Dear Friends,
It has been my pleasure to connect with you through blogging. Each one of you who regularly visit and comment have enriched my life, expanded my world and given so much. I appreciate you more than words can say!
But the time has come for me to use the first hour of my day for another purpose. Instead of coming here to share a bit of myself, I need to focus on structuring lessons for Elliot's education. My heart has been conflicted for months about whether or not to keep blogging. I would like to be able to do both; to teach my son the things he needs to learn, while also visiting with my online friends. But the truth is that I end up going through the motions with Elliot's school in order to share here, and that is troublesome. I know you'll understand.
I will miss being here and reading your stories.
I will miss your comments and the friendships that have blossomed.
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful, encouraging words you sent my way. Thank you for reading the thoughts I've shared.
Your Friend,
Jenny
Ohhhhhhhh,,,,,...... I have no words for how sad I am, although I certainly understand you wanting to devote your best to Elliot. I started waking up an hour earlier to kind of give me the time I need to do it, but that's not always doable for everyone.
ReplyDeleteIf you reconsider, or find time somewhere else, even if you can only post once or twice a month, we'd love to read your fine work. You are such a quality writer and always give me inspiration.
At least I still have you on Facebook and email!
Shelly, please don't be sad, you'll break my heart! I want to continue to be friends. Thank you so very much for every wise, kind and supportive thing you've shared with me. I'm not deleting the blog and plan to visit you at yours when I have time. My decision to stop posting is due to my discovery of a common core curriculum for second grade language arts that is so in depth, with so much content and resources that I have to dive into it. I need you as a friend and as my teacher mentor...so don't count me out entirely.
DeleteNot counting you out at all! WHen you have time later, I'd love to hear about the common core curriculum you are using. I'm so glad you aren't deleting your blog- your writing is too good not to be appearing somewhere!
DeleteHave a terrific day, and we will email soon~
Dear Jenny,
ReplyDeleteWhile it makes me very sad to know that you will not be a regular part of our special circle of friends anymore I completely understand and agree with your decision. It is a noble sacrifice and one that needs to be made. You have your priorities in order. Bless you, dear friend. Take care of yourself and your family and come out and play with us whenever you are able.
Thank you Shady! I do feel as though I had found a circle of friends.
DeleteOh Jenny...say it isn't so! Can you come back for 'guest spots' or weekend and summer breaks? I will miss you so terribly much and all you bring to the world of blogging and my little corner of it. Please keep in touch some way some how! Hugs and loves~
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Dear Sush,
DeleteI will try! And I would love to stay in touch with you as well. You are close to my heart. Loving kind friends like you are a rare gift.
I understand completely. I spend hours reading blogs and commenting, but I am retired and don't have much to do so it is perfect for me. However, even I think I maybe spend too much time at it.
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Thank you Belle! I feel a little sad knowing that our friendship was just getting off the ground and now I'm taking an extended leave. Thank you for reaching out to me and for being my friend!
DeleteI've enjoyed coming here Jenny. All the best with your life and specifically Elliot's education!
ReplyDeleteThank you Duncan! I enjoyed it too, and visiting you and Fedelia and your beautiful little family. I hope to visit again when we are taking a break from school.
DeleteI understand completely, but I'll miss you! Family first, though. I hope to see you on summer breaks or other random times when you aren't so busy. It's been a pleasure reading your blog and becoming your friend.
ReplyDeleteKaren the pleasure was mine! I love to visit your blog as well. Your writing inspires me and reminds me about what real friendship and family is all about.
DeleteHi Jenny. Although part of me was really sad to read your announcement today, I completely and fully understand my dear friend. I spend hours at blogging, but I am retired. There is no way that I could have done this when I had a young family . It's not right to feel pulled in different directions, and I know that blogging can do that to you sometimes, as we are so anxious to keep up with our friends. You are concentrating on the important thing at the moment, and I wish you good luck. You are not closing your Blog, so I know that we will still see you here from time to time. Please know that I will remember you in my prayers and that I want only good things for you. Blessings and hugs from Diane x
ReplyDeleteDear Diane,
DeleteYour comment touches my heart and fills my eyes with tears. You are truly a gift and a blessing to me and I will miss you. Thank goodness there will be more times to connect in the future. I won't grieve too hard because this is not really a permanent situation. Thank you for encouraging me and sharing your friendship. It is something I value more than you know.
And at least we are still in touch on facebook my friend! I have mentioned you in my post today. Take care and know that you really are doing the right thing for you at this point in time x
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny, I understand your dilemma and also your decision to concentrate on Elliot's education. I too find it hard sometimes to catch up with everybody, as I only have time when I get home from work. But, I don't have much else that needs my attention when I get home, so I usually spend some time catching up, even though I don't write any posts myself every day. We all need some time every now and then to concentrate on important things in our lives. We will still be here and I have you on FB as well. Take care my friend and big hugs x Eva
ReplyDeleteDear Eva, Thank you! I appreciate the support and your kindness. I look forward to seeing more of your art on fb. It's really wonderful! I'm so happy to have met you and to have your friendship.
DeleteAlthough my visits to your blog have been infrequent of late, I have always enjoyed reading your posts and giving some thought to the topics you were writing about. I hope two things for you: one, that your heart is no longer conflicted now that you have made your decision to focus your time in a different way and two, that you continue to write, not for your readers but for yourself. But mostly the first one!
ReplyDeleteDear Elle, Thank you so much for being my friend! I always enjoy your comments and appreciate the encouragement to keep on writing. I've learned so much during my time here and hope that this will extend to other types of writing.
DeleteBlogging is a very difficult world to keep on top of especially if you want to enjoy the real world which of course we all do. Sorry to see you go, but maybe we can keep in touch other ways? Take Care and all the best with the home schooling.
ReplyDeleteI know, some times we have to set our priorities right, and in your case Elliot's education is priority number one.
ReplyDeleteBut at times you can just peep in for a change (so that priority number 2 is also given its due credit) :-)
i'm so sorry to see you leave because i come here for inspiration and for encouagement. i do understand, though, how you need to be there for Eliot and for his lessons. i've found myself behind in blogging (reading, commenting, and writing) because life is just so busy so i do understand. with my new job, getting things around the house taken care of, my thirty-one business - i'm really burning the candle at both ends and two or three places in the middle! i know you're not gone and i'll see you on facebook. so, take care my new wonderful friend! pop in when you can to share eliot's accomplishments and your words of wisdom.
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