A Final Farewell

I began blogging in 2008 as a way to connect with family and let them know what's going on in our lives.  Through blogging I've found an amazing network of women, mothers and friends.  More than posting myself, I enjoy reading your posts, what's happening in your life.  I find humor in your family circus, inspiration in your faith in God through hard times, endurance during trying times. 

Since the beginning I said when I'm done I'd create a book of my blog posts.  Now is the time to do that.  I've been moved to stop because a couple of much loved bloggers also stopped feeling guilty for this that and the other.  They are too busy to blog.  Other things in life are too important and deserve that time.  I never spend family time posting.  But I spend hubby time.  Study time.  Cleaning time.  Reading time.  Please-for-the-love-give-yourself-a-pedicure time.   I'm taking back that time (even though you can see I haven't spent much time or thought lately).  I'd like to create a catalogue of memories in photo books, not a public website.  Something tangible and tactile that we can enjoy as a family. 

For those family members that might feel like you'll lose touch, let's not.  Let's visit more, email, call, send snail mail, whatever it takes.  For my bloggy friends, thanks so much for coming back for so long.  I've really appreciated the sense of community you've provided me.  I'll continue reading blogs I enjoy. 

Thank you all so much for your support and encouragement to keep going.  It's been a real joy.  I'm very excited to spend this time doing things I may value as much.  And I'm a little flakey and indecisive, you know, I may come back.  For now...farewell.