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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. Travelin' GRITS

      February 21, 2015 at 9:24 am

      I concur, family first. But thanks for writing and sharing. I love your sense of humor and your special thrift finds. Take care of you and your son, and know that we'll be here to read your posts regardless of length of time.

    2. Patti Estep

      February 21, 2015 at 8:22 am

      Oh Pam, that's heartbreaking. Prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family.

    3. Larissa Prodigal Pieces

      February 21, 2015 at 7:26 am

      Family first, and we are praying for a sense of peace for you. {HUGS}

    4. susie @ persimmon moon cottage

      February 20, 2015 at 10:43 pm

      I hope that your son will be doing better soon. Family comes first. I will continue to watch for you anytime you post. You and your son will be in my prayers.

    5. Sheila Halterman

      February 20, 2015 at 10:10 pm

      Hugs and prayers for you and your family. I hope you find answers for your son's problems. and life can get back to normal for all of you. We miss your funny, interesting posts, but family must always be first. Take care.

    6. KJ@letsgoflyakite

      February 20, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      Thinking about you and your boy Pam. I hope that you are successful in getting these health issues assessed and properly diagnosed. I can only imagine how worrisome this is.

    7. TARYTERRE

      February 20, 2015 at 3:50 pm

      You have to do what is most important. Your son is indeed your top priority. I hope the situation stabilizes for him and you. You are in my prayers. I love your life is like photography quote.

    8. Shara

      February 20, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      Family first. Always. I hope everything is okay and your son is getting the help he needs. We'll always be here waiting for a post! *I never travel with coffee. But, I NEED that cup......

    9. Deb

      February 20, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      Hope things settle down soon and you and your precious son are back to "normal".

    10. Joanne Noragon

      February 20, 2015 at 11:26 am

      I hope you have all issues sorted as soon as possible; I know how it just sucks up time. But, you son is first and we'll see your adventures when you get to them.

    11. Junkchiccottage

      February 20, 2015 at 10:18 am

      Hi Pam,
      Sorry to hear your son is struggling. Life does have a way of taking over sometimes and blog land has to wait. We are here for you and enjoy your wonderful posts when you can do them. Keeping good thoughts for better days ahead for your son. OMG that thermos coffee mug is sooooooo cute.
      Kris

    12. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      February 20, 2015 at 10:08 am

      You are right where you should be, Pam...I hope your son is doing better soon. I've always used my blog as my go-to happy, creative place, too...I understand what you mean by that. Sending a big xoxo your way...

    13. Lottie

      February 20, 2015 at 10:02 am

      Yes, we will be here! Hope your son's health continues to improve!

    14. heather t

      February 20, 2015 at 8:58 am

      Hey Pam, my thoughts are with you and your family. Life happens, and blogging will always be there once things are a little more stable, you know? If you can't get to it now....it is what it is. All us parents get that, and you just gotta do what you can do. We'll be here whenever it's good for you to be here 😉

    15. Paula@SweetPea

      February 20, 2015 at 8:13 am

      I hope that your son's health will soon improve. It's got to be difficult to watch someone you love struggle. Family first always!

    16. Heather - New House New Home

      February 20, 2015 at 8:00 am

      Sorry to hear that your son is struggling. Hopefully you can get this sorted quickly and get back to a normal routine.
      Your so right about not making a big deal about whether you're posting or not. I've just recently taken a step back from the blogging world - no more scheduling 3-4 posts per week and spending hours on the computer trying to get it out there. And I feel lighter for it. I feel more creative instead of burdened with creating. I wonder if my readers have noticed that it was a week between posts? I doubt it!

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