A Temporary Lull

I wanted to pop in this morning to explain my absence. My personal family concerns are the priority right now. I want to thank those of you who have been kind enough to acknowledge my posts with comments or awards. I am simply unable to respond at this time.

I love writing my blog as a personal journal and I usually find it to be very relaxing. Over the last couple of months, I have started to write blogs on various subjects only to leave them as unfinished drafts. I have pictures in the camera that I don't have to time to prepare for posting. The reasons are numerous. My father has been going between the nursing home and hospitals for months and may now be facing dialysis. My mom relies on me for support through this. My brother-in-law is facing serious surgery on Tues. We have been helping him get his affairs in order and preparing for him to convalesce in our home should he survive. He is also preparing to move to another state and dispose of a life time of posessions from the family home before selling it. My children have moved back home while they continue to pursue higher education. I am also resuming duties with a local community organization. As you can see, I have my hands full. I am not complaining. I am grateful for the wonderful life that I have and I do find joy in being needed. I hope that after everything I have been through and all of the support that I have received during times of trial, that I will be able to repay some of that debt. I hope that I will be strong physically and emotional to meet the needs of those around me. Wish me luck.

Thanks again and perhaps I will be able to return one of these days.