Time for a break....

[Peaches]

Well, with change comes the opportunity for re-evaluation. I’m realizing I just haven’t felt like posting much anymore after Yarmo’s announcement thread – so I figured it was time to come in and let you guys know I have decided to take a bit of a break from the forum. Sometimes people wonder where people who are part of the forum go off to – so I’m tellin’ ya! I like what Pirate said about Janis in Shaz’s “break” thread. That really hit home for me. I have a long suffering husband and I’ve probably diverted some of the energy he is used to getting to this place. The kids still get theirs, but he is probably a little lacking. So, time to shine it back in his direction :O) And my daytime duties – shew – I’ve got some catching up to do LOL! I’ll pop back in from time to time with questions as this forum as been a wonderful resource of information for me. I’m still struggling with a rash that my GI says is probably Crohn’s related rather than Remicade induced, so I’ll try and remember to come back and post on that once she has referred me to an immunological dermatologist (never heard of such a doctor LOL!)
I wanted to thank all of you that have been kind enough to friend me over the last few months since I’ve been here, AND even the ones that I’m not as friendly with. I have learned a *lot* from all of you and I am grateful for that. I have also learned that this is a great place to make friends who understand what we are all going through. I hope that trend can continue, as I am sure it has been from the beginning. I’ll be keeping up with my PMs if any of you would like to chat! Much love to everyone! XX

 

[Cackman888]

bye peaches, hope all goes well for you!!!

 

[Rob]

Well that's another one......
Seems everyone is bailing out now

hope goes well for you

 

[Nyx]

Take care Peaches....good luck!

 

[crazycanuck]

Peaches please do not go. You, shaz, who is next? seriously guys stop leaving please I need you guys and well I'd like to think you guys need us too. This is a great system when it all works together and I don't like to see others leave. Peaches you've been great to so many on here and it would be a shame to see you leave too. Please stay and if its the attention thing for your hubby thats fine but even just a few posts every other day but to leave entirely for a long break is something I don't want to see. Please take care and well please change your mind.





p.s. did the quilt trip work yet?

 

[imisspopcorn]

Shantel,you need to what is best for you and your family. I totally understand. Everyone here will miss you, but take as much time as you need to get things sorted out.....You are always welcome here.

 

[Crohn's 35]

Hey Peaches, I fully understand, I too took a time out last end of summer. I was not happy with things going on and I needed a time out and think about whether it was doing me more harm than good. Sometimes you need to step back and look at the other people in your life, eg. family and friends. I didnt think no one would miss me anyways so I was better off.

Take the time for you. You will be happy you did, whether you come back or not we understand your choice and respect that. Good luck!

 

[Jerman]

Good luck Peaches you have been really fun to get to know. Take good care dear.

 

[Peaches]

Well that's another one......
Seems everyone is bailing out now

hope goes well for you

I'm not bailing Thumbking I'm just taking a bit of a break. I was spending too much time here really (I mean.....REALLY!! ) and I need to make sure my priorities are in the right order. NOT that all you guys aren't a priority to me...just, well, you know what I'm saying! I'll be around periodically - just not like I was before. Breaks are good....absence makes the heart grow fonder and all that mush. You guys are always in the back of my mind......

 

[Jeff D.]

We'll miss you Shantel. Have a good break but come back soon.

 

[Astra]

So long for now Shantel!
ENJOY!
see ya soon
xxxx

 

[Jennjenn]

But I understand

 

[soupdragon69]

There are no words other than to say "the kindred spirit will always be present in heart and mind" Shantel..

Much love honey ((hugs))

 

[Mountaingem]

:bigwave: We'll miss your posts!

 

[Pirate]

Thank-you Peaches, just thank-you.

 

[kenny]

glad to see you setting those priorities. Too much of a good thing really does kill it after a while no matter what it is.

 

[Rob]

Didn't mean it as it prob sounded

hope ya find what it is ya lookin for or missing
I understand the me time- family time

 

[pb4]

Just make sure it's not too long of a break...I'll bet you'll be lurking lots though, that's usually what I do when I take a break from posting...I've been a member here for a while and you can see I don't post a whole lot, just in spurts, nothing wrong with taking breaks, enjoy it and see you soon.

 

[pb4]

Am I missing something...what about "Yarmo’s announcement thread", can someone clarify this for me?

Thanks

 

[violetcreams]

I understand Shantel. This place just doesn't feel the same after all of that nastiness. Stay well. xx

 

[Agent X20]

Am I missing something...what about "Yarmo’s announcement thread", can someone clarify this for me?

Thanks

... and me!

 

[merrywidow]

Am I missing something...what about "Yarmo’s announcement thread", can someone clarify this for me?

Thanks

it was / is in the lounge. but that is getting a make over at the moment. yarmo ask for ideas and suggestions to help the forum. and it kinda got personal, i think. thats my opinion.

 

[mwb3779]

I will certainly miss your lovely posts Shantel. Much love to you and your family.

 

[Peaches]

PB and Agent- yes, it was in the lounge. It wasn't really that thread but more so the opportunity to reevaluate things for myself. Didn't mean to make it sound negative, change can be good. And no, I doubt I'll be lurking. I'm not really a lurking kinda girl except for checking this thread or a thread that I would start that you might have questions on. If I lurk....I post ;o)

 

[Agent X20]

Shantel, I think these sort of forums fulfil different needs at different times. I've seen first-posters arrive full of doubts and questions (we're all first-posters at the beginning) and then really grow in confidence and find a better way of life... I think that's the finest achievement of this forum. And then sometimes we like to log in for a bit of light relief.
I've faded in and out of this (and other) forum(s) myself... and sort of arrived at the point of being a lurker/ casual poster... and then occasionally something really stirs my interest.
Best wishes and I hope you'll be back in touch sometime in the future... I have a feeling you will.

 

[Tan]

Shantel... thankyou for all your support and kindness it has meant the world to me and I really appreciate everything you have done for me on this forum.

I find I fade in and out of the forum depending on how I am feeling, when Im feeling great I tend to find Im out living life and only check in when I have a free moment.

Have fun hun dotting on your hubby and family... going to miss your friendly posts and words of wisdom. xxx

 

[gibby]

Aw hun i hope you get some proper nice time out and get plenty family time with lots of cuddles and kisses......

will look forward to hearing from you soon, will miss ya in the meantime tho xx

big hugs xx