Hello everyone!
I hope you are all well.
I wanted to tell you that after long and heartfelt thinking, I came to a decision that I need to take a long break from blogging. My heart has been telling me things here and there and after an ER visit the other day, I decided it was literally screaming at me. Everything checked out well but I am being monitored right now to make sure that they aren't missing anything.
If you are new here, about 6 years ago I had two heart attacks and open heart surgery due to my pregnancy. Everything turned out well in the end and I have felt really good but it seems like stress and whatever seems to settle into my chest which gives me the feeling of having a heart attack, panic attacks and just weird palpitations. Things have always checked out good but I need to stop feeling like this and start taking care of me. I need to concentrate on my health and my family for now. I will visit from time to time because I love you all and you have been nothing but supportive and wonderful friends and you inspire me.
I hope to come back, but I think it will be a while before I post again, well except for May 1, I was invited to join Stacey at A Sort of a Fairytale for a house tour a few months ago, I am excited for that, she is so sweet. So I will be doing that, but otherwise not so much in between and after for a bit . I am very sorry and believe me it was a hard decision and after talking to some friends, I think it is the right one for now.
I hope everyone stays well and enjoys their Spring and thank you again from the bottom of my wonky heart, you are a wonderful community of friends.
I will see you again!!!
Hugs!!!!
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i hope all is well and i will keep you in my thoughts. :) take care of YOU.
Hey sweet girl... I hope this break gives you time to relax, breathe, take care of yourself, and just be with the people you love.
Thoughts and prayers coming your way :)
xo,
Carolyn
I think you are amazing to come to such a decision. You know what is truly important and I hope one day I am courageous enough to do the same thing when the situation calls for it. I will be here if you decide to come back but know I am amazingly encouraged by you and pray the absolute best for you and your family!
Hugs!
Jessica
Thank you for listening to that voice inside of you and taking care of yourself. You can not take care of others if you aren't well yourself. So that is definetely the best gift you can give to your family and of course all us bloggers know that they always come first. I will be praying for peace and joy for you my friend!! I will miss seeing you, but I know you will be back when the time is right. No hurry. Love you girl!! :)
Good for you for listing to your heart. In this case, literally. You're in my prayers, my friend. Enjoy your time.
Michelle-
I had NO idea!
Thanks so much for giving us the low down-- please don't feel like you need to apologize.
I'm glad you're listening to that voice inside-- God gives us a gift of dicernment... I'm glad you are 'getting it'!
Let your body recouperate, let you mind Stay on Him, and let your time with your family be a blessing and a joy.
-Pat
Best wishes. You are wise to listen to that inner voice. I hope you find peace and health.
Of course health goes first, no question about it! Take care and I´ll see you when you´re ready, hugs! :-)
Awww, I just found you....pretty blog .Love that music.Best wishes, to everything there is a season.
just enjoy them all.
Take really good care of yourself, health and family is so important, we will all miss you and hope to see you back well and healthy again. xg
Glad you're listening to that little voice within and taking some time out to look after yourself, there's nothing more important! We'll all be here if you come back or pop in from time to time. All the best for some wodnerful, relaxing times with your family! xo K
Dear sweet friend,
I understand and pray you get your well rest! You have been a great, over the top blogger...you are the real thing. You have made me feel loved by your beautiful words and always commenting back, always. That means a lot and says so much about you and your sweet heart. I will miss you...take all the time you need.
It was a pleasure blogging with!
Much love,
Rayanne
I am glad you are ok and you are listening to your heart in every way. Take care my friend.
So glad you have come to this decision after having it weigh on you for so long! Your health is by far the most important thing! I owe you a phone call...this week!
xoxo Kat
you take care of yourself sweet Michelle! if you ever decided to come back, you know that blogging will still be here! I lost my mom a few weeks ago and I'm not sure when I'll log on to blogger again. so I understand that sometimes you just need a break.
take care and be well!
xo
Polly
Dear Michelle
So sorry to hear your news and health scare and hope all will settle down once you take that well earned break.. I know blogging was sidelined for me this earlier year as I just had other pressing issues...
I'll miss you and your posts of the lovely home you have made for your family.. but you have to put you first.
Take good care of you!!! ciao ciao xxx Julie
PS sorry I'm always so late to visit!!
Michelle,
I hope that this break will be good for you, I will miss you my friend. I will be sure to keep you in my daily prayers and look forward to seeing you here again in blogland, when it's the right time for you.
Blessings,
Linda
I am going to MISS YOU SO MUCH. But you must take care of yourself my sweet. Too many young people these days are having way too much stress and that is taxing on the heart. I too get heart palpitations and my chest pains and stomach aches were very instrumental in making me come to the decision that I have to quit my HIGH STRESS teaching job! YES!
OK, we are here when you need us. Please rest up and let us know how things work out for you precious Michelle....Anita
I am so sorry that you ended up in the ER. I pray strength in your heart, Michelle. I pray for healing.
I totally understand your decision and don't blame you at all. I will sure miss you and your beautiful ideas and creativity. I will think about you every time I look at my sheers. :)
God bless, Amy
Hello,
Take care of yourself and you will be missed. I enjoy reading your posts and will miss your beautiful pictures.
Thank you for always taking your time to post on my blog.
Take care and we'll be here when you return.
Claudia
I'm sorry to hear about health(Please take care) and I am going to miss your beautiful and inspiring blog.
dear michelle,
so sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. take good care of yourself and know that you will be missed! i am sending healing vibes your way and i hope that you will find some peaceful moments in front of a canvas, painting away.....art can soothe the soul and heart.
erin
xxoo
Holding you close in heart & prayer my precious, precious friend.
Love you so xoxo
All my love,
Deborah xoxoxoxooxoxxooxox
Oh Michelle - I'm going to miss you - you are such a sweet bloggy friend. You take care of you, will be thinking of you - lots of love xxx Nat
Boo...I am so sorry that you're smiling face won't be around much in blogland. I totally understand and you need to be the first priority. Take good care of yourself. You will be in my prayers. I hope you will check in with us from time to time :) Take care of you!
Oh sweetie!! I had no idea! I'm so sorry!!! But I'm glad that you're listening to that inner voice. It's so important. YOU are important to me, lil sis. Take all the time you need to relax, heal, and get strong again. With summer right around the corner, it's the perfect time to kick back.
Love you with all my heart! ♥
xoxo laurie
you already know what i'm going to say. i am praying this very moment. breaks are good. but i would love to hear from you via email, phone, or lunch (why not?).
smiles to you, sunshine.
michele
Oh, friend, I am so relieved that they didn't find anything serious going on and I will be praying that with a lot of rest you will begin to feel much better! I completely understand why you would want to take a break and just know that we will be praying for you and that we all support you. Selfishly I hope you will be back sooner rather than later but we will be here no matter when! :-)
Love, Vanessa
You need to do what's right for you, Michelle. Your health and well-being are so important...you don't want to jeopardize them. I sure am going to miss you though! I hope to see your pretty smiling face and read your happy thoughts again. Big hugs ♥
You will be missed, but I am so glad you are taking care of you. You are so truly talented but there is no reason that talent can't exist right within your family and your life in your home.
Many blessings to you my friend,
Laura
Take care, Michelle. We'll be thinking of you and wishing you the best. Rest. Relax. Watch the sky.
That sounds like the best decision. Taking care of you and your family is the most important of all. Wishing you the best and hope that your break gives you the rest that you need. :)
Sarah
Take your time Michelle, listening to yout heart is always a good thing! Whenever you come back, you'll be welcome. Take care! xx
Go on Michelle and take this much needed break. Often, we start to blog to take a break from our everyday work and then end up feeling like blogging itself is a task. I know what you mean.
I wish you a healthy heart and I know you will be back.
I'll dream about your beautiful house till then. Love ya.
I think you are awesome for listening to yourself and to take a much deserved break. Women, especially mothers, often do not listen to their inner self and suffer. Good for you. You will be missed but know that you will be thought of. I personally will miss your paintings and DIY projects. For not ever having met you I think we have a lot in common...even heart problems-not as serious as you but was diagnosed with non specific, unsustainable Tachicardia after my HR reached 185 while warming up to workout. After much testing which I am sure you are familiar with the doctors cannot find a reason why...I am not overweight, no family history of heart disease etc. I understand how you feel...take a break. You deserve it and your family will benefit from it.
Know I am thinking of you and wish you the best!
Tery
Hi Michelle-
I am so sorry you haven't been feeling 100%. Good for you for taking a break and listening to what you need. You will be missed but glad you will be saying hi every now and then. Lots of love and prayers!
XO
Kristin
The most important thing is to take care of YOU. Much hugs and prayers. I will miss your amazing posts, but you're doing the right thing to take a break. Please keep in touch.
I will miss you, Michelle ; your endless creativity, your kindness, your perspective on life ...Listen to your heart and do what is right for you !
Much Love
oh Michelle, you are just an amazing person and you should take all the time you need for you. thank you so much for wanting to do the hone tour still {although you most certainly didn't have to}. I will post all the lovely pics you sent to me already on May 1. sorry I didn't see this post sooner...before you sent me the pics.
blogging does take up quite a bit of time, so i think we can all understand your choice here. Hope to see you back sometime when/if you are ready.
wishing you all the best, my friend!
You are my hero! You are so strong and courageous, Michelle. You have my email address if you ever need anything - I'm ALWAYS here for you.
Blessings to you my friend.
Big hugs,
Marie
Glad you decided to focus on taking care of that gorgeous heart of yours :) We'll all be here thinking of you!
All the best!!
Kelle
Xoxo
I'm so glad that you were able to listen to your heart and make the changes that you need for yourself. You gotta do what you gotta do and being there for your family is your number one priority. So rest up and if you decide you want to come back to blogging then we'll be here for you.
I had no idea about your heart attack! By all means take care of yourself! Just enjoy life! Sometimes things can just get a bit much. Great decision. Hope to see you around!
I'm goig to miss you so much! Please take care of yourself and enjoy your time with your family. Love ya!
We'll miss you Michelle, but I'm glad you are taking the time to take care of yourself. That's what is most important!! I look forward to the tour of your sweet home over at Stacey's.
Oh Michelle...please take care of yourself, enjoy the break!
I'll be emailing you!
It was so nice to see your comment. I so wish you a profitable break, one that will replenish your health my dearest...we all need one, I believe.
Anita
LOVELY PICS:) I really like your blog and will happily follow. If you want some swedish decor inspiration, you can check out my blog:)
Have a great week.
LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
(Sweden)
PS I dont see twitter & facebook on your page???
Michelle, you have been one of the brightest stars of my blogging experience and I'll miss you! I had no idea you'd had heart attacks and surgery -- yikes!! I wish you a relaxing, happy respite and the best of everything, and will always think fondly of you and your wonderful beachy posts! xo Anne
Hi Sweet friend, YOu do what is best for you! You are a strong courageous women and an inspirtation to so many! We will ALL be here when you return.
XOXO
I sure hope you enjoy some time to take care of yourself and do some relaxing things. Your health is so important and you have to listen to your body. Big hugs! Keep in touch!
Go well Michelle. Thinking of you!!!!
Carolyn
I've always been amazed how you do it all! Kids, family, projects, misc and blogging. I have no kids, no projects (really) and still have to be careful not to get into "overdrive", but take it slow, and yes listen to the heart. Funny how such an important thing is not always the easiest to achieve. You go girl! But slowly... xoxo Maya
I have been away from blogging due to a computer crash but am now getting back and I just read your post. I hope you feel better! Take good care of yourself. And, keep in touch.
Oh Michelle! I am so sorry to hear about your ER visit and I am glad that they are keeping a close eye on you!! I am praying for very good health for you!! And lots of time to paint....big hugs to you my friend! xoxox Cathy
MMM LOVELY PICS:) I really like your blog...do you have twitter or FB??
If you want some swedish decor inspiration, you can check out my blog:)
Have a great week.
LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
(Sweden)
okay...I read until I could find out what you've been struggling with in your health.
I'm not sure how I've missed before that you suffered two heart attacks due to pregnancy....Michelle! I'm so sorry...I can't imagine how scary it is to have these chest pains & heart palpations.
praying for you!!! Enjoy your break....it's good to listen to your heart!
Miss you friend! Hope you are taking it easy and resting well. : )
Thinking of you Michelle..so glad you are painting I love the red beach umbrella!
xoxo
Karena
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