Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The Other Shoe (Hopeful Parents)

It's been months since I posted here, but I hope to be back soon with a really long update. In short though, my mother died in July and I just didn't feel up to posting in the months preceding and following her passing.  And then, in a fit of madness, we decided to finally take care of all the deferred maintenance on our beloved "dilapidated castle".  This fall we packed up all of our belongings, moved out, renovated our house, then moved back in. It's one of the crazier things we've done. We are still stepping around boxes and can't find the hardware for the bedroom blinds, but life goes on.  

In the meantime, I did finally post over at Hopeful Parents. (Thankfully they hadn't changed my login or revoked my privileges in my absence!)
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8 comments:

  1. GbergerDecember 28, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Welcome back to your blog! I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing, Mary. I hope that, in spite of missing her, you had a happy first Christmas in your refurbished castle. Blessings to you & your family.

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  2. SaraDecember 28, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Welcome back, welcome home!
    So sorry to hear about your mom.

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  3. LisaDecember 29, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I'm sorry to hear about your mom, Mary. Glad to see a blog from you again.

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  4. mandiiDecember 29, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    So sorry to hear about your loss and I'm glad you have taken some time for yourself. I loved your post on the blog, thank you for sharing. I am trying to enjoy those happy moments and not have anxiety about what will come next... but it's not easy. Thanks again for sharing!

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  5. ElizabethDecember 29, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    So weird. I removed your blog from my blogroll last night because I thought you were done! But here you are, and I am glad.

    I was so sorry to hear about your mother's death. I can't imagine how difficult this entire year continues to be. Sending love your way --

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  6. MaryDecember 31, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Thanks everyone -- thanks for visiting and commenting after my long absence. Wishing everyone a happy new year!

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  7. AZ ChapmanJanuary 1, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    welcome bacj I have missed u

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  8. Jeleryl ComiskyFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    That was a busy 2011. I hope your 2012 has been good to you so far. You must be all well moved into your house now. Was the renovation all done when you moved in? Craziest would be to step in and out of that house partially done! Anyway, keep on blogging!

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