My laptop suddenly, and quite unexpectedly, died after being hit with a jar of tile sealant that came crashing down from an over-head shelf. The jar broke. The sealant quickly spread and that, my friends, was the end of that. Our budget won’t allow for a replacement, not even remotely (we’ll still be paying for the broken one for a while yet).
I will try to check my email from another place once or twice a week, but I make no promises. For friends and family, the telephone is now the best way to reach me. Or you could always send me a letter. I do love getting mail! Obviously, and most regrettably, I will be unable to continue maintaining this space.
I want to thank all of the people who have commented here or have emailed or spoken with me privately. Your feedback and appreciation has meant a good deal to me.
I have greatly enjoyed having the pleasure and honor of tending this space for the last year. I do hope to return to it again someday.
For now, I am taking this a sign that I need to be focusing my energy more on “real life”. There are aspects of my relationship to the computer that feel almost addictive to me. I find that unsettling. It is also important to me to be a worthy example for my children. I see this as a time in my life where nurturing and maintaining face to face relationships is coming strongly into focus. My whole goal in starting this blog was to create a place for sharing the good in life, the blessings that I am most thankful for. Perhaps the ending of my time here will bring it’s own blessings as well.
I’m feeling pretty sentimental right now, thinking of all of the wonderful mothers I’ve connected with through here who have been such an inspiration to me. I could probably go on and on about this, but there is snow falling softly outside again, the children are full of carols to share and I’ve promised to devote the afternoon to baking cookies… In short, my life is calling me. So, let me just say that I’ve loved my time here.
There is so much that I would still like to share. I wonder how long I will continue writing blog posts in my head? I may try to at least come and post some holiday pictures if I’m able.
I wish you all beauty, joy and magic this holiday season and always.
Love,
Melody
Oh no! I will miss reading and drawing inspiration from your blog. I hope that the break is good for you and your family though. Enjoy this season and I hope you do come back someday in the future and blog again
I’ll miss your posts. I have been mostly (completely??) a lurker, but have enjoyed following your journey. It has been lovely watching you turn a horrible situation into something beautiful for your family.
I’ll be missing you too!
I too will miss you. I’ve found your weblog and the beauty you have managed to create in your life very inspiring. It has really touched my heart. Many blessings to you for the winter season. I would love to see you blogging again in the future – even if just to show us how the house turns out! – but I understand too about focussing on family. I hope you find the life you wish for.
Oh dear, I am sorry about your laptop and I will miss reading your blog. I hear you on the internet addiction though and I hope this can be a blessing disguise for you and your family. And if you ever get a chance to post a quick update, that would be cool too! I’ll send you some warm thoughts for your home and your family too. Be well!
Oh…sniff…I will miss you, too! Be well – all of you – and find your way back to us if you can.
I took a year myself and it was fantastic!
Blessings to you on your journey.
I will so, so miss reading your blog, but I completely understand. You’re not blogging anymore will help me with my OWN addiction to the computer.
(A reason I stopped blogging myself). So, in a way, thanks. But, please post if only every once in a while!! Merry Christmas! (Heather-MDC mama)
Oh no! I’ll so miss reading and seeing all your adventures!! Keep us updated as you can…
xoxo
I will miss your wonderful and inspirational writings and pictures.