I’m blushing… and extremely grateful

Can I just simply say “thank you”? 


Thank you for your kindness and generosity in the comments you left yesterday. And thank you for filling up my inbox with even more personal stories.


I’m completely humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude. No, actually, I’m blown away. Dumbfounded. I really am.

i know you’ve been going through levi-withdrawals… i thought this photo could fit with this post. enjoy the massive cuteness factor.

The question in my mind hasn’t been, “Should I end this blog?” (I enjoy it way too much to completely end it). But rather, “Is this blog serving the purpose I hope it to serve?” And, even more importantly, “Are my priorities still in tact the way I’d like them to be?” 


If I had any doubt at all about how to answer those questions… you’ve cleared that up for me. Thanks for responding to my somewhat pathetic cry for help in the form feedback and encouragement in your comments and emails. I needed it.


And, truly, it means so much to me.


I’ve also been incredibly surprised by the responses from people who I have never met (even “met” online) and/or who I had no idea even followed along with what I write. To know who some of you are is also wonderful – and truly, I’ve not enjoyed reading emails (and facebook messages) so much in a very long time. Thanks for coming out and “revealing” yourself. I hope we can get to know each other better.


As promised, Moms Who Work will return tomorrow with an awesome post by “Queenie” from The Planet Pink about being a studying mom. Queenie is a fabulous writer (turned real-life friend of mine) and I assure you it will have been worth the wait. I’m so proud of this series and the discussion and buzz it’s generated around the issues facing hard-working moms… and I can’t wait to resume it. We’ve just a few more posts left and then I’ll be shifting gears into more of a variety again. (I know, you’re missing the cute photos of my koala aren’t you? I’ll fix that… I promise will.) 


Again, thanks for your kindness and support. I love that this little blog means something to you. It means something to me too. 


And for the record, I’m okay with the fact that life is sometimes hard. Sometimes in the moment I moan and complain and feel sorry for myself… but looking at the big picture there’s no doubt in my mind that the struggle also produces a strength that makes the sweetness of life so much sweeter. So… we soldier on, right ladies? We soldier on. 


I’m saying a prayer for you tonight – friends who I know and those who I don’t. (It’s a prayer of blessing and of thanksgiving.) Please say one for me too… if you’re the praying type. Good solutions and mending of fences are often not quick and easy. They require a bit of sacrifice and perseverance, humility and faith. But that’s not to say that things are out of reach or beyond repair. It’s my firm conviction that life is never beyond the reach of Grace. (I’m being vague again, aren’t I? Dang it, sorry. I’ll stop there.) But yes, I’m comforted by your prayers.


Thanks again friends… for everything. I love doing motherhood in community – both here in my hometown with moms I can sit and talk with face-to-face… as well as “out there” across the magic of blogs and emails and virtual connections.


Now go ahead and stop with the super nice comments and emails before I get a big head.


hugs right back at ya,
Adriel xx x