Blog Vacation

by Lisa on August 8, 2008

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After going through six hours of chemotherapy on Thursday I will be in bed for the next few days. While I’m laying in bed feeling miserable I’m starting a blogging vacation. I’m not sure if I need three days, five days or 30 days.

Some of the things I’ve experienced over the past few weeks have made me wonder if blogging is something I want to continue. It’s left me wondering who in the blogging world can I really trust.

My energy is much better spent on healing and conquering a disease that is trying to consume my body. If blogging is going to interfere with that then I’m sorry, I can’t continue. Maybe a break will help sort that out.

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1 Karen Sugarpants 08.08.08 at 12:09 am

You do whatever you need to do sweetie. I’m always here for you whether you blog or not.

Karen Sugarpantss last blog post..Only the strong survive

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2 lisa m 08.08.08 at 12:37 am

My prayers & thoughts are with you.

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3 Maureen 08.08.08 at 12:48 am

You’ll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, Lisa, whether you blog or not. Take good care,
Maureen :)

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4 TAWNYA 08.08.08 at 12:52 am

I’m with Karen. On the other hand, if it’s theraputic for you and you can turn off the comments, and that’s what you need to do….

On the other hand, I’m with Karen.

I think about you and your family constantly (even though I may not comment a lot) and I’m always praying for you and sending you “good” vibes for healing. This is all about you and what you need.

I’m sending love and warmth and gods blessing to help you and your family in what ever way He sees.
Tawnya

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5 Mrs. F 08.08.08 at 1:46 am

We will still be here when you decide to come back.

*hugs*

Mrs. Fs last blog post..You Ask, I Answer~Part Three

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6 Mattie 08.08.08 at 1:51 am

Sending my love, hope, and prayers every day.

My heart is heavy with great sadness that you are suffering so much.

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7 Megryansmom 08.08.08 at 5:49 am

Go ahead and conserve your energy, I’ll check back here to see how you are.

Megryansmoms last blog post..Gotta Do It Thursday

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8 kapgar 08.08.08 at 7:03 am

You take as much time as you need to get better. We’ll be here.

kapgars last blog post..And I’m free…

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9 diz 08.08.08 at 7:34 am

You have a lot of people in your corner, regardless of whether you continue blogging or not. Look out for #1.

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10 Christine 08.08.08 at 7:50 am

You have every right to take a blogging vacation, and focus on yourself. I hope that you respond well to the chemo, and that you can enjoy this wonderful weather this weekend. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers, and you take all the time you need!

Christines last blog post..My summer enrichment, part 2

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11 hello haha narf 08.08.08 at 8:42 am

do what you have to do! your health is the utmost priority.

although i do have to wonder if you vacationing from writing is the answer. perhaps a vacation from what the rest of us write is the answer? may i respectfully suggest that you consider staying away from everyone’s blogs…the dramas and successes and failures and antics and everything…just write here about what you are thinking and feeling? regardless, you are loved and supported. and prayed for.

with much love and healing thoughts,

becky

hello haha narfs last blog post..Did That Really Just Happen?

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12 Kate 08.08.08 at 8:44 am

I think you are using a lot of wisdom.
Whatever you decide, I wish you the best, always.

Kates last blog post..Getting Out of Yourself

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13 HeatherK 08.08.08 at 8:52 am

Sounds like a wise thing. I’m here if you need me in the coming weeks. Just give a yell…

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14 Miss Britt 08.08.08 at 9:07 am

While you’re not blogging remember -

You have my phone number and my email address.

Any time babe. Any time.

Miss Britts last blog post..Mr. Washington

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15 Krystle 08.08.08 at 9:09 am

Lisa,

You absolutely have every right to take this much needed break from the blogging. You have to focus on YOU and when there is a constant worry lingering in the back of you head about how somebody is going to react to you now, or how someone is going to comment on your blog, or God for bid if someone is going to question your truthfulness of having cancer… It’s time to take that well deserved break. You are focusing on you and your inner being, along with your husband and children. Your family needs you more than us bloggers do right now.

We’re here for you, and we’re ready to listen when you’re ready to talk. If that never happens, we respect that as well…after all, this is all about you and what you want. Of course we’ll miss you though… ;) .

When and if you do need us, just call our names… and we’ll be there. (Now I have that song in my head…geez!)

Much love, thoughts, prayers, and well wishes sent your way Lisa. I think about you every single day…

Krystles last blog post..Stumped

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16 misfithausfrau 08.08.08 at 9:31 am

Please take care of yourself and be well!

misfithausfraus last blog post..Must…Finish…Unpacking

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17 Jenni 08.08.08 at 9:54 am

Get some rest, and take care of yourself.

We’ll still be here when you get back.

*hugs*

Jennis last blog post..How To Win Friends and Influence People

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18 3rdtimesacharm( 3T ) 08.08.08 at 10:06 am

You’ll be in mine and my family’s prayers now and throughout your blogging vacation. You do what you need to, to stay positive, rest, and work on healing, my friend.

Healing thoughts, (((HUGS))) & love,

3T

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19 Nina 08.08.08 at 10:19 am

I’ve seen the ugly, too. I don’t blame you from stepping back for a while, especially since you’ve got healing to do. We’re here for you whether you blog or not. Focus of getting well, and we’ll see you when we see you.
(((((hugs)))))

Ninas last blog post..The Plan

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20 AmyM 08.08.08 at 10:22 am

While I’ll miss you, I certainly understand you doing whatever it takes to make you better and get through all of this. Take care of yourself.

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21 Crys 08.08.08 at 12:37 pm

i totally support you. you need to focus on getting well and being in serene environments. the blogosphere at times doesn’t contribute to either of those things.

peace be with you.

Cryss last blog post..Two Steps To Butterfly

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22 Yo 08.08.08 at 1:37 pm

while i would love love love to keep reading about your journey, you have to do what’s best for you. as kind and loving as the internets have been to you, the internets have been equally cruel.

i hope you keep writing, but for every good thing you put out here, it is attacked and questioned, forcing you to defend yourself. and that’s not fair.

concentrate on getting better. we’ll be here if/when you post again.

Yos last blog post..chicken ballz

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23 Chrissi 08.08.08 at 2:13 pm

My heart is with you.

Take this time to be. Snuggle with your kids, soak in the love of your hubby.

Hugs to you..

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24 ~jtm 08.08.08 at 3:34 pm

I’m new here but will echo everyone’s comments. Just an fyi I responded to your comment on my blog (which is being a pain in the ass!)… anyway re: aspergers. Anytime you want to e-mail me about that please feel free.
Sending peace and healing vibes your way.

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25 Finn 08.08.08 at 4:37 pm

Well damn, girl, I’m just getting to know you! :(
/pout

Take care of yourself and sort it out when you feel up to it. I wish you love, happiness, peace and healing.

Finns last blog post..Reader’s Choice: Time Out

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26 Cookieval 08.08.08 at 4:55 pm

I’ll miss your blog. But you need to do what you can to look after yourself. Thanks for all you’ve said and done.
Take care.

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27 Jo 08.08.08 at 8:10 pm

While I enjoy reading your blog I would much rather know that you are taking it easy, trying to feel better, and spending time with your family. You do what is best for YOU as far as the blog goes. If your heart isn’t in it anymore then leave it for awhile. I don’t think anyone would say a word against you for it sweety.

I’m sorry you have to go through chemo, it’s a hell I don’t ever want to know and hope never to know.

Take it easy and know people are thinking of you. BIG BIG hugz.

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28 Tug 08.08.08 at 9:24 pm

Take care of you Lisa, concentrate on healing and you and your family. You’ve got my # and e-mail if EVER you need anything, k?

Thoughts and prayers…many times daily…always.

Tugs last blog post..Roses

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29 Karl 08.09.08 at 7:57 pm

Don’t let the bastards grind you down, babe. Remember, asshattery is the exception, not the rule. Look at all the support you get here and keep that in mind.

Karls last blog post..Dear Dr. Freud…

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30 Lisa 08.11.08 at 2:20 pm

Thank you for your support everyone. I really appreciate it very much. It’s all of you that keep me going!

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