A few minutes ago I read a post entitled “Disappearing Bloggers” written by my dear friend Randy, and I would like to reply –

“Common courtesy is required when someone leaves "the house"

I realize that I am one of the MIA Bloggers and while I do consider most of you my “Online Family” – sometimes life simply gets in the way. And sometimes life simply gets hard!

For me to sum up these last few months, only one word comes to mind – Exhausting!
From working 2 full time jobs, taking care of a large family, bills, cooking, cleaning, Christmas and a very sick son (MJ my 6 year old) finding time to write, let alone read became impossible.
By the 1st of January I had become emotionally as well as physically exhausted. There were many days I thought of how wonderful life would be if I weren’t in it anymore. Life had become too hard & I felt more alone than ever. Writing was usually my one outlet & I missed it greatly!

Dropping down to part time in one of my jobs literally saved my life. As well as coming to terms with the fact that ONE person simply can’t do it all alone.

I am learning to ask for help more now.
I am learning to sleep a little longer.
I am learning to take more bubble baths.
I am learning to take time for “me”
And lastly – I am learning that although I thought it was gone, it wasn’t – I have once again found
“Hope”

Gem~