Changes

In addition to my most recent “break,” I mentioned in my April 15th post that I was dealing with matters that would prevent me from posting regularly.

All true. I was (and still am) helping a friend through a rough time.

What I did not say and would not say at that time is that I too am going through a difficult period in my life.

My children were not aware of this. Two of them were in the midst of final exams. My eldest was away. They had to be informed before other family members and friends were told.

They are all home now. And they know. Their parents have separated.

The only thing I am prepared to say at this time regarding such a private family matter is that I did not see it coming. And I say this only because I do not want people to think that any prior posts I wrote regarding a happy, loving family were not true. I truly believed we were.

My children are my absolute top priority. To try to minimize the hurt from this devastating blow to their lives is my primary focus now.

Some days are better than others.

But there’s still lots of love around here to help us get through it.



Post Script

I was told there is no need to mention this personal matter on my blog. I disagree. I could not continue blogging without mentioning such a fundamental change to my life. I would feel like a fake if I continued on as though nothing had changed.

Certainly, bloggers do not “tell all” but I believe a basic fundamental honesty is required — and most definitely for the sort of blog I write.

And I don’t want to give this up. Crazy as it may sound, blogging offers support and friendship from a network of wonderful people.

However, posting may be erratic — at best — for who knows how long.