Where my mind has been today...

My time online today has been consumed by a woman I have never met. Anissa Mayhew. A blogger. A 35 year old mother of 3 children (her youngest daughter just reached her 1 year anniversary of being cancer free!!!) A woman who's blog posts I just recently began reading. A woman who seems to be known by everyone I follow on Twitter... and 1/2 of the people I am friends with on Facebook. Every other blog I open up today has a post about her.

On Tuesday Anissa had a major stroke.  

She is 35. She has 3 young children and a husband. She had a stroke. She is in the ICU.

Those facts just don't want to connect for me.  I have to keep repeating them.  It' shocking and unbelievable.

Anissa is an awesome online presence. Bloggers all over the internet are writing posts of support. Sharing photos of times shared with Anissa. Telling stories that illustrate what a vibrant, strong, hysterically funny woman she is.  Her personality is larger than life.  It is clear that she is a true friend to many.  I don't know Anissa personally... but after today... after reading so many posts relaying stories and photos of her... I feel like I know her.  I know her... and I am waiting with the rest of the people who know her to hear that she is on her way to recovery.

So far the updates sound good.  She is fighting... and her friends are not surprised.  She is a strong woman. Prayers and positive vibes are being sent her way from all ends of the internet.

If you want to get updates you can check her family's page at Caring Bridge (you can even sign up to get e-mail notification of journal updates) or visit Aiming Low.  If you would like to help Anissa and her family in some way you can also visit Aiming Low to find out how.