After over 3 years of consistent writing, it’s time for this mama to take a break!
I will be unplugging from Facebook and the website. As much as I’ll miss hearing from everyone, I need some time to clear out my thoughts and get rejuvenated.
I’ll be back after the first of the new year and wish you a Happy 2013.
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Enjoy your break and thanks for leaving the site up. I’m so excited about sustainable living… I’m taking small steps with your and many others help. God bless.
I know this break is well deserved. Enjoy! I will be looking forward to your return. Hope you have a great holiday season.
Teresa
Any mom can understand how this could be consuming. May God bless your time of rest.
Will miss you but am praying for God to bless you with this time you take. Looking forward to hearing from you again in the new year. Besides there is so much here already to finish reading. I enjoy your blog and your posts. Thank you for all the time you have put into it. It really is a great blog. You have a great Thanksgiving and Christmas and God bless you and your family. Take care!!!
You will be missed, but please enjoy your break!!!
Bless you and your family. Look forward to reading you in the new year!
We will miss you- Enjoy the holidays with the family!
Our project for the quilted ornaments is going well- the BSA and the Grange have joined our efforts! The goal of 5000 ornaments seems large, but using a small simple ornament and lots of hands- it is getting to be a reality! For those who have not heard-
This is a service project for those who have been in a storm and lost their keepsakes. Many near and dear to us will be celebrating the holidays without their tree and ornaments. A few Young Women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints started a project to make ornaments and garland for families affected by Hurricane Irene in New York. Our Stone Soup group would like to extend this project to others around the country and the world.
The goal set has been set to have 5000 ornaments made and given out. Find someone locally that is in need- wrap them in a small box or in a plastic gift bag and “Secret Friend” them to someone’s front door. Later, report back online to tell us your feelings when you dropped off the package, and their possible future response. We are hooking up with local care groups to add to this project.
There are so many websites that have patterns for simple items from scraps of fabric- see the hummingbird ornament from Joan Ford’s blog hummingbird-highway.com and others. Many can be knitted, crocheted, sewn or made from felt with glue.
So many of our friends have been burned out by fire, flooded out by storms, or winds have blown away their homes. What a great way to share the crafts but by sharing a dozen or two of ornaments!
Thanks all! And Thanks Kelly!! You’re AWESOME!!
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Kelly,
I will miss your posts and pictures. I’ve learned much from you. God bless you for being wise enough to realize when you can’t do it all.
Cheryl
Have a wonderful break!! May the Lord give you rest.
Completely understand your need for some time away! Take care of yourself and your family and see you next year.
Have a wonderful, restful break!!
I’ll miss reading your posts, Kelly – but I totally get it. (I have a writing/writers blog and my last post was Sept. 3. I’m on a much needed break too.)
Looking forward to your new stories and wisdom when you return! May the rest of 2012 bring you great peace and joy.
Best,
Tracy
Oh, we’ll miss you so much! Enjoy your time and have a blessed rest of the year!
Good for you! I hope your break from writing brings you all and more than you hope for! I decided to back way off from my computer use just the other day,maybe it is something in the air,eh?
Kelly, enjoy your time of rest. You and your family are your top priorities–kudos for making this decision! Meanwhile there’s a lot of good reading and viewing on this site for people to discover while you’re away.
Marie
I’ll miss your posts and your Monday Blog Carnival. Take care and enjoy your rest! See you in the New Year!
Enjoy your much-deserved break. Looking forward to seeing what you’re up to after the first of the year. Continued blessings…
Just checking in to say hello. I’ve tried your wonderful bread recipe over the Christmas season and wanted to thank you for the tutorial. Hope all is well with you and yours! Can’t wait till the Morris Tribe “plugs” back in!
Just check in. I hope you are feeling well rested – and that you’ll be blogging again soon!
I hope you will be back soon. Really miss your blog.
Hope all is well with you and your family.
Hope you are enjoying your break!