Sunday, February 15, 2009

If only

If only you could go on vacation and return to find that life had miraculously sorted itself out in your absence.

If only a week of sunshine could keep darkness at bay for at least as long.

If only the purest and most beautiful things in life truly had the power to keep sickness and pain and ugliness from hurting the people we love the most.


I need to take a few days off to attend to my responsibilities and to love my family - hope to be back in better form soon.

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42 comments:

  1. MichelleFebruary 15, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    ((HUGE HUG))
    I'll be thinking of you all. Hope things get better soon.

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  2. Angie @ KEEP BELIEVINGFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    Yes, if only. But if that were the case, vacations would give people a false sense of hope rather than dealing with the problems at hand. Vacations are a great reminder that we need to get away from all that plagues us each day knowing that. That is what makes them so fun. They aren't reality.

    KEEP BELIEVING

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  3. Jenn @ Juggling LifeFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    Take what you need--out of vacation and out of life.

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  4. flutterFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    love you

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  5. BarrieFebruary 16, 2009 at 2:19 AM

    Hang in there and do what you need to do. xo

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    Sending you lots of good juju and look forward to hearing what you have to say when you're feeling refreshed.

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  7. KatFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    ((Hugs))

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  8. LauraFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    What a lovely photo.

    Sending hugs and support - along with prayers and best wishes. And then a few more hugs!

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  9. Janice @ Mom On The RunFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    We'll be here for you when you get back. Have a great trip.

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  10. WhitenoiseFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Hope it all works out okay.

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  11. KGFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    I've been playing a little catch-up on my blog reading, and I saw that you guys are going through a tough time. Sending prayers and wishes your way ...

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  12. AutoSysGeneFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Yeah, geographical escape only works for as long as your gone.

    The nice thing is when times are really tough you can pull up one of those memories and maybe they will help pull you through.

    Still praying...

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  13. BlondeMomBlog (Jamie)February 16, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I hope you are having a wonderful, and much needed, getaway. Soak up that Key West sun!

    p.s. Do you ever go to Bahia Honda? We went there when we were in Key West for our honeymoon...it's gorgeous!

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  14. BeckFebruary 16, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    I hope that you're able to attend to what needs to be attended with new energy. And I'm praying for you and your family right now. xo

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  15. Anglophile Football FanaticFebruary 16, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    I hope the vacation was just the rest you needed in order to deal with the things at home.

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  16. AprilFebruary 16, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Welcome home!

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  17. NadineFebruary 16, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    That's a cool photo! I hope you're doing OK!

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  18. MIT MommyFebruary 16, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    It never hurts to try . . . .

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  19. InTheFastLaneFebruary 16, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    If only we had a magic wand...

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    I'm thinking of you and yours

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  21. Melisa WellsFebruary 16, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Take care. Hugs to you!

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  22. MandyFebruary 16, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    Enormous hugs. Take the time you need.

    xo

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  23. for a different kind of girlFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    If only, indeed. Do all that you need to do.

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  24. Mighty Morphin' MamaFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Thinking of you lots and keeping you in my heart and prayers. May you be comforted as you give comfort and uplifted as you support your hubby and his family at this time.

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  25. A Crafty MomFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    (((HUGS))) Kelly, and continued prayers for your MIL and family. That's a gorgeous picture, I just love it. What a big boy Graham is these days!

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  26. A Crafty MomFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    (((HUGS))) Kelly, and continued prayers for your MIL and family. That's a gorgeous picture, I just love it. What a big boy Graham is these days!

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  28. Vered February 16, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    It's good that you've got your priorities straight. Family first, absolutely.

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  29. ClareFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    i hope everyone is doing better soon, thinking of you!

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  30. RachelFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Take care of yourself and your family, I'm sending good thoughts your way.

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  31. Woman in a WindowFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    If only...
    in the meantime love large and we'll be thinking about you.
    erin

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  32. KellyFebruary 17, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Isn't it odd that life never stops moving? Prayers...

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  33. tracey.becker1@gmail.comFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Love to you, sweetheart. I hope the vacation was wonderful...

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  34. ~SwankymamaFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    I'm with ya friend. Let me know when it is safe to peek out from under the covers.

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  35. TabithaFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Thinking of you ~ hope that you get everything sorted that you need to.
    Take care ~ love and hugs Tabitha XXX

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  36. JainaFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    ::hugs:: Sending you prayers.

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  37. MagpieFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Be well.

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  38. Corey~living and lovingFebruary 18, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    :( I'm thinking of you. sending healing thoughts.

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  39. MelissaFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    hope you enjoy your break and hope all is well

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  40. DamselflyFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Have a good one!

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  41. UnknownFebruary 21, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeautiful photo, Diva!! Graham is such a cutie!

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  42. Kelli @ writing the wavesFebruary 23, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    It's times like these when I just want to hug my kids a little tighter.

    Adorable picture. I hope things get better for your family soon.

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