Hello everyone. I am going to warn you in advance: this is not going to be a very happy post. In fact, I don’t think ever since I started blogging that I have had to write a more difficult post than this one. Last week I announced that my blogging hiatus would end this week and I would finally return again to provide you with new posts and my usual comments on your own posts. I am now very sad to inform you of the fact that this will not be the case. And it gets worse….I will not be returning to blogging until at least the end of April. In this post I want to explain to you why I had to make this honestly very hard decision to (at least for a while) stop doing something that I love with every fiber of my being.
Currently things are very busy at my work. When I arrive back at home, I am pretty much exhausted and I simply lack the energy to go write posts, answer comments or provide comments of my own on posts of your blogs. But this is not the main reason for me to make this decision, as not every day is like that. I am an only child, and have a very small family. It’s just me, my mother and my father. No other family whatsoever. As such my parents are at times very dependant on me, especially when there are moments when things are a bit tougher than usual. This is one of those moments. My father might have to undergo a surgery for his back in April. It is nothing lifethreatening, but two years ago my father also had a surgery for something else, and he came out of it in a very bad way. He had a very low, and quite honestly very worrisome blood pressure. In the end it luckily stabilized, and he made it, but it’s something that put the scare in both me and my mother.
Now, on the 10th of April we are going to know for sure if his surgery has to go through. So it’s now the long wait, and if he has to undergo his operation, it will be a very anxious time for both me and my parents. This, combined with the work situation just doesn’t put me in the right mind to work on blogging. I want to be there as much as I can for my folks, as well as find some time to relax too when I get home. And that’s why I decided to put a stop to my blogging activities, at least for the moment that is. I really want to apologise to you as well. If there is one thing that I have grown to love, it’s all the interaction with each and every one of you. You have all given me enormous support and have really made me feel welcome, and in a way it just feels I am letting you all down now. So, that’s why I just wanted to write this post, and let you all know what’s going on, but also apologise.
A request for help….
There is one other question that I have. And that is a request. In April I was supposed to be the host for the next month of Jon Spencer’s Creator Showcase. I won’t be able to make this happen now, and that’s why I am asking for help. Is there anyone who is going to host in future months that wants to trade places with me? As this is not the end of my blog and I ofcourse totally plan on coming back, I still want to be the host for an upcoming month. As Jon’s project is very dear to me, as you can see here I really don’t want to give this up, but I just can’t do it in April. I feel really guilty in asking this, but I unfortunately have no other choice. If anyone wants to trade his spot with me, it would really be a very big help. Please let me know in the comments section below.
The future….
Now I want to really make it clear to you that this is not a farewell post. Even though I find it very hard to write this (I am not kidding here, this entire post fills me with sadness), I take comfort in the fact that I will return. I have seen a lot of new followers make an appearance and that’s why I also feel a bit guilty about the fact that one of the first new posts you read from me is me announcing the fact that I am going to be putting a stop to my writing for a while. I hope you will still be here when I return. I really appreciate the follow and am looking forward to getting to know you better when I come back. To all of the people that I have know for longer I want to say a very heartfelt thank you. This entire community is one that is such a warm and welcoming place, that it really feels as if I am leaving a very big part of myself behind. And in a way I suppose that I am. Your friendship, love, laughter, and everything else has continued to put a smile on my face. Rest assured I will return, that I promise. I will try to stay in touch as best I can, and ofcourse if anyone wants to reach me you can find me on twitter at @online_raistlin, or by sending an email to me at mvanderweide28@gmail.com. Thank you for reading, and for now…this is goodbye. Take care everyone.
Sending positive vibes and good wishes. I look forward to your return.
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Thank you very much, I appreciate your kindness. I hope to return as soon and as fast as I can. But thank you very much.
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Take your time, we will still be here when you are ready. There are more Important issues in life. It’s called happiness and that comes first 🙂
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oh noes! I’m sorry to hear that. I’m in the same boat tho, only child here, so I know that feel about your parents. I hope your Dad has a swift and speedy recovery.
Life just hits us with stuff right? I also haven’t had much time to sit and write. I only get to comment on a handful of posts from time to time. But one thing’s for sure, the entire community is here to support you because at the end of the day you’re a wonderful person to chat with about anything!
Also, you know where to reach me as well! Email or twitter, I’m available if u wanna chat 🙂
Take care of yourself and hopefully we see you around sooner than later!
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This is exactly what I mean, and why it makes me so sad to be leaving. Comments such as these are just truly amazing and make me smile so much. Thanks, from the bottom of my heart, for your support.
I hope to get back as fast and as soon as I can. Know that you can always contact me as well. Never hesitate to do that either. Never a bother, ever. You have always been a terrific friend as well, and I have always enjoyed talking to you. Thanks and best wishes to you 😊
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Hang in there…family comes first, after all. As does work. I understand and so do other Bloggers…we’ll be right here when you get back – no rush – whenever you are ready, even if it goes way beyond April. I had to pull out of blogging last year for various reasons…so, this happens to all of us.
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Thank you so much for understanding. I honestly felt pretty lousy when I went to write this post. But it was the only thing I could do. I really hope it won’t go past April…but I can make no promises. Thank you for your support and kindness… It means a lot 😊
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Don’t feel lousy at all (easier said than done)…
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Yeah..that is easier said than done, but I will try and do my best. Thank you 😊
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I’ve said it before but you take all the time you need. After all good things are worth waiting for and you’re among the best. We will be here to welcome you back when things get sorted. In the mean time I won’t say goodbye I will say see you later!
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You still know how to make me blush Irina 🙈😊 Thank you so much..that’s exactly what I meant in my post…this community is so incredible…and it’s people like you, that make it even more incredible. Thanks for being such an amazing friend and person. I’m not going to say goodbye either, I’m going to say the same: see you later 😉
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Honestly, sometimes there are things that just need doing. We’ll all be here when you can get back, but until then, concentrate of what you need too. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that all that happens goes smoothly.
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Thank you so much for the kind words and the support. It was a very hard and tough decision to make. As I absolutely love blogging. But at the moment, this is just the only thing that I can do. Thanks for understanding and for the wishes. It means a lot. Take care, and I hope I will be back soon 😊
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You don’t need to apologise for anything! Family comes first! I’m sending lots of positive vibes your way and I really hope that if you dad does go through with surgery then he makes a quick and easy recovery! Life can often through a spanner in the works with things we want to do which totally sucks but just take your time and come back when you’re ready! We shall all be waiting for your return!
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This is so very sweet and kind of you to say this. Thank you so much. It really means the world to me. It does totally suck, as I really had some fun things planned for this month..but it can’t be helped. As much as I would want to, I just can’t. Thanks again for your kindness, and the amazing words. I hope to be back as soon as possible.
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You’re very welcome! It’s awful when plans get interrupted by things but this period of time won’t last forever! I can imagine how frustrating it must be for you but try not to let it get to you! I’m sure I speak for many when I say we’ll miss you but it’s best that you do what you can for your family and we will all greet you again when you’re back! Hope to see you posting again soon!
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Thank you again,these were truly amazing and kind words. It really is frustrating, to say the least, but the thing I will miss the most because of all this, is all the kindness and the interacting with everyone. It really is the best thing about blogging. I will be back as soon as I can 😊
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Aww you’re welcome! The interaction with everyone is amazing so I see why you’ll miss it! Take care and see you soon! 😊
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Stay strong my friend ❤ All will be well when you return. Take care of your family, they need you most now.
I am sending good vibes your way for your father and you ❤
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Thank you so much. You have always been so very kind. Never change. I wish you all the best with your blog, and I know that when I return your blog will be even bigger than it is now 😊 Thanks again for the amazing support and kindness ❤️
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I wish you, your mother and special your father all the best! Hope everything will go just fine.
I have to admit that I’m not an anime guy and don’t read all your posts, but that doesn’t mean I won’t miss your blog during your pause.
You might have noticed my channel being quiet as well. Being exhausted after work but also having a hard time finding motivation is my problem at the moment. Maybe I should make a video about that like you did in this post…
Take care my friend. Hope to see you here again soon!
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Thank you so much Kurt…that is really kind of you to say. And do you want to hear something really crazy? I was on YouTube earlier this evening checking my subscriptions and I saw that your last video was from over a month ago. I’m sorry to hear that you are going through a rough time as well at the moment. Hopefully you will get things up and running again soon. I always love your channel, and even though I haven’t spent much time on it lately, your videos still rank amongst the best out there on boardgames. Never forget that. All the best my friend, and thanks again for your kindness and support 😊
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My wife was an only child of elderly parents, so BTDT, we know how rough it can be. Sending good thoughts, and the community will always be here for you when you get back.
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Thank you very much for the support and these kind words. It really means a lot to me. I truly hope that I will be back as soon as I can. Take care, and thank you again.
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I’m sad to hear you and your family are going through hard times Michel. I don’t think you need to apologise for being there for your family, and taking time out for yourself after a long days work. There’s only so much a person can do before their head explodes. I will look forward to your return when everything is right in your world once more. Sending pink thoughts and hugs to you. 😘
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It’s as I said in my post…this is what making it the hardest for me to leave: comments such as these, and wonderful people such as you. Thanks so much for all the kindness and the wonderful words. It means a lot, it really does. It was a tough decision to make, but it was the only one I could make at the moment. It’s definitely not goodbye though…I will return and I hope as soon as possible 😊
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Oh Michel. I’m so sorry. I do think you’re making the right decision. You’ve got so much you’re dealing with, you don’t want blogging to become another stresser. I hope everything goes well with your father. If you can, will you keep me posted via email? As for your wonderful blog, we’ll all still be he when you get back.🤗
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Thank you Kim. I am really sorry I haven’t replied back yet to your email, but I promise I will do so tomorrow. It was a truly tough decision and as I just said to Fraggle..it’s people like her and you, that make this even harder: because you are all so wonderful. Thanks so much for the kind words and the support…You take care of everything as well on your end okay? I will definitely stay in touch, and I promise to write to you tomorrow. Take care Kim, and thank you again 😊
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No apologies Michel. I figured you just hadn’t the time. You just take care of yourself and I say we pinkie swear to keep in touch via email when we can.😙
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We definitely will, and as soon as I come home from work tonight I will reply to your email: pinkie swear 😉
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Take your time and get your life in order, raist. That’s the most important thing. We’ll all still be here when you get back 🙂
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Thank you so much for the kind and understanding words. It really means a lot. I hope everything will be back on track soon, and I really do plan to get back as soon as I can. Thanks again for your kindness. It really means a lot.
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I’m sorry to hear about your family and I hope that things go well. While we will all miss you while you are away, I think the outpouring of support in the comments here certainly says that you will be thought about and all of us are behind you. Take care of yourself and I look forward to when you can come back to the blogging community.
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Thank you so much…it really is amazing the amount of kindness and wonderful comments this post has already generated. It really means the world to me. It’s something I have always said, and will continue to say..this for me is the best thing about blogging, and what is making it so hard for me to leave: all the amazing and wonderful people such as yourself. I truly hope to get back as soon as I can. I’m going to miss you too. Take care..as I know your work at times can be very stressful too, and I pretty much know your blog will be even bigger when I return. Thanks again for the kind words, I really appreciate it 😊
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Sad news and completely understandable. I hope everything goes well with your father. Actually, I’m SURE things will be fine with your father and you’ll be back before we know it! 💖💖
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I hope so too. I am keeping my fingers crossed for it, and plan to be back as soon as I can. Thank you for the kind words and the support. It really means a lot 😊
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You are, in no way, letting us down by taking time off to handle work and real life. If anything, you’re lifting us up, showing us how powerful we can be during rough times. Your determination to get back to the community as soon as you can (not just this once, but on numerous occasions) is not only admirable from a blogging standpoint, but praiseworthy from the human side of things. We all have our own lives beyond these sites, and in order to keep this side of the sphere going, we have to play this balancing game 24/7. It’s not easy—no one ever said it was—and that’s what makes this announcement a somewhat encouraging one, despite what you are dealing with.
Feel free to take as long of a break as you need. Upon your return, you’ll be showered with confetti and affection once more 🙂
Sending you and your family my best wishes, Raistlin!
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Wow…..sometimes there are certain words that you don’t even know what to say too, because they are so beautiful. This is one of those occasions. Thank you so much for these kind words. I really appreciate this. It’s been hard, really hard to write this post and put it out there. But the incredible responses to it so far has really managed to uplift my spirit. I hope to be back as soon as I can. But really thank you for his great comment. I really means a lot ! 😊
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This is completely understandable, take the time you need, take of your parents. Keeping your father in my thoughts.
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Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. I hope everything is going to work out for the best and I hope to return as soon as I can 😊
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Aw man, sorry to hear about these stressful times, Michel. I do hope leaving the blog behind will give you the space you need to focus on these tough situations and that everything will go perfectly fine. Best of luck, sir.
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Thank you so much Lashaan. It was a really tough decision. But in the end I just had to do it. I hope everything will go well too, and I do plan to come back as soon as I can. Thanks so much for your support 😊
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Take care man, hope things won’t be too stressful for you. Hopefully when you come back I can be back to even.
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Thank you Jon, I really hope so too. Thanks again for all your kind words, and I truly hope with all my heart that things will go better for you soon as well. Take care my friend 😊
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Good luck! But I still believe you could do a few blog posts here and there they might be outside of your usual Norm but it can be done. I’m all about maximizing work efficiency and cramming as much as I can into a single day I downloaded an app called Evernote and with Evernote there’s a speech to text function which transcribes what I’m saying into language so even though I’m working 11 hours a day I’m able to post my thoughts. At least 2 times a week .
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All the best buddy, you will be sorely missed but life and family must always take priority over hobbies. I hope everything goes well with your father and just know we’ll all be waiting here for you when you get back.
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Thank you so much for your kindness. I am going to miss all of you as well. It is one of the things I will definitely miss the most about leaving this behind for a while. I will do my best to return as soon as things have settled down again. Thank you again 😊
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My sympathies to your family, and to you of course. I was also an only child, and had to help my mother a great deal, late in her life. Family is more important than blogging, that we all understand.
Don’t concern yourself. We will all still be here.
Best wishes as always, Pete.
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Thank you so much Pete. These words are really encouraging. It was an honestly tough decision to make…but I had to make it right now. I love blogging, but there is just too much going on right now to focus on it properly. Thanks for these words though, and I hope to be back as soon as I can. 😊
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Sorry to hear about your situation, hope your Dad is ultimately all right. Would you like me to write a couple of movie reviews for you? Wouldn’t take long and I can ping them across in an email with some photos if you like. That way you can still have some activity?
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Hello John, thank you so much for your kindness. I hope my dad is going to be allright as well, it’s a pretty tough situation if the surgery has to go through..especially considering the last time. But I hope it will be okay.
Thank you for your very kind offer as well. I am just going to let the blog be for now though. There are some things that are just a bit more important right now. I will get back to it, if all goes well that is, at the end of April again. It will be okay. Thank you again John, you really are a great friend 😊
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Sometimes life is more important! You gotta stay focused and care for yourself in real life before you can do anything else. I am wishing your family and you the best of luck! I know I’ll still be here once you decide to come back to blogging! I love all of your post. Sending much love from Oregon ❤
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Awww…thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words. This is really kind of you to say. It really is exactly as you say..I just can’t focus enough on blogging right now, and it would also be a disservice to all of you if I commit to it half heartedly. But I will be back, that is for sure. I love your blog too, and I know that when I return it will probably be even bigger than it was before 😊
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I hope you’ll be able to catch my Violet Evergarden post still since we are winding down to the end!
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I hope everything turns out okay. We all look forward to hearing good news from you someday soon, including your return.
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Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope that good news will come soon, and I will do my best to return as soon as I can 😊
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That’s so sad, been missing your comments. Hope everything works out for you
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Thank you so much, it was hard to make this decision, but for the moment it is the only thing I can do. I will return though, no worries 😊 Take care my friend 😀
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I will await your return with everyone else
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Awww Michel, when I saw your post on my feed i was happy to see you’re back and the I started reading… I’m sorry these things are happening… You and your family will be in my prayers… I really hope everything turns out well soon. Very soon. Also take your time, you know we won’t forget you while you’re taking care of life. How can we? 🙂 🙂 🙂
And take care of yourself.
I’m not really in hiatus but I rarely visit my blog these days too, thanks to my writing. 🙂 🙂
Are you on Twitter? I’ll find you there and if I can’t please follow me.. @marcus_lili . I think it’s the fastest way to reach out with each other as I’m usually there than facebook. You’re very welcome to message me when you need someone to talk to. :):)
All the best….
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Thank you so much for this very kind comment. It was a bit hard to make this decision, but it was the only one I could make right now. I do plan to get back as soon as I can. I hope all is going to go well, and that I can get back to it again.
I will find you on Twitter. It’s nice to hear that you are writing, I hope that is going to work out okay, but I know it will as you are a great writer 😊
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Thank Youuuuuu!!!!!… Again take care and hoping everything gets better soon. 🙂
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I am sorry to hear that. Family comes first and I hope and pray that things will get better for you and your family.
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Thank you so much for the kind words, I hope all is going to go well, and that I can get back to blogging again as fast as possible 😊
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I pray everything will go well for you and your family.
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Thank you so much, that is very kind of you to say 😊
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It’s going to be alright. I know it can be hard when someone dear to you has to go to a surgery, even if it’s not that threatening, the amount of tension is off the charts. I wish you all the best, and hope that you will be back soon. I hope your father gets well soon.
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Thank you so much for these very kind comment. The last time my father had surgery it was so tense and he came out of it in a really bad way. That is what is making this so very stressful. But I am going to hope for the best. Thank you again, and I hope to be back as soon as I can.
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All the best for you and your family during this time, please take care. Hoping everything works out well for you and your dad’s surgery goes well!
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Thank you so very much for your kindness. I hope all is going to go well too, and that things will get more stanle so I can get back to blogging as soon as possible. I am going to miss everyone. Thank you again. 😊
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All the best for the short term, and we’ll be here in the long term when you come back.
Personally I want to thank you for the unwavering support I’ve received from you, right from the beginning of my own blogging adventure. I have really valued your comments and kind words, they’ve helped me out in times when I’ve thought about throwing in the towel.
I can totally appreciate your shift in priorities mate, and I’m sending all the positive vibes I can muster to you and your family. 😊
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Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. It means a lot, and I really struggled in making this decision. But for now it is pretty much the only one that I could take. I hope to be back as soon as I can, and I promise when I come back to again to keep checking out your blog as it is awesome. Take care, and thank you again 😊
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Best wishes with regards to your dad’s surgery. I can sympathize with your work situation. I only post reviews on my days off because after a shift I have no energy to write anything. See you in May.
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Thank you so much. You have always been such a loyal and incredibly kind person to talk to , and I really want to thank you for it. I’m really going to miss this for the coming weeks, but I will do my best to return as soon as I can. Thanks again for your kindness 😊
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Take your time Rai-san and best wishes from my side.
Looking forward to have you back~
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Thank you so much Auri, I am really going to miss you. I will do my best to return as fast as I can. You keep being the wonderful person that you are 😊
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Best wishes to you and your family. Hope to hear from you soon😊 Take care👌🏻
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Thank you so much my friend, I hope to be back as soon as possible. Take care 😊😊
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No worries my friend 😉 👍🏻
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Looking forward to having you back as soon as possible, Rai san! Hopefully everything in your life becomes much better.
We’ll all be waiting!
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Thank you again, and for all the kindness you have shown me these past few weeks. I am hoping for the same. As well as being back as soon as I can. I’m going to miss it, but for now it is the best decision that I could make. Talk to you soon 😊😊
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It was really great to see a post from you, but I’m sorry it had to be a sad one. Even though you love blogging and the community, it should never become a stressor in any way. Sometimes real life just has to come first and for good reason. I really wish you and your family the best during this time. I see you already have plenty of support from all of these lovely comments, but I too will offer that if you need a friend to chat with for any reason, you can message me through my blog. But take care and focus on you, and we will all be waiting when you come back 🙂
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Thank you so much for such an amazing and kind comment. You have always been such a great supporter of me and my blog and that is something that I have always appreciated. Really thank you. I will do my best to return again as soon as I can. For now, as hard as it was, this was the only decision that I could make, but I am going to miss it. And of course talking to you is a big part of that as well.
Thank you again for your support and your kind offer. I will be back, and I will try to check in at some points in the upcoming month as well. Taka care 😊
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I’m sending you positive feelings and well wishes my friend. There will always be a place on my blog for you.
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I will miss your posts but I totally understand. Wishing you and your parents the best.
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Thank you so much for the kind words. I will try and be back as soon as I can. For now I just have to focus on real life, and blogging had to take a backseat. At least for now. Thanks again for the kind words.
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I’m wishing you all the best! I will stay subscribed until you come back to blogging
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Awww, that is so kind of you to say. Thank you so much. I will to my best to return as quickly as I can. Thanks for the wishes 😊
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Listen take your time and handle everything you have too. I will miss your posts but I rather you be good. See you when you return. Sending positive thoughts for you.
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This is so sweet and kind of you to say so, thank you so much. I am going to miss it…a lot, but right now, I just can’t focus enough to really commit myself to blogging as I used to do. But I will try to be back as soon as I can. Thank you for your kindness and the support it means a lot 😊
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This just breaks my heart but I completely understand, Michel. You can only do so much hon. I’m sorry I didn’t see your messages and I’m a day late on this post! *slaps forehead* Also if you happen to see my last post I wanted to mention you in a special way but didn’t know if I should. I will write you about that. I hope your family ends up being okay. I have been praying for you daily and I’m so sorry to hear this but I think it’s great you are making the best decision for you. Since I know you are off the blogosphere, I will make extra sure to check my emails daily. Thanks for all you have done to me! You are an amazing friend and I hate that you have to go through this. Sending you lots of LOVE and hugs!😘😍💯 You will be missed always.💖💜💙💚
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Sweety, you don’t have to apologise. I know there is a lot going on in your life, and I just read your email too and that one broke my heart. You really don’t deserve all the crap that is currently going on in your life. So I am so sorry.
I saw the post, and sweety: it is so cool that people see how great you are: because you are. I will keep saying that myself, and I will continue to do so…but I am even happier to see that other people do that too. All those words are very deserving. Sweety, no worries about not mentioning me. It’s okay, I know you care anyway, so that is absolutely no problem at all 😘❤️ A comment like this only proves that 😊
As for me leaving this behind, at least for a while now, was a very hard descision. But I can’t commit to blogging right now in the way I want to. And it would also be as disservice to all of you to commit to it halfheartedly. I first want to have things back to normal before getting back to it. But I am going to miss it. I will try and stay in touch as best I can though😘😘❤️❤️ And I will definitely keep writing to you. So no worries on that front. I will always keep caring about you. Thank you for this amazing and very kind comment. You are the best and an amazing friend. Hugs and love, right back at ya 😘❤️❤️❤️
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You are a great friend, Michel! Never forget that! I just feel everything will work out for you and your family! At least I am going to keep praying it will. I was going to mention your mail thing but felt maybe it was too personal so decided not too. I realized that with blogging you can only do what you can. Some days you can comment back, you can’t comment on everyone’s post, and write up a post everyday, you just do what you can and I think that’s all any of us can especially if you are working and busy with other stuff. I don’t think anyone should pressure themselves with blogging every time. Nobody is prefect and we can’t do it all! Take care of yourself, My friend!😍
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Thank you so much again sweet Dani. I will always be there for you as well, and keep you in my prayers too. The support and the love that you have shown me here is absolutely astonishing and I am thankful every day that I met you. And really it’s okay about not mentioning the mail thing. No worries.
I will do my best to take care of myself, but sweety, you do that too okay? I will stay in touch with you by email as much as I can. Thanks again : just know that you are an absolutely amazing friend and that you mean the world to me 😍😘❤️
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Look at you with your 95 comments! I think that speaks volumes about how much this community as a whole values your presence and your input, whenever you can spare it. But of course, everyone here understands that sometimes (all too often!) Life Happens, and when it does, you sometimes have to drop everything and deal with it.
I hope things settle down for you soon, and I wish your father (and your family as a whole) all the best for the upcoming surgery. Hope all goes well, and I’m sure everyone here will be eagerly awaiting your triumphant return.
Take care of yourself, and be there for your family. We’ll still be here!
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Thank you so much Pete. I was completely overwhelmed by all the kindness and support that was given to me by everyone and of course now you as well. It only makes it even more difficult to leave. But at the moment it really is the best thing for me, and quite frankly the only thing. But as I said I take comfort in the fact that I will return, and that there are so many great people here.
So, really from the bottom of my heart thank you so much Pete for this very kind comment and your support. It truly means the world to me 😊 I will do my best to return as soon as I can!
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Sorry to hear that. I hope you and your family the best and that everything works out in the end.
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Thank you so much for your kindness. I truly hope that things will go well myself, and I hope to be back as soon as I can. Thanks again 😊
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Sorry to hear this, I hope everything will be better. Best wishes to you and your family, @Rai-san.
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Thank you so much, that is very kind of you to say. I hope so too, and I also hope to be back as soon as I am be to. Thanks again! 😊
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May God be with you and your family. I am sorry to hear about your family.
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Thanks so much Matthew that is really kind of you to say. It really is pretty tough at the moment, but I will hope for the best and keep praying that all goes well. Thanks again for your amazing support. It really means a lot😊
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You’re welcome and I wish I can help you. Life can be hard, but should not give up. You have us supporting you.
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You are already helping Matthew, by writing comments such as these. They really make me smile and help a lot. It’s terrific the amount of support that I am receiving from everyone. Thanks again, and I will definitely not give up, count on it 😊
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I’m very sorry to hear your having a bit of a rough time of it. I hope all goes well for your Father and I wish you and your family all the best 😀
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Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it an awful lot. Comments such as these only make it harder to leave this behind for a while, but at the moment I don’t really have a choice. I hope all will go well, and that I am able to return as fast as I can. Thanks again for your kindness. 😊
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I’ll be praying for your dad in the coming month. If he needs the surgery, I pray it will go smooth.
Again, will wait for your return eagerly, I’m super glad this is just an extended hiatus and not a goodbye, goodbye.
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Thank you so much for your prayers. That truly means so much to me. I hope all will go well myself too.
I will definitely not say goodbye. As hard as it is at the moment, I just had to take this break. But I will be back, that I promise.
Thank you again for the kind words, and the prayers. That is really sweet of you 😊
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Sorry for the late comment! Given I knew a little bit about how you’ve been feeling lately (cause of you know who 😅), I also wanted to comment here. As the cliche goes, take all the time you need even of it will go on beyond April. Hope all goes well with your dad, I’ll keep my fingers crossed. (Hopefully we’ll see you at Comic Con at the end of March) Take care, Michel! You’re a trooper! 😊💙
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Really not a problem at all, no worries 😊 Thank you for the kind words. I love blogging, and I love talking to everyone here even more, but right now this was pretty much the only choice that I could make. Sometimes the mind goes into overdrive, and that’s why currently i just don’t have the right mindset to continue. But, it definitely will be back. And I wil also be at Comic Con, as it’s good to also do some stuff that’s fun and takes your mind of things. Hopefully it will be a fun con as well.😊 So, will definitely see you there. Say hello to you know who, and thanks again for the sweet and kind comments. I really appreciate it 😊
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Take care of your family, and I’ll look forward to reading when you get back!
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Thank you so much for the kind words, I will do my best, and I hope to be back as soon as I can 😊
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