we're both so pleased and grateful. There is so much wisdom to be had, and honesty and strength and compassion here. I think we'll be here for a while :)

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  13. Happy Blogiversary Ward and June! As those above have said, we are indeed the lucky ones. I am so glad you decided to share your story with us. You have given me a lot. I have learnt a lot from reading here and your always inspire me in my own journey. It's also such a pleasure to witness your truly wonderful love story.

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your encouragement, support and wonderful advice.

    Hugs,
    Roz

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    1. Thank you so much, Roz. I am so humbled that you find something that speaks to you from my not always so neat musings. I learn much from yours as well and it has given Daddy and I many talking points. Your relationship with Rick is beautiful, and I find your heart to be inspiring and beautifully submissive. That's the great thing about this community, when we lose our strength and resolve and are feeling just a bit less than we should be, we can always borrow some from our sisters :)

      (((hugs)))

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  14. Happy blogiversary! Just love you two, so thankful for your friendship, and the wisdom, laughter and love that you share with all of us!

    Elisa Xo

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  15. IM not sure how I missed this the other day!! Happy blogiversary!! I am so so happy you started this blog, and are still around. I love love love this place, and both of you!!

    HLA xx

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    1. Aww, thanks, HLA :) Yup, still around and planning to be for a bit. I'm happy we did too, some of my very best friends have come from this community!

      (((hugs)))

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  16. Congratulations Ward and June!

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  17. Happy blogiverary, you two!! :)

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  18. Wow, has it really been a year! I know you get a lot out of being part of this community, but you two give a ton as well. Thank you for being here...sincerely!

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    1. I know, Susie, can you believe it's a whole year? We do get so very much. I'm just glad we can contribute something back from our humble journey. Thanks!

      (((hugs)))

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  19. I can't imagine blogland without you two! You bring beauty and light and love, and a clearer understanding to all of us. Your posts never fail to touch me in some very real way. THANK YOU for all that you share.

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    1. Www thanks for those very sweet words, Stormy. Yours was one of the first blogs I found here. Talking over those away times when Ward was deployed was such a help.

      (((hugs)))

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