Monday, October 10, 2011

BREAKING THE SILENCE...

 
I have been thinking for weeks that I needed to break the silence by popping in to catch up on what you have all been up to and fill you in on what has been transpiring here at the Quill.  Days and weeks slipped past so quickly.  Seasons changed and still I kept the silence.  In the tiniest recess of my mind I questioned if I would ever really return or not.  
In the few scant weeks I have been away I have lived triumphant joy, been touched by tragedy, met with an accident that led to an injury, suffered a bout of illness, went on a traveling adventure or two, with generous dollops of happy and contented moments filling in between each.  
I felt no compulsion to snap a photo or blog in my head or scramble for the next idea to post on.  Not only were my blog, camera, and keyboard silent, so was my soul.  I finally feel rested, refreshed, and ready to come back and share.  
In all that silence I have not forgotten you dear blog friends.  In fact I have been working on a free tutorial that I will have up later this week for a little quick fall decoration that I hope you all will enjoy.

I just wanted to pop in and wish you all a Happy Day!
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18 comments:

  1. Becky K.October 10, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    It is wonderful to "hear" from you. Maybe at some point you will feel like sharing more details from your time away...if not, knowing you are there is good.

    Becky

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  2. AnonymousOctober 10, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Glad you're back and had a refresing blog vacation.

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  3. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEOctober 10, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Glad to hear that you are ok....sorry that life has been difficult and busy...

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  4. Sonya BadgleyOctober 10, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Dear Sandy,
    It is so good to hear from you! Sounds like life hasn't been passing you by. I hope you are doing better and praying for you, my friend.
    I sent you a little something in the mail on Friday, just to let you know that I'm thinking of you. Praying that it gets there unharmed! :)
    Many blessings to you,
    Sonya

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  5. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BOctober 10, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    We're glad you're back and hope all is better now...take care and resy, recouperrate and re-charge!

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  6. VeeOctober 10, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Hello my dear girl. So glad to find you here in your Blogdom home. You cannot imagine how you were missed. Take your time. Sometimes the return is like taking the first swim of the season and getting your feet wet feels cold. So, on that chilly note, let me offer you a proper cup of tea and let us chat. And chat. And chat some more.

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  7. LorrieOctober 10, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    We all need times of retreat and restoration. I hope this time, tumultuous as it has been, will accomplish that for you.

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  8. VickieOctober 10, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Good to see you back, Miss Sandy! Sometimes we just need a break from routine to recoup and restore. I hope that with all that's been going on, that you are better and rested and back up to snuff (whatever "snuff" is) haha! We'll all be waiting to hear from you!

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  9. Tina October 11, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    And a happy day to you too Miss Sandy - So glad to see your back. Sometimes we just need some time off. Missed you out here.
    Have a wonderful day
    xo Tina

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  10. UnknownOctober 11, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Well hello there! Nice to hear from you dear! Hope youre here to stay for now, sharing some creative spirit and overall, I hope all is well again! :)

    Hugs,

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  11. DortheOctober 11, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Dear Sandy- I`m so happy for you, you now feel well and refresched again- and glad to see you back,here.I vill love to see your beautiful blogging ,again.
    Hugs and love-and a beautiful tuesday,dear.
    Dorthe

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  12. LululizOctober 11, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    Big welcome back hug to you!

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  13. KathyB.October 11, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Thank-you.

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  14. BonitaOctober 11, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    So glad you're back. Had no idea you were going through so much. Welcome!!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    And, a happy day to you, dear Sandy. Yours was one of the first blogs I started to follow and a great inspiration to me. Such a place of peace and beauty you have created here. I am glad to know you are refreshed and ready to return to us - that you may bless - and be blessed!
    Joy!
    Kathy

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  16. VickiOctober 11, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    We've missed you! Welcome back.

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  17. Edie Marie's AtticOctober 12, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Hi Sandy!
    We certainly have missed you however I know the struggle regarding to blog or not to blog. We are at that stage that makes us realize how precious life is. I'm not posting as much and I feel better about it.
    You know I REALLY love your creations and want to see your work. Just let us know if you decide to ever stop so we know you are okay, just tired of the blog thing.

    Big hugs, sherry

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  18. CharleneOctober 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I feel the same way! I am so behind & yet, I MISS my friends in blogland & am anxious to jump back in. I hope you are feeling better & your problems are all behind you.
    HUGS!
    Charlene

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"The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

Thank you for decorating my space with your presence!