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Just wanted to let those of you who have left comments for me over the last few months know that I'm okay, and my family is okay. Shortly after my last post, my little Yorkie, Coco was killed by a car. My daugther and I took it pretty hard. I still find myself missing him at times. When Kevin was at work and the kids were in school, and all involved in their everyday activities...me, the literal homebody left behind, and Coco were "buds." Then, about three weeks later, our beloved dog, Bailey was also hit by a car. He was 14. He lived for several days, but in the end, we had to make the decision to let him go. With his ever progressing arthritis, he would not recover, but only suffer. We rescued Bailey from the pound almost 12 years ago, when David was an infant. Along with Bailey, years and years of memories also died.

I intended to just take few weeks off from blogging, but then our family went through another really trying, hard time. It was an external circumstance, beyond our control. As a family, we were okay, but the situation was really tough and hard to handle, lasting most of the winter. In all honesty, it was hard to come "here" and post nice, sweet creative posts, when my world was turning upside down. And to play the politics of blogging, which I had grown really tired of, was just not in me. At that point in my life, I couldn't handle the added stress!

Had it not been that many of my posts were "memories" of my family, ...children and home, I would have deleted this blog many months ago. That was one of my primary objectives I began this blog, an avenue to preserve family milestones and events. But somewhere along the way, blogging lost it's zeal for me. I started blogging what I thought others would like or want to see. It became a burden. And when, if I found myself snubbed by any other blogger, for whatever reason, I took it to heart. ...especially those who were friends before their blogs became the big, popular blogs.

Many of you did became real, dear friends to me over the last couple of years. I apologize for the worry I've caused any of you! :) Thank you for being a part of my life, and for letting me be a part of yours! I have missed that!

So, with all that being said, I have started another blog. I don't blog that often. Time just doesn't permit it. And I blog only for myself, as an online diary. What inspires me, my faith, (which, btw, is what got me through these last months), and my family memories. Probably not very interesting for the average person. If you would like to come by and see me there, I'd love for you to! http://ramblingssg.blogspot.com/. You might even recognize a post copied from here, from time to time! :) ~Rhonda

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Vee said...

Oh I'm sorry that you've received such a buffeting. I can't imagine what it's like to lose two beloved pets so close together. You did just the right thing to take time away for when blogging's not fun, there's not much sense in doing it. (While you were away, I developed a new "I will allow bloggers to decide when they will post" philosophy. I really felt that I had become too much of a pest otherwise.) I will visit your new blog...are you planning to close this one or just leave it as a record until you can get it printed?

Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...

Thanks Vee! I will leave this blog up until I can get it printed off! But it is otherwise "closed." ...no more postings! :)

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

Hello Rhonda
Just this morning I was going through my list and once again wondered what had happened to you. That was my regular list. I just looked at my follow list and there you were.

I completely understand your grief in the loss of your precious family members. I also completely understand your stepping away from blogging.

I made the decision to play along less, this year. I do very few "parties" and the ones I do now are smaller. Blogging was becoming work. I started the blog not long after we lost our infant grandson Elijah. The Back Porch was a good place for me to go, to get through that time. Later, it started to become work. That's why I blog with a different philosophy, now.

I stopped writing about the grandkids so much and stopped posting their pictures, for the most part. I was getting uncomfortable doing that.

I blog now, when J and I take a little day trip or I cook something, or paint and change up a room or like today...I did something with the cloches...but, the truth is, those vignettes have been done awhile...I just took a couple of picture and wrote a little bit. I guess I'm saying I don't try as hard as I used to.

I'll visit you at your new place and wish you the best.

Darlene said...

Hi Rhonda,

I am so sorry for the loss of your two precious pups. That is DEFINITELY so hard as they are a part of your family.

Sorry also for the hard time you had through the winter.

I was glad to see a post from you as I was wondering where you had gone. Hope your summer is going better.♥

Stacey said...

Rhonda, I'm so glad you let us know how you are doing. I have to share with you that in the last 11 days both of our dogs have passed away. I posted about one of them on my blog but them 7 days later the other died too. It's quite overwhelming for our family. They were both 15 years old and we knew time was short but to lose both in one week is just too much! All that to say that I understand what you've gone through. It's truly a loss and compounded with life in general I can understand why you decided to keep quiet.

I'm glad you are doing ok and I'll be visiting your other blog. :)

Sending hugs,

Stacey

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Hi Friend :)
I am so so sorry for all the "things" that have been going on in your life. Losing 2 pets so close to each other is awful...
I "hear" what you are saying about blogging...I sometimes find myself "caught" up in stuff that takes me away from me!
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onlymehere said...

This is also when blogging became enjoyable to me again...when I did it for myself to preserve my family memories. I don't keep posts up for long anymore but print them out and put them in a binder. Can you believe I have eight of them filled?! I'm just waiting for a good paycheck to buy more color ink and then I'll be printing more off. I'm leaving up ones that I think may help someone in the same situation though. Welcome back! It's been a rough time for you and I hope things are starting to look up. I'll definitely be checking in on the other blog!
Cindy

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i understand about getting off track,
as i have to make course adjustments
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blessings on your new ramblings,
lea

Deb said...

Hi Rhonda! It is so good to see that you have posted but, I'm so sorry to hear that you've lost your family pets. I also hope and pray that everything in your life is looking up now. I'm with you on the blogging, I've also lost that zeal and from time to time I try to get back into it but, getting back in there has not been worth it. God bless you, and take care of you. Deb

Beth at Aunties said...

Rhonda,

It was a joy to see you post again. I too am so sorry about your two beloved pets. They wiggle themselves right into your heart and then give you their WHOLE heart. I still shed a tear or two when I think of our last beloved pet. But like you are happy for the fun snuggly memories and love we shared with them.
I have missed your wholesome posts and said you were hurt by someone.
I am looking forward to visiting you on your new blog. I too have stepped way back. Life has been pouring too much reality around here too. I will pray for you about your external family circumstance.
We too are going through a devastating one with my sweet innocent mom, which has caused me to even lose 1/3 of my hair since Christmas! It is amazing to me how another's decision can cause such heartache and stress. I am so glad a loving Heavenly Father knows all and it is only through our Savior, Jesus Christ we can be made whole again.
Much love and gentle hugs, ~♥

SmilingSally said...

I'm sorry to learn that times have been rough, Rhonda, but glad that you and yours are okay.

I relate: "somewhere along the way, blogging lost it's zeal for me. I started blogging what I thought others would like or want to see. It became a burden ..."

I have reduced my blogging to only Mondays just because of this feeling of it becoming burdensome.

Unknown said...

Rhonda, I'm so sorry about all the difficult times you've been through lately, but am glad to hear from you! I pray that the Lord will continue to give you strength and comfort.

I totally understand about the blogging - have had some of the very same feelings myself. I'm actually taking a break from blogging for the Summer and will see how I feel about it in September. I'll probably be back at it, but I certainly won't hold myself to any sort of schedule and will blog whatever I want rather than worrying too much about what readers are looking for!

Hugs! Will be stopping by your other blog my friend! :)

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Oh, sweet one, I'm so sorry about your precious little dog. I understand how heart breaking that is. I lost both of mine in one year, and I thought they would have to bury me with them. I still can't talk about it without crying. I miss them so!

I do understand exactly what you're talking about. I still blog, but it isn't as regularly as it once was. I mainly do memes. I have also questioned the why of blogging. So I understand that, too.

Please don't destroy your blog. I always enjoyed it so much. I'm glad you checked in with us, and I'm sorry you've been through an ordeal.

I will go check out your other blog now.

XO,

Sheila :-)

Kathi said...

Rhonda, I'm so sorry for the loss of your little dog and again for the trial you've gone through as a family. I can relate to this post on so many levels. God bless you sweet sister. I will visit you at your new blog. Kathi

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Hi Rhonda,
Blogging has lost it's appeal to me too in many ways, but the friends I made are real!

I consider you a blogging friend, and will stop in to visit your new blog.

Hope all of you are doing good...and Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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May your New Year be filled with many Blessings and abundances of Joy for 2011. From my mountain to yours, Until next year
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