October 14, 2013 7:53 am
I struggled over whether I should write something or not, but this blog has been such a part of my life for so long, and all of you have been such a huge source of happiness for me, that I find it hard not to say at least something about what is going on and why my heart just isn’t in it at the moment.
Without going into detail, my life came crashing down around me last week and it’s left me feeling lost, confused and there’s no other word for it, sad. If I really focus, I know things will be okay but with all of the distractions around me, I find myself not wanting to think about the stuff I have to do. It would be easy to let everything go and just crawl back into bed, but the other half me thinks that will just make it worse.
I am not going anywhere. I thought about taking a blogging break but then at the same time, I feel as if I need to keep my friends around me and whether you know it or not, you are friends to me. I interact with so many of you daily that the thought of not hearing from you would make me even sadder. So, no…I won’t be taking a break but the posting may be erratic and I may not be able to interact as much as I normally do. I’ve never kept to a posting schedule before but a week could slip by without me posting one darn thing and then one day you might get three posts back to back. It could happen.
Lastly, if you are the praying type, my family could use some prayers right now. Good thoughts? I’ll take those too. In the mean time, I am going to keep reading and hope that in a few month’s time, we will be in a better place.
Posted by Ti
Categories: Life
Tags: © 2013 Book Chatter, Family Life
Mobile Site | Full Site
Get a free blog at WordPress.com Theme: WordPress Mobile Edition by Alex King.
Sending thoughts & prayers your way, Ti!
By Melissa's Bookshelf (@MelsBookshelf) on October 14, 2013 at 7:59 am
So sorry to hear this! I hope it won’t be even as long as a few months before things are better! I’ll be thinking of you and your family and sending good thoughts…
By Laurie C on October 14, 2013 at 8:01 am
I am the praying type and it will be a privilege to pray for you and your family. I so enjoy your blog however often it comes.
By Fran on October 14, 2013 at 8:06 am
I’m so sorry to hear this.your blog has always been a joy to read.your a real woman with a real life ups&downs &I enjoy that & of course your book suggestions.I will pray for you &your family & hope the sun will shine for you soon.Glad your not disappearing.
By rhonda on October 14, 2013 at 8:11 am
Oh Ti, I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through such a difficult time. I will pray and send good thoughts and hugs your way.
By BermudaOnion on October 14, 2013 at 8:20 am
Oh no, Ti! I’m sending good thoughts, prayers, and virtual hugs to you and your family…and know you’ll find the strength to make it through this difficult time.
By lakesidemusing on October 14, 2013 at 8:44 am
So sorry to hear this and hope things start looking up for you soon! ((HUGS))
By Anna (Diary of an Eccentric) on October 14, 2013 at 8:47 am
Oh, no! I’m so sorry to hear this, Ti. Even though we’ve never met, I’ve enjoyed getting to know you through your blog and as FB friends and I’ll be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Please keep us posted when you can…
By Nan on October 14, 2013 at 8:49 am
Ti – you’ve got it (good thoughts and such). Love having your bloggy friendship and seeing you pop up in the comments. Sending lots of love your way.
By jenn aka the picky girl on October 14, 2013 at 8:51 am
Ti, I’ll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Hope to see you back here soon. All the best–
By Too Fond on October 14, 2013 at 9:01 am
Hey Ti, thinking of you.
By Karla on October 14, 2013 at 9:04 am
Prayers and good thoughts sent your way. Take good care of yourself and I hope you find a lovely book or a funny movie or a great park bench that makes the whole thing a little easier.
By Elle on October 14, 2013 at 9:08 am
Ti, I am so sorry to hear you are going through a rough time – I can relate! And I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers that things get better for you. xo, Wendy
By Wendy on October 14, 2013 at 9:21 am
Ti, I’ll be sending prayers your way – I feel that through our blogs, I do know you…and am hoping that whatever struggles you and your family are going through are resolved quickly.
By Tina on October 14, 2013 at 9:39 am
Ti, I hope that all gets better soon. You know I’m here for you like all of us will be — positive vibes on the way!
By sagustocox on October 14, 2013 at 10:01 am
Ti, I’m so sorry for whatever it is you’re dealing with right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I noticed you weren’t posting as much as usual but I hoped it was the children’s busy schedule and life that was distracting you. I’m sorry to learn it’s not that. Boy did I breathe a sigh of relief when you said you weren’t taking a blogging break. It’s selfish of me but so many bloggers whose blogs I enjoy and whom I think of as friends have taken breaks from blogging and not yet returned. With Sandy leaving the blogging community in November I couldn’t cope with losing you. Take care of your family and yourself first, of course…but come here when you need your dose of happiness …it will be supplied :o)
Hang in there, Ti.
By Amy Meyer on October 14, 2013 at 10:14 am
Very sorry to hear this, Ti. I am sending healing thoughts your way.
By jeanryan1 on October 14, 2013 at 10:18 am
Definitely thinking of you, Ti. I’m so sorry to hear that things are not going well, at the moment, and hope they get better very, very soon.
By Wallace on October 14, 2013 at 10:22 am
So sorry to hear, Ti, I will definitely be thinking of you. I’m glad to hear you’ll still be around in some way – I think it’s nice to have a place to share your thoughts, no matter what form they might take or how regular they may be.
By Shannon @ River City Reading on October 14, 2013 at 11:12 am
I understand. I hope everything works out for you and your family. May God Bless.
By Karen Terry on October 14, 2013 at 12:25 pm
Oh, Ti…this makes my heart sad and I hurt for you…it doesn’t even matter what it is…you are so good and such a supportive person…prayers of course and I will be thinking of you…you are always there for me…I wish I could do more…take care…
By Patty on October 14, 2013 at 2:04 pm
Ti, I’m so sorry to hear this. I’m definitely adding you and your family to my prayers. And, I’m crossing my fingers and toes for you all as well. Take care and know that I’m sending positive vibes your way.
By Nadia on October 14, 2013 at 2:42 pm
I’m sorry to hear about that. I hope that things work out for the best and my thoughts go out to you. Hang in there!!
By Jenna Lutter Evans on October 14, 2013 at 4:10 pm
I will be thinking and praying for you!
By purplemoonmyst on October 14, 2013 at 4:44 pm
Ti, I am sad for you and your life struggles. I hope you find the strength to deal with your life challenge and that you are stronger because of it. Hugs
By Diane@BibliophilebytheSea on October 14, 2013 at 4:59 pm
I’m sorry to hear things are not going well. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way!
By Megan on October 14, 2013 at 5:38 pm
Sending thoughts and prayers your way. I hope your troubles go away soon. {{{{HUGS}}}}
By Athira on October 14, 2013 at 5:50 pm
Sending loving thoughts and hugs to you from New Zealand, love reading your posts, stand strong.xxxx
By Marion on October 14, 2013 at 9:17 pm
😦 So sorry to hear that you had bad news. I’ll be thinking of you.
By chrisbookarama on October 15, 2013 at 5:07 am
I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Take care!
By tiftalksbooks on October 15, 2013 at 5:38 am
You have all my prayers and good thoughts Ti. You’ll get through, I know it.
By Jennifer @ The Relentless Reader on October 15, 2013 at 6:03 am
Sending good thoughts your way, Ti. Please take care of yourself.
By Gavin on October 15, 2013 at 7:23 am
You also have my prayers and good thoughts. Unfortunately, the last few months, we’ve been dealing with a family situation ourselves so can relate…somewhat. Here’s hoping things turn out better for you and all involved soon.
By Bryan G. Robinson on October 15, 2013 at 8:05 am
Ti, so sorry to hear that things are not going well (perhaps a huge understatement), but I’m glad we’ll still be connected from time to time. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
By debbierodgers on October 15, 2013 at 8:56 am
Oh Ti, I am definitely sending good thoughts your way! I do hope it is something that can be resolved or taken care of in time.
By Helen Murdoch on October 15, 2013 at 9:51 am
Wishing you strength and sending positive thoughts for you and your family.
By Cindy Winetroub Rogers on October 15, 2013 at 2:39 pm
Oh sister, I am SO the praying type! Consider yourself drenched in prayer!!!! As women and as Mothers we are connected and when a fellow book loving mom/lady says she needs help Im there! 🙂 I love your blog and I love your words, I would be really bummed out if you stopped blogging, But I get it. Life is HUGE sometimes- Ill be here waiting, when you are ready to type more awesomeness 🙂 (Im the one that lost your blog when her husband”fixed her computer”and cleared off her favorites!)
By maria on October 15, 2013 at 10:03 pm
Ti,
Whatever you’re going through right now, just hang it there and press on. You’re much thought of and I hope your blogging activity can be a release and a source of support and friendship. All the best to you and yours. Take care!
By Arti on October 17, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Oh, no. Many good thoughts coming your way. Whatever you need to do, do it. I hope you get through whatever’s going on as quickly and painlessly as possible.
By Erin (Erin Reads) on October 18, 2013 at 5:24 pm
Keeping you in my thoughts and hoping your rough patch smooths out soon. Hang in there sweetie.
By Debbie Hellman on October 18, 2013 at 8:36 pm
Hi Ti, sorry to hear that you’re going through a bad time. Sending hugs and prayers.
By Ericka Nelson on October 19, 2013 at 5:02 pm
I’m so sorry to hear that you’re having such a tough time. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You’re so right that this blogging community of ours is a wonderful source of comfort; when my family has gone through tough times, I always knew I could turn to my friends on the internet for words of encouragement. Do what you need to do and know that we are here for you when you need us.
By litandlife on October 19, 2013 at 9:03 pm
Sending good thoughts your way and hopefully things will turn around soon. Be kind to yourself.
By pburt on October 20, 2013 at 9:16 pm
Oh Ti! I’m sorry I’m just now reading this, even though you’ve alluded to these feelings before. Sending hugs and prayers and thoughts and love your way. Take care of you and your family. xo
By Trish on October 21, 2013 at 5:58 am
So sorry to hear this Ti. I really enjoy your blog and opinions and thoughts. It’s awful to hear you’re going through a rough time. I send my thoughts your way … and wish things for you & your family will improve. Hang in there
By swright on October 24, 2013 at 8:32 pm
Oh Ti! I’m so so sorry to hear you’re going through such a difficult time.. my thoughts are with you and I’m keeping you close in my heart. I hope you find some comfort (or even a little distraction) in keeping up with your blogging and online friends a bit now and then. I know it has helped me in the past when life threw me a few curve balls. xo
By Christine on October 27, 2013 at 6:26 pm
I am so sorry to just be seeing this (so, so behind on blog reading!) I will keep y’all in my thoughts and hope things are already starting to look up. Xoxo!
By nomadreader on October 29, 2013 at 10:06 am
Love, prayers, and good thoughts to you, Ti. I hope things resolve quickly and if there is anything you need from me in this neck of the woods, please let me know. ❤
By Coffee & a BookChick (@CoffeeBookChick) on November 10, 2013 at 5:45 pm