Thank you. Thank you for your notes of encouragement. I know I’ve been MIA and the notes you’ve sent saying you’ve missed me have meant the world. Thank you.
I just can’t seem to engage for some reason. For those of you that have been through a big life event {of the negative kind} … you know how people seem to just move on … the world just moves on around you … and you’re sort of left standing there screaming {on the inside, of course}, “hey, wait a minute world … don’t you know the pain I’m in?” Everything else just seems so trivial and unimportant. I don’t mean that to sound cruel … it’s just where I’m at, and why I can’t engage right now.
I think there’s some good news around the corner though! I’m in the midst of some pretty big life changes … {and maybe a few blog changes too!}, and I hope to be back in the game real soon and share it with y’all. :)
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you know we’ll be here when you are ready :) so for now, prayers continue to come… and when you are feeling like you are all alone, lost and not able to quite take a step, remember who loves you (Jesus!) and know that He’s by your side just waiting on the right time. don’t let go. xoxo
i know EXACTLY what you mean by this. of course my life’s details may be different, but have been experiencing similar feelings to what you’ve expressed here. i’m hoping to get back to this life real soon, but that all depends on how these current details play out. know that you’re in my thoughts constantly, even if i’m not able to shoot ya a message as frequently here. love you my friend! and your family too! ::hugs::
I do miss your beautiful photos and your words of wisdom, they have led me to see things differently…. I am thinking about you and sending thoughts of encouragement and strength your way.
hey girl! i’ve been thinking about you! and praying for you. can’t wait to hear all about it. i’ve been MIA too. You couldn’t have explained it better. i just can’t seem to feel connected to anyone anymore b/c it seems to me they couldn’t possibly know what i’m going thru. our pain may be from different sources, but the same in a way and i know you “get it”. But, God is using it all for His good and I can tell He’s working in me thru the pain….that is why all of a sudden I embrace the bad in a new way. Lots of love, cat
We’ll all be here when you’re ready. In the meantime you will continue to be in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. I love you, sweet friend, and know you’ll come through this even stronger than before!
as always, sending love & prayers your way… hang in there my friend!
Well, hello there, Cutestuff! :-) Love you!!!! (And might I just say, that even amidst great personal crisis, you’re still a better blogger than I am!!) :-P
Oh hello! I think I speak for everyone in how much we have ALL missed you. But you need this time away for healing…you have no reason to feel guilty for that. You know we’re all here from you and praying for your strength and grace amidst the storm. Sending BIG love and hugs. :)
Someone once said that silence is golden…hmm! I know what its like to be screaming on the inside and not knowing how to let it out. My husband after his surgery made me watch a very sad movie…and it was then that I was able to release a lot of the tears that needed to come out. My dear, don’t let your emotions stay bottled up inside. Let them out before your body pays the consequences. Remember, God holds every single tear that His children cry. ((Hugs))
Hugs! Hope the good news is extra good!! You are in my prayers.
Hey there! When your ready to get back in the game, I’m ready to catch what your throwing:)Praying for you and your family and hey, if you need to cry…. Do It! It is not a sign of weakness, but strength in that God is catching each tear…….. He will carry you, heck, I bet he is right now!!! Love you guys
Took a walk along the beach today & prayed for whomever came to mind. I taught SS last Sunday & learned a 5 fingered prayer. Your start with your thumb (your family), your pastor, our leaders, then the ring finger is the sick or weak. One of the first times in my life, I could barely come up with anyone who is sick (pretty amazing). However, when I used the word weak instead, oh, did my heart overflow with those that are weak right now. May you be able to hide in His shelter & come out when you need to.
You’ve got prayers coming in from ALL OVER THE WORLD!! I hope you can feel them. The glory of blogging is that we do it when it is GOOD for us… of course we miss seeing you, but when it is GOOD for you to BLOG then it will BE GREAT for us to read and enjoy! MISS YOU dearly!!! xoxoxoxoxo
As always, thinking about you & praying for you! Just knowing that there may be good news to come MAKES MY HEART SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! Can’t wait for you to share the good news!
Can I just add… 1) I don’t read blogs EXCEPT YOURS and 2) I hate commenting online EXCEPT TO YOU. Why? I truly believe that you have a gift of choosing the right words to share at the right time. Plus, you are a great writer & photographer and your thoughts and images are both fun & inspiring. And you’re crafty, too :) Bottom line… thank you for posting. You are much appreciated.
Take your time and when you feel like sharing those who love you will still be here waiting..to share laughter, tears, frustration, jubilation or any other emotion you may have…love you!
Big hugs for you and all your loved ones.
much love to you dear friend…always!
can I say “repeat” on everything everyone wrote before me? :)
All in due time Tracie… You’ll be stronger than ever! Just remember that your friends and family are cheering for you. xoxo
Godspeed my five beautiful girls!!! I love you, miss you and will see you soon!!!
Sometimes it is very hard to put into words for someone to give them encourgagement during the dark times, but just know that you are blessed with many friends and people who care and may you draw the strength you need from them and from your Faith in God. Yes, I miss your blogs as they are always so full of inspiration…I’m hoping better days to come for you soon so you can continue to bring your gift of inspiration to others.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers on a daily basis!!! I miss you my dear friend and I am here for you if you should need me! xoxo
Hey Tracie – I think of you often and pray that you’re doing okay. I check your site daily looking for my daily motivation blog post! :) I’ll be looking forward to seeing you back in the swing of things – but it’s surely understandable that you need time to regroup. After reading everyone’s posts, you have a great support network – be sure to lean on any one of us when necessary! :) {{HUGS}}
Once again thank you for your honesty! You continue to be an encouragement even when you don’t feel “engaged.” You have given us many posts to read and reread that continue to draw me closer to the Lord. Your words always remind me of how we are strengthened in our trials. I am glad you updated so that we can all pray for you where you are at right now. I trust the Lord is strengthening you from our prayers. It is good to know that even a woman who is so strong in the Lord has times when you need to just “be”.
For over two years, I have followed your blog and have fallen in love with your photography and creativity. I have only posted one time before but I wanted you to know that even in your most vulnerable and alone moments, you are surrounded with Him and with love. You amaze me, even during times of struggle, you still illicit strength..that much is clear from this post alone. I am very sorry to hear you are enduring such a hard time. To be disengaged and detached, it’s allowing you to focus your energy on what is most important. During trying times, I like to think of it as a protective envelope for coping. In this time I hope for you love, peace, rest, health and healing. Many warm wishes and prayers to you and your family.
miss you tons but know you have other things to attend to…just know we all LOVE YOU and are praying for you. You are never alone – lean on Jesus – He is your best friend at all times and He will bring you through the darkest of days. He has never failed me :) We will all be here for you when you are ready…in the meantime, I’m keeping those prayers, positive thoughts and virtual hugs coming your way. <3
thinking of you! you’ve been on my mind, sending love and prayers your way~ xo
God is the Peace in the midst of your storm! You hang in there Tracie, God is your strength and your refuge! I am praying for you and your family. The enemy has no authority over your life! You are a child of the most high and you have the authority to speak healing and peace over this time in your life! When life throws you a curve ball, hold on tight to your Faith and shout the praises of our Heavenly Father! You will be amazed of the difference it will make. Blessings from my family to yours!
tracie what you are saying is so true! you are truly seeing the world through God’s perspective. when my mom passed away, I was at work and people were talking to me about deadlines and I remember thinking, really? you think this is what is important in life. don’t you know my mom just died. you work on your girls and God (G+G). that will bring you peace right now. love you and miss you, too.
thinking of you often, praying for you daily. xoxo.
You, your husband and precious girls are in my prayers every day and I always look forward to your blog posts. They speak to me of the freedom that blooms from our faith walk. Freedom from fear, anger and unforgiveness. Those things simply don’t belong on our Christian walk, and you are a fine example of that.
I loved your post about Taylor’s birthday. What a beautiful girl she is and I know you have been a big part of her loveliness.
Stay strong and continue to shine your light . . . and remain focused on Him who blesses you daily.
Because of Calvary we share a savior, I have read all of your blogs today, I truly feel the presence of the Holy Spirit, you will hoefully know the difference you have made in the bitterness I wanted to own about so many things, Thank you for being an epistle on how god’s love is first in all things. Godspeed tsj, from your sister in Christ.
You are an inspiration and a help without you many things in my life would not be easy to deal with God bless you
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