When I read this the other day I thought it fit me perfectly. I’m sure many of you have been wondering what has happened to me, this blog, our conversations. What happened is life. So much has gone on in my life the last few years that many of you do not know about. I’m a pretty private person and some things I just had to keep close to me, I felt at the time that was the best way to heal. And then as time went on I figured we all have many different life experiences and sometimes it’s actually good to share. It can be healing, too. In the last few years I’ve gone through a divorce after being married 30+ years, my kids both moved away, I became self-employed and worked (and still do at times) too many hours that I care to count, had an unplanned emergency hospital stay, a car accident, a surgery and moved out of my home I have lived in for over 24 years. So many life changes! Something had to take a back seat in my life and it was this. Now can you see why this saying is so fitting? I think the last straw for me was the car accident and the residual effects that I deal with on a daily basis. It’s made me want to close the old chapters of the book, count my blessings, (and I have many) and move on. But in order to fully move on the way I need, I need to open my heart to new beginnings.
I thank you for your patience and understanding while I’ve been gone. You won’t see me here daily like in the old days and that’s OK, but you will see me back! I might just surprise you with some added things and I’d love to hear from you, too!
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You are well on your way to healing, that much I can read between the lines. Looking forward to new posts and updates. Your speed does not matter, forward is forward.
Well, bravo to you! You’re still here. You’re a survivor. Your tough. You made it. Can’t wait to read about your new chapter.
Welcome back!
Wow! That’s a lot going on in a short space of time.
Good luck on your new beginnings, and I look forward to your updates when you decide to post!
Thank you for sharing. Sometimes being vulnerable is the first step to healing. I went through something very similar years ago and it was life changing in many ways. I referred to all the eye opening moments and pain that came with them as “growing pains”, as personal growth was taking place. But growing pains hurt and it was not an easy process by any means. I give God all the glory as he held me close during a very trying time in my life. Give yourself permission to have good and bad days. And bless your heart for opening up. One day at a time!
Oh, Kari! And I thought that I had a lot going on. I wondered where you had gone. Thanks for the update and please continue to do whatever you need to in order to get healthy again.
Thank you, everyone! You’re kind words are so supportive.