Saturday, January 17, 2015

Closed for 2015

After a battle of almost two years, my husband died on December 26, 2014, from pancreatic cancer. In fact, he received his diagnosis soon after I started this photo challenge blog. If I knew what the future had held for us, I would have never undertaken this venture. There were times when it was quite a burden to sustain it.

I will be trying to rebuild my life during 2015 and expand my local support network. I will also be very busy settling personal matters and managing the household by myself.

The monthly photo challenges require me to invest a significant amount of time, and this is not how I want to spend my energies at the moment. So I have decided to close the photo challenge blog for the entire year, and I will revisit its possible continuance later.

I greatly appreciate your support and enthusiasm, and I have enjoyed getting to know all of the participants. Thank you for being part of my life.

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17 comments:

  1. ellen b.January 17, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    May God comfort you during this difficult time as you grieve the loss of your husband.

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  2. Pamela GordonJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    I think of you often Donna and wish I could be closer to be of some help to you. Thank you for all you did with the Photo Challenge as it was an enjoyable learning time for me and those who participated. May God bless you with peace and strength each day. Love and hugs. Pam

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  3. DonnaJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    I am deeply sorrow for your loss, and wish you comfort and peace during this very difficult time...

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  4. MaryJanuary 17, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    Hello Donna dear. Although saddened to hear you are closing down the Photo Challenge, which was so much fun, and where you taught us such a lot about photography, I sure hope you are able to keep Cottage Days & Journeys going! With all you have to do these days, and all the many difficult times that will face you without dear Jim to help, it will be lovely if you can post at least now and then so we know you are managing OK. You have a lot of friends out here who feel close to you via your blog - if only we could all be there in person to support you and help you through the darker days. Seeing you pop up here though will always make a day special and hopefully might be good for you as well as us!

    Thinking of you often - please take good care.
    Love and hugs, Mary

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  5. A Whole Lotta MagicJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    I'm so sorry, Donna. Take care of yourself.

    Sue
    xo

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  6. Nancy VanceJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Prayers for you, Donna, as you navigate these uncharted waters. God be with you.

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  7. betty-NZJanuary 18, 2015 at 4:59 AM

    My condolences on your loss. I will keep you in my prayers as you do what you have to do. We will be here when you are ready to come back to blogging.

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  8. Empty nester at lastJanuary 18, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    My prayers to you, may God give you the strength you need and if possible will look forward to you returning in 2016.

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  9. JeanneJanuary 18, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Take care my dear.

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  10. Egléa Senna BordadosJanuary 18, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    I understand perfectly. I wish the best for you. With God's help, I'm sure you will pack the new scenario of your life.
    With friendship send my regards!
    Egléa

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  11. UnknownJanuary 18, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    So sorry to hear about your loss Donna. We look forward to your return and please take good care of yourself.

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  12. ClickNCameraJanuary 20, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    You are amazing to have continued this challenge all that time. I appreciate the time you spent challenging and guiding us, it was great fun. I'm so sorry for your loss and wish you comfort and peace of mind during this time. Hugs, Millie

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  13. The Furry GnomeJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Dear Donna, my deepest sympathy on your loss, and best hopes for rebuilding your life as you wish. Please know that the effort you did put in to the photo challenges was greatly appreciated and it meant a lot to the participants. My thoughts will be with you.

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  14. bj February 14, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    ...just stopping in today, Valentine's Day, to wish you comfort and to let you know I think of you often. I can't even begin to imagine what all you are going thru right now. A close friend lost her husband the first of the month and she has had such a time, getting every thing all settled.
    Please know that I pray for your comfort and understanding.
    Love, bj

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  15. MarissaDWFebruary 22, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    Dear Donna
    it's been awhile since i've stopped and checked your blog. It's a shock to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy for your loss. I've enjoyed participating in your Photo challenge. Hope and prayer for your healing rebuilding.

    Love
    Marissa

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  16. BeachGypsyMarch 15, 2015 at 1:45 AM

    I just heard the sad news. I am so so so sorry for your loss, may God walk through it with you.

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  17. bj April 5, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Dearest Donna, I think of you often...and pray for strength for you.
    I'm not meaning to pry...I just wanted you to know I think of you and send up prayers...
    Love, bj

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