Because it's meant so much, and because your being here has been such a blessing, I find it only deserving to be honest enough to say that after just over 5 1/2 years, I find I am no longer drawn to create posts here. Back in March, I started to examine what role this blog played in my life, and decided the healthy thing to do was to take a break for two months. I had no idea I'd eventually find that the passion for it was gone. I've struggled with it, week by week. Once I was no longer posting on any sort of schedule, the desire to post seemed to simply dissipate. It was what I needed it to be in my life for the time I was posting regularly, and now, I feel I am done for the time being.
I want everyone who has followed this journey to know that I so appreciate the friendships I've made, the love and support that was offered to me here, and the grace with which you let me be a part of your lives as well. I feel it would be disingenuous of me to pretend I'm still here and to simply never post, or post and check in very sporadically. So, for now, I'll just bid you all many warm hugs, and smiles to light your days. Who knows where this life journey will lead me... maybe even back here at some point. In the meantime, take care of yourselves, love those who mean the most to you, live your life with joy and without regret. And again, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
31 comments:
It has been a delight to follow you Jayne. Though I will miss your posts and photography, I am glad you are following the promptings of your heart. All the best to you and your family.
You had a good run, Jayne. I'm so glad to have met you and I'm pleased that we can remain friends.
I'd say this chapter in your life is fulfilled : )
Thank you for all your beautiful posts Jayne. Best of luck with what ever you decide to do to keep yourself entertained. Pop in anytime to say hello. Cheers and Hugs.
Be well Jayne. To you and yours. Grace.
Ray
I love you, friend.
Lynne
Wishing you all the best.God leads each of us in different ways.I trust you will be at peace wherever He leads.You will be missed.
Hugs,Ruth
May God bless you and yours, Jayne...
I understand Jayne, though I am going to miss you! You've given us so much over time, and have touched my heart in so many ways. God Bless you and Sam as you continue your journey.
You were one of the first bloggers I started to follow and you have enriched my life with your beautiful photos and insights. I understand your need to move on. God bless you and your family.
I completely understand, Jayne, but I will miss your blog very much--both your excellent writing and your gorgeous photography. I have been richly blessed by your presence in the blogosphere and am even more grateful for your friendship and for your understanding and compassion in the struggles we share as mothers of autistic sons. Thank you.
God bless you, friend.
Oh Jayne - we'll miss you but completely understand!
Jayne, I will miss you! I have enjoyed our time together. You have been a great friend!
I wish you all the best in your endeavors. May the Lord Bless you and keep you.
Jayne, I shall miss your posts. I know that feeling, though, of going from excitement and creativity in blogging, to the daily grind, to feeling trapped by some kind of self-maintained pressure to keep posting. One doesn't want to lose one's blog friends, yet the bucket and source of writing seems to be empty.
Blessings, friend. I shall hope to stay in touch with you elsewhere.
Jayne- I am so honored to have become your friend through blogging. Take care, and see you on FB! :) Much love, and thank you for sharing your life with us.
I'm waving, Jayne, and blowing kisses. Be well!
Add me to the list of people who will really miss your posts. And to the list of people who understand and support your decision. Stay safe, good blogger buddy.
Your posts and photos have been such a blessing to me. Thanks for sharing yourself in so many ways. God bless and farewell!
Yours was one of the first blogs I followed, Jayne. I am excited for you. You've made this step into new things--so much better than staying where you are just because that is where you've been! I shall miss your photos and your wise words. Be well and happy. xo
But but but...how will I know about good choir singing in a sweet church? how will I know what Sam is doing? how will I know agout your next dream trip (now that you've been to Ireland)? how will I see the flowers in your garden...
Etc.
BUT--that said, I think most of us bloggers find the tank tilting toward empty if we have been at it for a while. I now blog less frequently, and make myself keep doing it as a writing discipline.
And if you get re-inspired, please make sure I know!
I'll miss seeing your posts, but I totally understand. Be well!
Oh Jayne, yours was one of the first blogs I encountered and it was at such a perfect time...as my family maneuvered through a year of "we're not in Italy, but it's not Holland either" your insights and grace evident through your own journey were more helpful than I ever let you know. Thank you for sharing your family, your garden, your music, your trips (especially Cumberland Island)! So glad I was able to catch part of your journey. Thank you!
I'll miss this blog. Thanks for the great photos and posts!
So sorry to have missed your last days. July was such a busy month preparing for the trip and then actually being in Europe - I have been away so long - I was sad to find your last post - but I understand and wish the best of everything.
You had a beautiful blog - I enjoyed so much. Blessings upon you and your family Jayne!
Jayne, I will miss your blog. You posts often kept me grounded in surprising ways. I loved reading about Sam and your choir and your courageous move towards singing and your family and your job and your BIRDS!
You've been a great blessing to me. It's been a good season. Thanks for investing the time you did over the past five years. It mattered.
beth
Oh My~I was just trying to catch up on long overdue blog reading and found that you have retired from blogging...
I totally understand...will miss your lovely posts.
Take care!
I totally understand. I feel that way myself sometimes. Happy Trails to you! Thanks for being honest with us and with yourself.
Dear Jayne, Sadly enough, I have just found your blog today but I have enjoyed reading your past posting and looking at your awesome pictures. Truly, they are so wonderful. I haven't been blogging that long myself but have wondered many times if my time at this pc couldn't be spent in doing something more constructive. Bless you for following your heart and my peace be your Grace.
You sure put a lot into it-I admire your consistency. I think I know how you feel in regards to blogging.Maybe you'll get the desire to blog again in the future. Until then-enjoy life!
Wonderful feelings, wonderful writing, wonderful photographs! It has been a pleasure to have come across your blog two years ago, and I shall really miss it. Thank you indeed for such good blogging these years, and best wishes for you and your family ahead.
Oh Jayne, this must have been a very hard decision for you! I will miss you, but totally understand. To one of my original blogging friends, I wish you all the best in your new life after blogging! I'll still see you on Facebook, right?
{{Hugs!}}
Ruthie
to quote Anne Lamott "Sometimes grace works like waterwings when you feel you are sinking" - thats what you have been like for me... thanks for the invite, much love from here, Katie x
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