It's been a long time.
Things got pretty tough there for a while.
I won't bore you with a long story, but just imagine hospitals and a precious child and you will get the picture.
BUT........
We are entering Christmas having come out the other side in one piece ( read - broken into a thousand bits and put back together by support, love and care).
It is the old cliche that at times like this you know who will be there when the going gets tough.
Thank you for the messages and e.mails - they meant a lot. If I didn't reply it was simply because I couldn't.
SO...........
A new year looms. I am still working full time and loving it, but life is busy . We are entering the phase of GCSEs with my eldest. I am not at all too proud to admit the work is too hard at times for me!
I will begin to renter the world of blogging as I am not ready to let go completely. I have been reading my favourite blogs over the past months and although silent I have loved the escape it brings!
I wish you all a very Happy Christmas with whoever you are spending this season with. Be gentle with those who are close to you. The threads of life are so very delicate and can be quickly and easily broken. Cherish the moments you have here and now with those you love.
HAPPY CHRISTMAS!
I am sorry to hear that you have been having a very tough time recently. I pleased though that you are through the other side and it's lovely to read your blog once again. Have a super Christmas and all the best in 2015.
ReplyDeleteThank you - hope all is well with you. Have a lovely Christmas!
DeleteHello Claire, it is so nice to hear from you again. I am one of this very silent email followers, I also have not written on my blog for ages, sometimes the real life is just too time consuming and more important anyway.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Christmas with your family and enjoy the break.
Love from Scotland, Nessie
Thank you Nessie - You are right about life and taking a break. Hope you have a lovely Christmas too! XX
DeleteI have just made a comment but it disappeared. What I wanted to say was that you have been missed.
ReplyDeleteI am glad your troubles now seem to be behind you.
Wishing you and your family all the best for the end of 2014 and the start of 2015.
Jane X
Thank you Jane - yes looking forward to a better 2015 indeed! Hope you and your family are all well and have a lovely Christmas! X
DeleteWelcome back. I noticed that you were absent and wondered if all was ok. I'm sorry to hear that you've had a difficult time but hope that all is well now and that you are looking forward to a better and healthier new year. Have a very happy Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you Helen - sometimes it is just enough to get through each day isnt it!? Hope things are good with you! X
DeleteGood to see you back. I'm glad things are easier for you now. Wishing you a very happy and peaceful Christmas xx
ReplyDeleteThank you - wishing you all the best for Christmas too! XX
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear you have had a difficult time, and hope that you have come through the worst of it now. I really missed your blogging and look forward to hearing from you again (when you are good and ready, no pressure!) wishing you and your family a happy Christmas. X
ReplyDeleteThank you - wishing you a great Christmas too! XX
DeleteWhat a lovely surprise to see you pop into my feed Claire!!
ReplyDeleteChildren, sent to keep us on our toes & the most powerful love in our heart.
Wishing you & your family a wonderful Christmas & the happiest, healthiest 2015.
Love & hugs, from one Appleby to another! Xx Xx
Claire how lovely to hear from you - I've missed you - so sorry to hear you've had a tough time but I'm so glad things are improving for you! xx
ReplyDeleteHope you had a lovely Christmas Claire and hope all are doing well now! Best wishes for 2015!
ReplyDelete~Anne xx