Did you miss me?
Yes, it's been a few months. Our family suffered a major loss this past summer, when CT Dad's sister passed away after a very long illness. She was my age, and left two teenagers. Her death plus all the work stress that was going on at the time literally sucked the creative inspiration right out of me. I just didn't have it in me to blog any more. I stepped away from blogging, including keeping up with my favorite bloggers who also became my virtual friends over the last couple of years. I haven't looked at my reader in months.
I am grateful to those who kept in touch with me via email or in person. I needed time and they were supportive and understanding. I thought about coming back on September 1, then October 1. So why now?
A couple of weeks back, a good friend asked me when I would start writing again. I'd missed blogging on Princess' 13th birthday. When my friend asked me about the post, I mentioned again how I just didn't have the creative inspiration in me. She responded, "You know, one of the best things about your blog is that it chronicles your family's life. Your girls can look back and see those stories and relive those memories. It's important to them. It's the story of your lives."
She's right. I'm back. Happy to see you all again.
6 comments:
I'm so sorry for your loss, Diana, that must have been tough. Prayers and hugs to your husband Dad...and your nieces.
On the upside, I'm THRILLED you'll be back!!! :)!
I missed you!!!
Sharon
Sharon! I was hoping you hadn't given up on me - your email early in the summer was much appreciated.
I'll have to catch up on your reader - you'll be hearing from me soon.
Xoxoxo
So sorry about the loss of your SIL. I can't imagine, you all seem so close.
It's good to have you back on my reader. Been keeping up with your tweets but still. I miss my East Coast peeps!
Welcome back to the blogosphere.
Glad you're back. I'd have said it sooner, but, well, life as we know it stepped in...I am glad you're back around, though.
Welcome back. But where did you get the idea that blogs are only about sharing the good stuff? Blogs are for that, of course, but also for grieving, whining, and showing us that your life is every bit as boring, sad, wonderful and fulfilling as our own. l, for one, missed you.
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