Monday 11 August 2014

Now


Firstly, thank you for all your kind comments on my previous post.

Right now I'm feeling OK and able to write here... so I'm making hay while the sun shines. 

I've thought long and hard about posting at this time. You see, I occasionally write about more personal subjects but on the whole I keep certain things private and instead discuss them with those closest to me. Essentially, I like Mitenska to be a positive place where I celebrate the little things in life which make me happy.

But. 

My mum is unwell. She's staying in a hospice and the initially positive prognosis has sadly changed. It's hard. We're taking things day by day, hour by hour if need be.

I do love writing and I know my mum has always enjoyed reading my blog and encouraged me to keep it up. I fully intend to do just that. Things are going to be rough and there will be times when I don't feel like coming here. So during the coming days, weeks, months I'll see how I feel and post according to whether I feel I can. What I won't be doing is writing about this whole sad process. That's not what I want for my blog and my readers and it's not what I want for my family.

So, expect me to just pop in and out, and to see a lot of photo-heavy* posts for a while. Please keep visiting - I really do appreciate the little community I'm so pleased to be a part of.

Sarah.

*If you've been with me for a while you'll notice that this is possibly the first time I've ever used a landscape image as opposed to portrait. That's progress for you!

21 comments:

  1. Hugs to you, Sarah. You and your family are in my thoughts.

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  2. I fully understand that you don't want to post much about your personal life; I would be the same. Having your mum so unwell is very difficult for you. You will have to get through the whole process in the way that suits you best. I've been in the same situation myself - a long time ago now. You think you'll never recover but you do - slowly.

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  3. Hi Sarah - I'm so sorry your mum is unwell...if there is anything I can do.

    Nina x

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  4. Thinking of you all and sending hugs to you. Off course we'll keep visiting. It's a given that you will take this time for you and your mum. We all would. Be strong. Love, Bee xx

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  5. What a difficult time for you and your family Sarah - my thoughts are with you all x Jane

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  6. I am with you on not wanting to share your personal life. It is your blog and personal space on the web to use how you wish. I have no idea how you are feeling right now as my parents are well, but I do know from your recent posts what a special person your mother has been in your life. You and your family are in my thoughts at this really difficult time.

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  7. Take care of yourself there, and don't worry: your readers will keep on visiting!
    All the best xxx

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  8. That's a hard place to be in. I know very often blogs are a really positive community and we like sharing the good; but the sunniest life always has shadows and it can be good sometimes just to be honest. When you feel the need to write, we'll be here reading. My best thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Go do what YOU need to do!

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  9. You look after yourself and your loved ones Sarah, I know all too well how much courage and energy it takes to get through difficult times. Family comes first. Us readers will enjoy your posts as and when they are published. Thinking of you. Cx

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  10. Will be keeping you in prayer.

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  11. the warmest of wishes and love your way... xx

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  12. I'm so sorry that you and your family are going through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts. Hugs, CJ xx

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  13. I am so sorry and am thinking of you. Do take care of yourself too.

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  14. Oh gosh, the toughest of times for you and your family. It's hard to know what to say but just know that your readers are thinking of you and will be here whenever and however you return.

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  15. Oh Sarah, I'm so, so sorry. Thinking of you and your family xx

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  16. So sorry Sarah - sending hugs x

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  17. Just keep taking care of your Mum, you and your family and do what you need to do as and when it is right for you or is needed. We will all be here for you. Thinking of you and hoping that all goes as well as it possibly can do. Hugs and love to you. xx

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  18. Thinking of you Sarah. I went through the same with my Dad a couple of years ago and it's tough. You and your family must come first and time spent with your Mum now will be precious. X

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  19. Sending huge hugs to you lovely, and thinking of you lots.

    On a separate note, I like the landscape image very much, it's stunning. xx

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