Back when the blog tag thing was going around, some people participated, some people ignored it, and some protested vehemently. I learned a little about some friends and they learned a little about me. Some prefer this exchange in a more private location (say "in the pub or in the mountains"). No problem...I like to learn more about my Oracle colleagues.
Regardless of what you think about it all, it had a positive impact on one family's life...
A friend recently asked me about my VSD (item 4). Her newborn son has been diagnosed with the same condition and she wanted to know more about my health growing up. We were able to chat for a short time and it seemed to assuage some of her fears.
If not for the tagging post, it is likely that she would never have known about my condition. She might not have had someone with the condition to ask how it had affected their lives. She might not have been able to see that her son might someday ride in the mountains, hike in the Himalayas and travel the world.
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1 comments:
Thanks for sharing this story. I'm glad your list had a positive impact. It's good to know there's a human behind the keyboard. Look me up at Collaborate 08 if you're attending.
Jake
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