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Sunday 12 April 2009 - Breaking (Up) is Hard to Do

I have been on somewhat of a blogging break, and I really ought to make it official so that I will stop cheating. (Cheating meaning -a- I'm still reading & commenting on some of my favorite blogs -b- I'm still somewhat head-blogging and thinking about potential posts -c- Worst of all, my last two posts were actually made during my supposed break.) I have already declared an official Facebook Fast. So okay, I am now officially on a Blogging Break-- for a week or two, maybe even three.

That was more difficult to write than it sounds. I *heart* blogging.

We are having "family issues" over here and it is just way too easy for me to escape into cyberspace rather than deal with real life. But deal with it I must, and die trying.

(Taking a blog break is kind of like dying. You know, in the "dying to self" sense of the word.)

I could write lots more about this. Some of it I have already written, in my head. There it will stay, I think.

*Sigh*

Breaking (up) is hard to do. But it is not forever. I shall return. Perhaps as early as next week. Perhaps not.

 

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Sunday 12 April 2009 - you are missed
Posted by CarpeBanana
and prayed for.
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Sunday 12 April 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jugglingpaynes
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I send you hugs and hope all will be as it should be.

And also one little selfish prayer that you'll be back soon. :o)

Peace and Laughter,
Cristina
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Monday 13 April 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by callmekate
Sorry about the family issues - ugh! I'll pray for you. During your break, you could always comment on my blog. Also, if you could pray for a little girl named Charity (the subject of my current post), she could use it. Have a good break!

Kate
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Monday 13 April 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by crazybusy
(((Bethany)))
I'll be praying for you- whatever the situation may be, God knows, and I'm sure could benefit from prayer. No matter what it is.
A FB fast would probably be good for me, too.
Love, Alyssa
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Monday 13 April 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I respect you for taking a blogging break. I hope the break pays off for you and your family. And I hope you can come back sometime soon---when the time is right.

Hugs.
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Monday 13 April 2009 - We'll be here when you get back...
Posted by ComfyDenim
Family is way more important than blogging.
See you on the flip side!!!

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Wednesday 15 April 2009 - and just so you know
Posted by Anonymous
we will simply wait ... no biggie.
kristina
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Saturday 18 April 2009 - <><
Posted by CelticMom
Hi Bethany,

Sorry to hear about your family's concerns. Please know that you and yours will be kept in my prayers, and that you have been and will remain in my thoughts. Take as much time as you need - blogland will keep, but family will not.

I'm here if you ever need a sounding board.
love,
Shani
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Sunday 19 April 2009 - I understand
Posted by brownie
the need for a break. Will add you to my prayers. I know you'll be back.

I also joined facebook - it's fun but I found that I was spending too much time on it. I even cut back on my blogging. I will pick that up again - it's "therapeutic" for me.

Edited by brownie on Sunday 19 April 2009 at 3:14 PM
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Tuesday 28 April 2009 - hi
Posted by CarpeBanana
just stopping by to say I miss your updates and am thinking of you all. Hope you can be back soon.
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Sunday 3 May 2009 - Hi!
Posted by MOMflippedisWOW
Gee, you and I keep having more and more in common! =) I, too, seemed to have taken a blogging break.

We just went through lots of troubles (employee relations, mono, refrigerator and well breaking, etc,) but life goes on and we are back to calm again. I didn't leave the cyber world. I just jumped channels and found myself counseling so many people on their life choices that I came back to blog world where my friends are much smarter and better balanced.

Pop on over when you come back to blogging as I've missed your posts. BTW, your nephew is beautiful! That was such a sweet post it brought tears to my eyes and prayers to my lips.

Peace and Laughter!
Vicki

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Monday 4 May 2009 - =-)
Posted by CelticMom
Thinking of you and yours, Bethany.... Miss you, but hoping that all is getting sorted/resolved/joyful on your end. Take your time...

love,
Shani
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