Then life happened.
Some of you know and some of you may not (mainly because it's not one of the things I talk about a lot on the blog here) that my son has cerebral palsy and a few other health issues and is dependent on my husband and I for just about everything. OK, everything.
We love him to the moon and back!
But last Monday I had to rush him to the ER. And next thing you know we're spending a lot of time in ICU with a bad case of pneumonia that threw his entire body into a tailspin.
When last I saw you I was talking about my home office and how I would be back in a few days to show you what was in all those cute baskets and tins and stuff. At that point I had the post half-written and was patting myself on the back for being ahead of the game.
He is fine now. Thank God.
But it was a pretty scary time and something I do not wish to ever experience again.
Today is the first day I actually felt I could sit down and write anything about it. My brain was fried and the whole idea of sitting down at my computer to think and to type was so overwhelming.
So why am I telling you all this? Just to let you know that . . .
I don't know.
But what I do know is that I am a one woman show here. Some bloggers have a staff of writers who ghost-write articles for them (gasp). But it's just me here. I want my blog to be MY voice writing about MY ideas.
So when something big happens that takes precedent over writing a pretty post about a DIY project or home decor, then I will drop y'all like a hot potato.
Sorry, but even though I love you to death and even though this is my job now, my son is my number 1 priority.
and
My home is still stuck in winter-land!!! I have paper snowflakes in my entryway, my winter porch pots are still on my front porch drying out as we speak and I may have a winter vignette still setting on my coffee table.
Although I'm seeing Easter bunnies, spring wreaths and gardening posts smacking me in the face on other blogs, I'm just not there yet. I mean, it's March (I just realized that this morning) so it's not odd to see spring posts, but I'm already feeling behind before I have eaten my first Cadbury Egg.
Anyhow, I wanted to thank everyone who sent me emails asking if everything was OK. And I wanted to explain where I've been. And I wanted to tell you to hug your babies and grandbabies!
Oh heck, hug your furbabies while you're at it.
I'll see you this weekend with the post about the rest of my office. I pinkie swear.
Psst - that's totally not my photo up above. I bought it on Canva. I don't even know any lambs. Or sheep.
taryterre
Hugs and alot of love being sent your way. I am glad to hear things have turned around and are better than they were. You and your son are in my prayers. You come back to this blogland when you feel you can. Don't rush on our account. Take care.
Deanna Rabe
I'm sorry about your son! So glad he is better! I'm certain that would be so scary!
Anita in SC
Praying for your family, I cannot imagine how horrible that was!
FLORENCE @ VintageSouthernPicks
Pam, of course family is first & always will be in my book. Glad your son is OK now. Gosh, I hate any trip to the hospital ever. My hubby had a planned surgery & my life was consumed with that, it was hard to think about writing a blog post.
Don't feel bad about having winter vignettes still out. You should see a very prominent house in our neighborhood...still has the Christmas snowflakes on his house...not that it bothers me. I really don't care, but we were wondering if he decided to leave them up all year...LOL. Not much around here gets decorated either, so don't feel bad.
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods
Oh, Pam! How I love your voice and your truth and well... all of it!
I had been missing you. So happy your son is better and hope that your life settles down. Can't wait to see what you have in store for March!
{BIG hugs}
~ Ashley
Sue Pagels
Totally understandable! Glad your son is doing better and hope you guys have some time to rest after all that - emotionally exhausting! Your blog is one of my favs 🙂
Shelley
life does happen....I understand it completely....so hang in there....and do what you do..
Rebecca Root
Pam, I am very sorry about your son being so ill. You and your husband must have been so worried! But glad to hear he and you are getting better. Your blog is one I look forward to! I want my home to be my home - comfy and cozy. Your blog seems much more "real" to me, more my style. I also must tell you that I love your humor, your blog makes me smile and laugh! We also have a lot of the same interests and likes. Love my thermos'! And my plaid! Oh my! So lighten up on yourself a bit and do spring when you can do spring - no worries with a calendar or a date or deadline. Have fun with it when you can and then please, please share it with us!
Judith Koffler
Family is always first. I am glad he is doing better. Have time for yourself and your creative juices will pour back. Looking forward to your spring thoughts.
Debra Oliver
good for you, Pam. Keep it real! you and your family are first. way before anything here on the blog and it really makes me queasy that there are bloggers that hire out their work and help. sorry, it's just me and I wouldn't want it any other way. This happened to me this last several weeks when a thyroid condition put me in a tailspin. Glad to hear your son is better, I'm sorry, I didn't realize this. take care of yourself and no apologies to anyone, including yourself!
Debra Oliver
ps. LOVE the lamb photo!
Paulette
I'm glad your son is fine now. Hope things have settled down for all of you.
March came in like a tired lion here. It snowed yesterday, but the most peaceful, dreamy, snow globe-y snow, like Christmastime all over again. A week or so ago, it was in the mid-60s, which is VERY odd for February up north here.
chris aka monkey
aww pam i am so sorry to hear that happened but glad it is all better now, and you know i love you and i don't care if you leave the snowflakes up until next Christmas, heck spray some rit dye water on them in different colors and call 'em flowers xx
Lynn
I am so happy your son has recovered! How scary that must have been for you and your family! Love to all of you!
Eme
Just was wondering today where your posts were and family is first. So glad your son is better. You take the time you need there will always be plenty of Spring days, just take care of your son and yourself. Blessings, Eme
Bonnie
Thank you for being real. I am so glad your son is on the mend. And I am really happy because I just finished taking down the last of my mantel's Christmas decorations. (They were red so I figured they looked sort of valentine -y? Not). You make me feel normal - high praise in my book! Life happens; thanks for sharing yours. You and your family have a place in my heart.
Tina G.
I just took down my red (Christmas/Valentine) stuff today also! Really nice to know I am not the only one!
Dee
So glad that everything is ok! I'd hug you if you were here but just consider this a cyber hug 🙂