Good Morning my lovely friends....
My post today is all about shifting gears. I've always said that blogging feels like sitting down with a cup of something warm and comforting and catching up with friends around a cozy table. Over the years, it's become a sweet rhythm in my life.....a space where I share my stories, my moments and many pieces of my heart.
But sometimes life brings a new season that asks us to shift gears, to hold space for what matters most. And....right now, that season is here for me.
As you all know, Sam's health journey has taken center stage. With his ongoing liver issues, we are now in the process of pursuing a liver transplant. This means more appointments, more doctor visits (two today) and more trips to Dallas as we walk through the steps required for evaluation and preparation. Each visit is important, and I want to be fully present for all of it.
I have found myself stretched thin lately, trying to juggle appointments, travel, daily tasks, and still showing up here every day with intention and joy. When I read each of your post, I want to give my full attention to what is important to you. I don't want to hop on and just make a comment to say I commented....I want to comment with my full heart. So, after much thought and prayer, I've decided to gently scale back on how often I write a post each week.
Going forward, I'll be posting 2-3 times per week, plus one weekend post. I may not show up daily, but I'll still be here....sharing snippets of life, joy, struggle and grace that carries us through. Blogging isn't just writing to me.....it's community. And, I treasure each of you who take the time to stop by, comment, and share your own journey. Thank you for understanding. Once again, I'm not stepping away, just making room to breathe and to take care of the one who means the world to me.
I'm sending love to each of you and looking forward to continuing my blogging journey with the best friends ever.
Shug...💜
I understand completely, Shug. I've had to step back from my blog, too, when other demands required me to do so. Sam should take front and center stage right now. No apologies necessary! Know I pray for the both of you every day. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteDear friend, your dear husband is your priority and should be, I totally understand! At my old blog, Linda's Peaceful Place years ago, I posted daily. At my new blog now, which I started at the end of March this year, I began posting just once a week, and now twice a week. Twice a week suits me well.
ReplyDeletePlease know that you and your husband are in my prayers and that I am thinking of you. Sending you much love and warm hugs. Blessings to you both.
Oh Shug, I understand completely. I often wondered how you could get a blog post out every day! When I first started blogging, I did a post about three times a week, and it got to be too much, so now it's only weekly, but I try to cram everything in there haha. Sam definitely needs lots of attention with his health issues right now, and you are always there giving him that attention and giving your family attention, and US! I love when you talked about commenting and that you like to comment with your full heart. I love that about you. Your comments are so genuine, and I can feel that when I read them. It's like we are having a conversation. So, I will be here when you post, and I hope you the July days are happy ones for you, Shug. You are a gem, and a beloved blog friend.
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No explanation is needed. You are a human dynamo but even you have to take some down town now and then to recharge your batteries. That sounds like a good plan. I now blog when I want to, sometimes skipping a couple of days. It works for me.
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers for everything you both are going through. Wow on the liver transplant. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hello Dear, your posts are dear to me, and you write when you can. I try to blog two times a week, but I cannot always do it. And I also like to be intentional in reading the blogs that I love and all the bloggers who have become dear friends.
ReplyDeleteI am praying... Godspeed for Sam.
Love, Carla
I totally understand! Post when you can and we'll be praying for both of you!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, my friend. How kind of you to even feel the need to explain. Prayers and love to you and know we will be here whenever you are!
ReplyDeleteprayers for both of you and we will be here when you pop up no matter when it is. I completely stopped my for more than 3 weeks and I needed to, no visits no posts, but I feel like you do and have managed to get back on my blog. hugs see you soon
ReplyDeleteBig hugs and prayers for all this stage of life has been bringing your way. Know you are treasured here and whenever you get a chance to visit is perfect time. Blessings always lovely Lady. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWe will be here whenever you can post! Praying for you both.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand. I've had to step back with my blog, too. I used to write every day, and it was hard to live in the present. Sam should take front and center stage right now. You do not have to apologize. I pray for the both of you every day.
ReplyDeleteI understand completely. Your #1 priority is your Sam. Praying that the appointments will have good answers and things can proceed and things will be resolved.
ReplyDeleteWe're here for you and will check in to see how Sam is doing. Pace yourself my dear Friend. You and Sam are right in the arms of Jesus.
Sue
Shug, I was so afraid that you were going to say you were stopping your blog! So this news is better than I thought. Of course, you must make Sam your very first priority!! Do you know how long the waiting period will be for a liver? I just prayed for him again last night. I appreciate your sidebar updates!
ReplyDeleteOh good grief! The last comment was me, Ginny. Where I said I appreciate your sidebar updates. I wish Google would stop making me anonymous every so often!!
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