Nothing like posting about a huge life change, getting the most wonderful comments, and then…disappearing before I approved the comments.
I could make the excuse that the week went bonkers after Monday, but that’s just an excuse. (Also, for some reason, I had it in my head that I could not reply to comments if I approved them without replying at that time… I know, this makes no sense, but since I have always replied as I have approved, well… yeah.)
All of that to say I am so sorry that some of you a) thought you had not commented on my last post, when you had, and b) I’m finally taking some time for myself this morning before another nutty day to round out the week, and I’m off to reply to all of your supportive, wonderful comments.
You all are the best.
Ha ha! We’re all guilty of forgetting details at times. I thought maybe you had just turned off comments or something! It was nice to read everyone’s words of support – you can do this!
Let’s call it a complete frying of brain cells. Seriously, the number of balls that have been dropped this week… (Complicated by the fact that I got <5 hours of sleep last night and... ergh.)
Now, I know I can do this! It helps to have so many awesome people telling me I can. <3
Enjoy the sun if not the temps right now... Sigh. Winter in Wisconsin. Why do we do this to ourselves, again? 🙂
Oh, you can absolutely approve comments and reply to them later! I do that all the time.
It’s good to see you’re around and that I hadn’t totally lost my brain 🙃
Nope, you did not lose it… but I sure did! I have no idea why I thought approve-and-reply was required at the exact same time. You live, you learn? I hope? 🙂
Sorry you had a rough week; hope the weekend gives you a bit of time to pause and rest!
And I guarantee no one is upset about the comments – we just all wanted to make sure you were okay! And I agree with NGS – it was nice to read other’s words of support. Better together <3
Thank you, Elisabeth, although unfortunately the weekend has looked more like a (thankfully meeting-less) work day thus far. However, I DID donate a small Prius’ worth of bags and boxes this morning and am feeling quite relieved of at least SOME of the clutter in my space. I’m sure I shall find more this week, though!
I will say, again, how blown away I am by how supportive and just, well, present everyone in this little corner of the blogosphere is. And I know I say this ad nauseum, but I am just so grateful to have you all in my (virtual) life. Better together, indeed. I know I can do this. <3
I’ve never been consistent about replying to comments. I appreciate when people leave them, and I always “mentally” answer when I see them come in but sometimes life happens and I just don’t get around to responding. I’m trying to do better, but I’m a work in progress.
And I just caught up with your big news, so I wanted to send you a big internet hug. Here’s to 2022 and new beginnings.
Aren’t we all just works in progress? 🙂 Thank you for your honesty – I always mentally mark comments I need to reply to, as well, but… life. 🙂
Thanks for the hug. And yes, definitely new beginnings. Despite the current weather here in the Midwest, things are looking up. I honestly feel as if a weight has been lifted that I did not know I was carrying.
No apologies needed, Anne. We’re here for you, in whatever way you need us. <3
Thank you, Stephany. I know I mention this all the time, but all of you are one of the best things to come out of 2021 for me! What a lovely experience, connecting with people virtually. People who are more like me than many of those I encounter in my daily life (with a few notable exceptions… :>).
You don’t have to apologize for not approving comments in a timely manner… but hey, I understand you didn’t want to worry anyone. We’re here for you, hope you know that.
I definitely know that – you all show up, whether I do or not. And for that, I am tremendously grateful. You all are, quite simply, the best. 🙂
No need to apologize! This is your space- you should have it be whatever works best for you. Just know that we’re all here rooting for you and hoping for the best <3
(also btw- love your word of the year. I think we can all use a little courage in our life.)
Thanks, Gretchen. I think the most difficult thing is that I WANT to show up here more, but between work, journaling for myself, reflecting, you know, just living (:>) there is a bit of a time crunch. I really appreciate all of the interactions I’m able to have in this space and on your blogs, and would love to do it more! (Which is interesting, because I am not that way in real life…)
I am loving courage as my word of the year, and find that it’s a great guide for moving through life right now.