Bloggy Break

-
Hi everyone! As I was spending time with the Lord this morning, I really felt that I need to take a fast from the computer. It's ironic that the Lord would point this out this morning, given that my last post was on living a disciplined life! I tend to go in spurts and while I am highly organized and fairly disciplined, the area of my computer usage is one that needs to be worked on.

As the church secretary, I obviously will need to check my email every day but I'm going to take a break from blogging for a bit. I'm not sure if this is a permanent thing or not, but I do need to focus on my family.

While I love to blog about my day, I often feel like I'm living outside my family looking in for a blogging photo-op. I'm not sure if that makes sense but often I feel detached. We could be in the middle of eating or reading or schooling or anything and I'm looking for a good picture or thinking how to blog about this. I'm not sure that's the healthiest way to interact with family!

Anyway, I didn't just want to drop off the face of the planet without saying what I'm doing. I want to be obedient to the Lord and I've felt a strong directive this morning to take a break from this.

I've enjoyed getting to know you all. Hopefully, I will be able to restart at some point but in the meantime, I'm putting my focus back where it needs to be.

Comments

  1. ElizabethdApril 19, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Sensible Terri! It is tooooo easy to spend hours reading and writing. dont be away too long though.

    ReplyDelete
  2. NadineApril 19, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Terri,

    Well, I will miss reading your post and viewing your photos, but I do understand!
    Having only been blogging for a short time period, I too sometimes feel like I am always looking for a "blog post" in every situation.
    I do hope that you will be back, as you are a blessing to your readers!
    Take care and may the Lord bless you and your family!

    ~Nadine

    ReplyDelete
  3. LynnApril 19, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    I shall miss you Terri
    L.x.

    ReplyDelete
  4. KelliApril 19, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I completely understand! Have a great and refreshing break.
    Hugs,
    Kelli

    ReplyDelete
  5. StephApril 19, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    I will miss reading your words of wisdom, but understand & admire your decision!

    Enjoy your family and I hope to see you back sometime in the future!!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Elizabeth-Plain and SimpleApril 20, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    I also understand and admire your decision to take a break. I am spending less time on the computer lately myself. Take care and enjoy your family.

    Blessings,
    Elizabeth

    ReplyDelete
  7. Lisa @ Life with 4!April 20, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    I believe all of us that regularly read your blog understand and support your decision. Family is so important.
    I know I will miss you and hope that you will be back.
    But in the meantime, enjoy your blog-break!
    God bless you!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Debbie JApril 20, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    I support your decision Terri. Sometimes I just want to quit blogging, but still keep hanging on. It definitely has become less important to me lately. Anyway, I enjoy your blog and I'll be looking for any future posts. :o)

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Dear Terri ~

    I hope you have a refreshing blog break. I completely understand the need for this. I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed getting to know you and what a blessing you are!!

    Hugs & Blessings,
    Sharon

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

I love your comments and encouragement! I can't always respond back but do read each comment.

Popular posts from this blog

Oh What to Do; I'm Sixty-Two!

-
Image
Today is my sixty-second birthday and it's hard to believe I've achieved that....um....seasoned age! My first thought this morning was one of not being sure that I like it. However,  as I thought I about it, I decided to take joy in the fact that I've reached an older age. Because age comes with benefits. Benefit #1 - I'm a bit wiser.   When I look back at some of the decisions I made when I was younger, I cringe. With age has come the ability to slow down and think things through before I make major upheavals in my life. I've also discovered that getting worked up about certain things is just an absolute waste of emotional energy. Benefit #2 - I'm enjoying my life.   As I've aged I've learned all kinds of skills and hobbies and can honestly say that I'm never, ever bored. I love all the different things I'm able to do and it's fun! Benefit #3 - I've learned to appreciate my relationships. With age I've learned to work on developing a...
Read more

Eating to Live

-
Image
  Despite the unexpected busyness and interruptions, I have been plugging away at my weight loss as well as writing the plant-based, whole food cookbook. Recipe testing fell by the wayside the past two weeks, but I've still gotten a good chunk of the book done. I also got on the scale this morning for another one pound loss which makes a total of 61 lbs. since I started this journey back in July. It's second nature at this point and I have so much more energy and feel healthy. The only negative is that because I've lost so much weight I'm seeing some sagging, crepe-papery skin happening. Yuck. Some of that is age and I need to figure out some toning exercises. It's definitely a life-style change, but a positive one which I'm so thankful I started on. The pictures above are a small selection of meals I've eaten the past two months and many of those will be included in the book.  This will be a printable e-book as I find that will be the easiest and most cost ...
Read more

When the Unexpected Pops Up

-
Image
On Thursday afternoon, just as Dan and I were getting ready to leave for a meeting, we received a phone call from our son. He was sitting on the side of the road with a blown engine in his car. The problem is he lives 3 1/2 hours away. After back and forth phone calls he called a tow truck and got it towed to a garage. He ended up renting a car and headed here for the holiday. We've been working with him to figure out his next steps because he still owes thousands of dollars on the car which will also take a significant amount to replace the engine. His rent is going up in the new year. His seasonal job ended and he is trying to find something else, but needs a car for that to happen. His car still has not been looked at by the mechanic. It is all more than a little overwhelming. Long story short, we extended an invitation for him to live here temporarily so he can get out from under all of this. It would save him money on expensive rent and utilities.  The timing was right since h...
Read more