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    Life Is Like Photography . . .

    Published by Pam Kessler | 345 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. -

    One of the golden rules of blogging is to not draw attention to the fact that you haven't been blogging regularly. Which is sort of stupid, because if you follow me you sort of know whether you've seen me around blog-town or not.

    Sure, I've put out a few posts here and there since the new year, but not nearly what I've normally done or what I would like to do.

     

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    The cold hard truth is that my son has been having some issues lately. For those that have been following along for a while, you know he has cerebral palsy and some other issues associated with his prematurity, but I've never gotten really into the nuts and bolts of it. And I'm still not sure I'll ever fully talk about it on my blog.

    But some things have changed with him recently and I've sort of been focusing on getting these new issues diagnosed and under control and blogging has taken a back seat to that. My son relies on me 100% for every aspect of his care, so blogging has always been my happy, creative place I go to "when I have a free moment" sort of thing. The free moments are just pretty hard to come by right now.

    For that, I will not apologize. But hopefully we're on the right path to getting this little bump in the road of his health under control and I can get back to life as I know it.

    In totally unrelated news, one of my readers alerted me to the fact the West Elm was carrying those Thermos travel mugs that I was so obsessed with!!! (Would it be wrong to add another few exclamation points?)

    Thermos travel mug at West Elm

    West Elm Thermos Travel Mug

    Not sure if it's a temporary thing or how fast they will sell out, but I bought myself one in a heartbeat!

    And thank you from the bottom of my Thermos loving heart for emailing me about them Jill!!! (there I go with the exclamation points again)

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    1. Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc

      November 09, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      My thoughts are with you and your family my vintage loving friend. I totally get it, the blog drops for me when life gets wobbly, as it should. Hugs and strength. Xo ps.. . Never too many exclamation points, ever!

    2. Sherry@Back2Vintage

      February 22, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      I totally understand. Take care of your son first. We understand and will be here when you have time. I pray that he will do better soon.

    3. Vickie @ Ranger 911

      February 22, 2015 at 10:23 am

      I've noticed that you haven't been blogging as often, Pam, but I know you have a lot resting on your shoulders. My thoughts are with you and I hope your son is doing better and you are blessed with some down time in the days to come. I'm sending a big hug your way.
      xo, Vickie

    4. Anita Diaz

      February 21, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      Pam, prayers and thoughts for all of you:-) You are exactly where you should be and everyone supports that. Hoping your son is doing better soon!!

    5. Debby

      February 21, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      I'm sorry that your boy has been having medical issues. It has to be so hard to see him struggle. I miss your posts but know he takes prority. I hope you can take some breaks from time to time. I know when our son was younger, those breaks were so helpful. Hugs

    6. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads

      February 21, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      Pam, I hope that your son is better and that you have found a resolution for the issues you mentioned. I take care of my mother so many times I'm absent from the blogging world. You know, we can only do what we can do and I think that you have your priorities in the right place.

    7. Melinda

      February 21, 2015 at 6:42 pm

      I have said it before and I will say it again--YOU are your son's best
      advocate and you do a super job!!
      Hope things settle down for you both soon.

      We will be here when you get back.

      What an awesome mug!!!!

      !!!!!!!! make me happy.

      M 🙂

    8. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)

      February 21, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      So sorry to hear your son has had a few setbacks. Hopefully things are better now. I will keep you all in prayer. Just blog when you can, we are always here.

    9. Rue

      February 21, 2015 at 11:55 am

      Hi Pam, I found you through Brenda. I hope everything is going better now 🙂

      Love that Thermos cup!

      rue

    10. Donna Wilkes

      February 21, 2015 at 11:15 am

      I have missed you but son first - know we have surrounded the both of you with love. Speaking of love, love the plaid Thermos cup - wonder how many they have sold?

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