Note to Readers: Family Emergency
Just a quick note to readers to let you know that my mother has been hospitalized with a very serious, potentially life-threatening condition, which had gone undetected until discovered earlier this week. I was at the the hospital all day Tuesday and most of Monday, and will likely be with her the remainder of the week. Obviously, writing about frugal living has taken a back seat in what seems most important at the moment.
If I am a little slow to respond to emails, or approve comments, or join in discussions I hope you’ll understand. I’ll post another update towards the end of the week. In the interim, I have a great guest post scheduled for Thursday and an update to our square foot garden tentatively scheduled for Friday. After that, I can’t make any promises, but know that I will get back to cranking out posts when the time is right.
Finally, someone asked the other day what I liked most about writing this blog. I’d like to change my answer. The thing I most like is the sense of community that is developed over time with readers and other bloggers. Since announcing this news in a couple forums, and to my network friends and colleagues, I’ve received a ton of well-wishes and prayers for my family. The most amazing thing is that I’ve never even met 99.9% of the people who read this blog in person. Thanks to all of you who have kept my family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
so sorry to hear about your mom; hope her situation is resolved soon.
Praying for your mom, you and the rest of your family this morning.
so sorry to hear about your mom – I pray you find some answers and good news soon
Will keep your mother and the rest of your family in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed
I hope for a speedy recovery for your Mom!
I’ll be faithfully praying for you, your mom, and your family. Keep us posted as you are able, but don’t worry about anything with this site.
We will all be here when you get back.
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I wish you and your family all the best.
Prayers for you, your mom and your family. The most important thing right now is to care for your family. God’s peace….
Our prayers go out to you, your mother and the rest of your family.
Please let us all know how it goes.
Blogs and blog readers are awesome like that and you have a great community here. You have my prayers.
Best wishes to you and your mom. You and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron is right. Don’t worry about us. We’ll all be here when you get back.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this trying time…I know this is very difficult to watch someone you love go through this. Prayers for wisdom and strength for you and prayers for healing for your mom.
I’m sorry to hear your mother is facing this. My prayers are with her and your family.
Take as much time as you need away from your blog and tending to family matters. We’ll be here when you return.
Many of my prayers will be for you and your mother in the coming days. Take as much time as you need. We’ll keep the blog fires burnin’ until you come back.
prayers to you and your family. you do wonderful service here. thank you.
I always read your blog, and find it very helpful. I am praying for your family during this difficult time. I am sorry your mom is going through this.
You, your mother, and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Will be thinking good and positive thoughts for you, your mother and your family and hope for a speedy recovery.
Love your blog… good luck with the family stuff.
My best wishes for your Mom’s speedy recovery.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Praying for your Mom and your family during this time. I’m a newer reader and fan of your blog!
Take care,
Laura
Prayers for you and your family.
Praying for you and your family! I hope that all of the news you get at the hospital is good and that your mom is feeling better very soon.
Praying for your mom, your family and the doctors.
My thoughts and prayers are with you! You obviously have a lot of people all over the country doing the same.
our family will keep yall in our prayers.
Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. I will say a little prayer for you as well. Chin up.
My prayers are with you and your family. I hope you Mom is feeling better very soon.
So Sorry to hear about this unfortunate event. I will be sure to send out a prayer for your mom. Best wishes.
Prayers, Strength, and Sunshine to your whole family.
Catch you when you are back up to it.
Blessings.
We’ll be praying for your mom, the medical staff, and wisdom for the doctor’s to treat your mom’s illness.
So sorry to hear about your Mom. We’ll be keeping your Mother and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Best wishes to all of you.
will be praying!
I’m so sorry to hear about your mum, you and your family are in my thoughts.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom, and your family.
Your family is in my prayers.
We are all frugal fans, but we’ll be spendthrift in our thoughts and prayers for your mother’s well-being.
hope your mother gets well soon . you are in our prayers
Praying for you and your family during this time.
I’ll be praying for you and your mom. If there’s anything I can do to help (w/ the site or posts or whatever) shoot me an email..
NCN
Thanks to everyone for their well-wishes, and for keeping our family in your thoughts and prayers. We are in a holding pattern at the moment as we learn what treatment options are available.
Good luck to you and your family, and wishing your mom a speedy recovery.
as with everyone else, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. take you time…do what you need to do. the blogosphere will be here when you return, don’t you worry about us.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, -Jeff
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please take care of you and your family’s needs and don’t worry about the blog. This time is precious.
Jason,
All of us are with you and your family in spirit.
I am continuing to pray for you! Keep us posted on how things are going and don’t worry about the blog for now. Your readers will be here when you can come back to it!
I hope things go well for you and your mom.
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We’ll keep you all in our prayers.
I pray for your mother’s speedy recovery, and for you to have strength in this hour of need.
Best regards
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I wish your mother a speedy recovery. I hope she gets well quickly and that both you of you are back to regular business soon!
Family comes first! Our wishes for a successful treatment for your Mom.
We enjoy reading your blog as you seem to add to our learning that began with Ramsey, Burkett, Dayton and Blue. Thanks!
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Our prayers are with you, your mom and your family and the doctors that are in charge of her care. May God bless you all. Sincerely, Peg
Hope everything is OK now. I’m a little late catching this, but I know what it’s like to have a close loved one in the hospital (my daughter just got out recently). Prayers for you and your family!
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