Thursday, October 29, 2009

Time to Close

EDIT: My daughter and another friend has suggested that instead of deleting my blog completely, to leave it up and disable comments so that anyone new stumbling upon it can read the info or check out links that I've accumulated over the years. I've decided to do this, as it will leave a window open if I should ever decide to take up blogging again. I will leave comments open for a couple of weeks and then disable it. If you should be interested in staying in touch with me and don't already have my email address, then leave me a comment with your email and I'll send it to you. I won't publish your comment with your email address. I will be the only one to see it. I'm going to miss everyone!

This year has been a rather busy one and blogging has been put on the back burner more times than I'd like. For months I've been considering closing down this blog and have finally decided it's time. With aging parents who will need more of my help and attention, a husband that I'm spending more time with, thanks to God and the therapy he is receiving for PTSD, I feel my time should be spent with them.

I plan to leave the page up for a couple of weeks, so if there are any recipes you'd like to copy, please feel free.

I've been blogging since December 2006 and have *met* a lot of great ladies whom I consider true friends. I hope you will continue to keep in touch when you can by emailing me and I will stop by your blogs when time allows.

Love and {{HUGS}},

22 Comments:

sunshine said...

Sad to see you go!
I didn't always comment but always read what you had to say.

I will for sure be back later to copy some of your recipes!!

All the best and God Bless!!

((Hugs))
Laura

Deborah said...

I'm so sorry to hear you're leaving us... I do hope you will keep in touch. I know I had a link at one time to your daughter's music....could you post that again, or send it my way?
I'll miss you!

Anonymous said...

To the author of this blog: I said I wasn't coming back, but after waking up with a heavy heart, I have become aware that no matter what is said to me, I am responsible for my own words and actions. All I can say to you is that I am very deeply sorry for my penetrating words, and I have prayed for Jesus Christ to wash my sins in His blood. I have felt the load of my sin, and I only hope that the words I said have left you and come back on me instead. I hope that you enjoy your day, free from condemnation.

♥Candy-faith♥ said...

Sharon!!!
This is a huge shocker for me to see you go!!! I understand though as Ive been thinking about closing my blog for the last 2 weeks too, and in particular this morning even before I read your post! Im thinking about it, but we'll see.
But Ill be tremendously sad to see you go and will miss your blog for sure. I just want to let you know that your blog was one of the first I have followed since I started blogging few years back! Your blog (and you) have been such an encouragement for me, I cant even tell you how much...
I am so sad right now to see you go that Im almost in tears here. Please keep in touch via email.
Love and ((((big hugs))) candy

Charity said...

I'll miss you too! God bless!!!

Carrie said...

Sharon,
I am going to be so sad to read your blog everyday. I know that I just lurk on blogs alot but I truly care for those I read daily. You will be very missed.
I will be praying for you and your family.
Love & Prayers
Carrie

My name is Michelle. said...

You will be missed Sharon. If you come back, please let me know.

Tracy said...

I'm sorry to see you go Sharon, but I wish you the best. May the Lord bless you.

Debbie said...

I'm so glad you've decided to leave the blog up. There are many articles that I read more than once!
Although I'll miss reading new posts and am sad to see you go, the fact that you have your priorities in order and are doing what is best for you and your family is a lesson in itself. there are thousands of Titus 2 type blogs on the net, but yours is a jewel. You have my respect.

Anonymous said...

i will miss your blog so much! i found it a few months ago & go to it everytime I`m on the internet.Thank -you so much for all your hard work providing all the reliable information.I feel I`m losing a trusted friend.May God bless you & your family. Marylouise

Sharon said...

Ladies, I can't tell you how much you all mean to me! Thank you so much for your loving words. Don't look at this as a final goodbye, but a break that is much needed for me right now. There's a good chance I'll be back, just don't know when. I feel so close to you all yet we've never met face to face. We will one day though when we all meet our Loving Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face.

I will come by your blogs from time to time as I can. To those of you who don't have blogs and read this one, I truly appreciate you. Take care and love one another!

Lori said...

Sharon, Thanks for leaving your blog up. You have so many links that I love to visit. I have learned so much from you since I started in on the blogging world.

With us being back in the deputation road, maybe we'll be up in your neck of the woods and be with you in church.

Sharon said...

Lori! That would be great! Be sure to let me know. :)

Rannyjean said...

Sharon:
I am just catching up after taking care of my mom and am deeply saddened you will be closing your blog! My prayers are with you!

In His Grace and With My Love!

Abounding Treasures said...

Sharon,

How sad to see you leaving but I can fully understand that the Lord has your priorities in much more important, close to home things right now and that's as it should be.

So glad that you're leaving your blog up because you have a wealth of links built up over the years that have always proven helpful.

Blessings to you and your dear family as you spend time together!

Mrs.Vicki said...
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sunshine said...

I'm so glad that you are leaving the blog up and considering coming back at some point!
I'll look forward to the day when I see your blog back at the top of my Blogroll, letting me know that you have posted again!

((Hugs))
Laura

Irma's Rose Cottage said...

Sharon, I'm so sad to see that you will be closing your blog, even though I don't comment all the time, I do love to come and visit and read your blog,love your recipes. Please take care and I will be keeping you and your family in prayer.

Irma :)

Jodi said...

((Sharon)) ~ I am so slow to get around nowadays that I feel out-of-the-loop with my blogging friends. I am going to miss your posts, but I truly do understand your decision. And I'm very glad you've decided to leave your blog up.

Hugs and blessings to your precious family.

A Gracious Home said...

I am sorry to see you go. I really believe in teaching younger women and a blog is a wonderful way. I hope you keep it in case you decide to come back. Doylene

Faith said...

I have only just found you.....I am going to give the turkey brine a try....I hope to see you around the neighborhood again...

Thank you
Faith

Theresa's Notes said...

Just letting you know I'm blogging again.

Thank you, Theresa

P.S my blog is no longer private