So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu. I'm not sure for how long, but I'm going to take a break from blogging for a while. It could be for just a few weeks or it could be longer.
Why you ask? Partly because I'm burned out from personal stress. Trying to keep up with a full-time job, two kids (one with "special needs") and a husband fighting cancer is taking its toll. Add to that trying to keep the household running, manhandling a huge yard single-handedly and various other things and I'm too pooped. Oh yeah, throw in Goods 4 Girls for good measure.
Not to mention the fact that my husband's stem cell transplant was cancelled. We've been joking that he got "kicked off the transplant team", but it really isn't funny. They couldn't get a clean stem cell collection even after nuclear blasts of chemo, so we're trying a different route. It's not hopeless yet, but it's not exactly encouraging.
At the same time, I decided a couple of weeks ago to take more time for myself, make sure I get enough sleep and have time to exercise. Well, the blogging has been seriously intruding on my ability to do both. As a result, I fear I'm becoming cantankerous and a little too dissatisfied with everything. I don't want to go that route. I've lost my will to blog.
I see that there are plenty of other blogs that are just as easily going to make up for my lack of blogging. Everyone and their grandmother has challenges, giveaways and other goofiness going on. Mostly, I don't feel like I have anything particularly useful or insightful to add to the conversation anymore. So, suffice it to say that I'm sure I won't be missed much as there's plenty of inspiration out there.
That's not to say that I won't occasionally post something or add a comment here and there. What will I be doing with all my copious spare time? Reading, planting, canning and planning my next blog world takeover. You ain't seen the last of me yet.
Carry on!
Update: Errr. Never mind. I'm back.
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I'm mostly a lurker, but I wanted to chip in here. I'll definitely miss your contributions, small though you may think they are. It sounds like a good decision that you've made, but I look forward to your return, when and if that becomes possible.
Warm regards,
Heather from New Zealand.
Crunchy, you will be missed. At the same time, good on you for making the time for you. For me, full-time work and part-time school are enough...I don't know how you do it, you're a legend!!! I've been living in Australia since 1997, but was born & raised in Washington State myself. You do us all proud!!! I'll be keeping an eye on your blog, and awaiting your return. All the best to you, Mr Crunchy and the kids.
Best wishes,
Michelle from Far North Queensland, Australia
Dear Crunchy,
I found your blog a few months ago, and have loved reading it. You have a wonderful writing style, and a wealth of ideas that are, quite frankly, inspiring. You've helped me make a lot of changes (goodbye to disposable feminine products, hello local food, etc). Thank you.
Best wishes for a return to health, and for love and laughter to you, Mr. Crunchy and your kids.
L'shalom,
Katie from Canada (in England)
Be well, Crunchy.
Thank you for the useful ideas, inspiration, and perspective, and for sharing how it goes for you.
I'll miss you.
Kate in NY
Good luck with everything. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that you'll be in our thoughts.
Good luck with everything. I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that you'll be in our thoughts.
You will be missed very much, Crunchy. You have been a great inspiration to all of us eco-bloggers, and you've forced us to try a little harder.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
'Burbanmom
I am mostly a lurker but enjo your blog quite a bit...............take you time, take care of your hubby, yoursel and your little ones (we'll be waiting here in cyberspace)
Hugs and best wishes
Mo from NC
You most definitely will be missed, Deanna! Your blog is the first place I go to everyday. You have inspired me to make many changes and to challenge myself in ways I wouldn't have without your gentle nudging.
While I will miss your salty humor and great ideas, I know this is the right decision. Enjoy the time with your family and what little you can find for yourself and know that I will be sending warm fuzzy thoughts and prayers your way!
Love,
Shelly in FLorida
I'm so glad that you're going to take the time for yourself and your family. You're taking care of your soul and that's the most important thing you've got! Please know that you will be fondly missed.
-Kim in MA
Crunchy, I'll miss you but I'm glad you're making the best decision for yourself here - you and your family have a great many long-distance supporters.
Thanks so much for all your inspiration. I'm really going to miss your daily posts. Be well and best wishes to your family.
Deanne,
Be well. I hope you all find peace, health, and rest.
You'll continue to be in our family's prayers.
Kim
Oh Man! Crunchy dear - I totally understand your need to go - but if we cling to your ankles and try to stop you from walking out the cyberdoor - understand we don't want you to go!
You have had a good running blog here and its totally opened my eyes to the little things my kids and I can do to help the earth a little more - without going totally off grid and weaving the clothes we wear...
If you ever get to the head shaving day - please come back and post that! Its a fantastic goal!
Best of luck to you and your husband and kids! Something good your way comes!
CTDaffodil (who cannot remember her password or reset another)
We shall all miss you and your witty, funny and challenging comments.
Special blessings to you and your family.
Maggie from Adelaide, Australia
Crunchy,
Thanks for all the wonderful posts and challenges, you've made me really Do something about my eco-leanings not just moan over the state of the world. Best of luck to you and your family.
Namaste,
CLM
You absolutely will be missed--but we still all support you in your decision to take a break. As Heather says, it sounds like a good decision to give yourself some time to deal with all the difficulties you have right now.
You're right about one thing, Crunchy: there are a lot of great blogs now doing the same kinds of things you have done. What you did not mention is that it is really because of the amazing model you suggested.
You have changed my life--which sounds ridiculous, perhaps, but it is true. Peace.
rest up, enjoy your family and gardening and we hope to see i.e. read you soon then!! you'll be missed more than you think...
While there may be other blogs out there none comapare with yours! You'll be missed in our household but we totally feel your making the right choice for you and your family! You have definately inspired our household to push the limits on things like freeze your buns, extreme throw down and no buy challenges....opened our eyes to things that we had thought of in passing but not really thought of seriously. So thumbs up to a great blog that inspired not only my family but many others! Take care of Mr. Crunchy and crunchy kids..and yourself!
You will be missed so very much but I do understand the need to take the time to be with your family and step back a while.
I hope and pray that something positive happens after the transplant disappointment.
Thank you so very much for all you have taught so well and the laughs along the way.
Suze
Just wanted to add my best wishes too. I really enjoy reading your blog and will miss reading your perspective on things.
I'm very sad to see you saying farewell. Yours is my favorite blog and I check daily for posts. I understand your need to take more time to yourself.
Your family and your husband's treatment are in my thoughts.
You are fantastically awesome. Do what you need to do. I only know you through the blog world--but I love you! I've taken some time off as well...pretty much doing the same thing as you've described.
~Conni
rest and garden well. I'll miss your frequent posts. Hoping for the very best for your family.
Dear Crunchy,
You will definitely be missed. But I totally understand and support your decision to take a break. My son recently underwent a 2+ year course of chemotherapy for a similar cancer and, as his caregive, I could not imagine how you were pulling this off! It takes its toll, and you deserve to have the time to keep up your strength. Best wishes to you and your famiily.
Do what you have to do! Thanks for the ispiration over the last year! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
You will definitely be missed, but good for you for taking as much time as you need. We'll all be waiting when you get back.
"I see that there are plenty of other blogs that are just as easily going to make up for my lack of blogging"
Nope. You're unique, and a delight. And you know how cranky I am about the truth- that's true.
All of your other reasons for taking a break are totally valid, and overdue, really, you wacko.
But THAT one is a crock. :-)
Here's my bet- you'll take about 5 weeks of good R&R (wild maniacal laughter) - then something out here in the world will tick you off enough that you'll start posting again, occasionally.
Betcha. And that'll be fine. Just don't go away forever.
Take care.
Good for you, Crunchy. I'm sure you need to take the non-essentials off your 'to-do' list right now. Yours is the first blog I check each morning, and you will be missed! But please, dear, take care of yourself and that lovely family of yours. They need you happy and healthy.
We wish you all the best! Please keep us updated on Mr. Crunchy's progress periodically!
You most certainly will be missed. I've enjoyed your blog tremendously and wish you the best.
I completely understand. And wish you and your family the best! I'll keep checking on you...Lisa in MN
hey crunchy. good for you for making this decision. of course, like everyone else, i'll miss checking up on your blog every morning. but, this sounds like it's best for you and your family. it's funny timing that this post came today - last night i had a talk with my dad about how after my mom's diagnosis, we've somehow expected to do the same things we did before (ie. being able to work as much, excercising, being able to attend to things as small as email, etc...) but we've come to realize that we have to adjust our expectations of ourselves; what could be done in a day last year will take more like 3 now. i hope this gives you a bit more time to have a few moments to yourself and recharge every once in a while. i've been thinking about you and your family more as my mom has begun the process for stem cell last week. i'm sorry to hear that it wasn't a possible treatment :( i look forward to seeing your return, when things improve for mr. crunchy/your family.
best thoughts/wishes for all of you
Yeah, what everybody else said. I'm impressed you kept up as long as you have, and understand the need to stop. All the best in the world to you and yours.
Just want to add: you make the very serious eco-challenges fun.
That's a huge contribution right there! "Freezing yer buns" is a lot easier to do than sitting miserably in a cold house. And, it was easier to do it knowing so many others joined your challenge and were doing it along with us.
Thanks for all the humor you have added to our lives! Can't wait till you come back...
Lisa in MN
I completely understand your decision, but please know that you hold a place that will not easily be filled by all those other bloggers. May your sabbatical and your journey be blessed.
Deb
Crunchy, I'm new to your blog but I will certainly miss it - I echo everything everyone else has said - you are inspiring and make this fun, knowing we're all in it together. I will spend the time while you're gone starting at the beginning and reading all your old posts. Please take care of yourself and know that we are all out there, sending you good thoughts and prayers, for Mr. Crunchy's return to good health and for your family to get through it all with peace. Thank you for having done your blog - I think it really has made a difference to a lot of us, and to the earth.
Take care Crunch. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers even if you didn't pick me for the trail ride. Lots O Love - Rechelle
Crunchy, you have inspired me to be a greener, more involved, and outspoken person. I have only been reading your blog for 6 months or so, but your style, suggestions, and strength have made such an impact. I have been amazed that you have been able to keep us so well-informed and entertained even while keeping up with your not so typical family family life and your altruistic endeavors. I have a books to read list a mile long thanks to you. Maybe when I finally finish you will be doing some blogging again. Maybe? I promise to try cloth wipes. please? I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and continue to check for new posts periodically.
I'll be thinking of you. you WILL be missed as you contribute so much and share so much of yourself here in the blogosphere. But I admire you for knowing when enough is enough and for putting your needs first.
Best wishes to you and your family,
Mrs G x
Oh, Crunchy, I wondered how you were managing with so many balls in the air. I see they've started to get pretty heavy.
It sounds like you have your priorities in order, taking care of yourself and family first.
You have been a tremendous force in the green blogging world and your daily contributions will be missed. We look forward to seeing you pop in here when the muse strikes.
Hugs to you, your kids, and the hubby.
aw, i just found your blog and i love it so i hope you come back soon. in the meantime, take care...
Take care Crunchy. Hugs to your family, you have made a wise choice.
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder?!? Best wishes to you, Mr. Crunchy and your children. You will be missed, but when you return, we will be that much happier see you! Be well, take care and enjoy your time to rest and replenish!
Crunch!
I want to say first of course absolutely you do what you need to do and you take the time for yourself and your family comes first and you should pamper and treat and rest yourself because you so deserve it! As if you need our permission!!!???!!! How you've managed all this thus far is an inspiration to me personally! Several years ago during my divorce I went into the fetal position for about a year and I could have cared less if the entire world went up in flames. That you've still cared about anyone but yourself and your family during this time is utterly amazing to me and quite the indicator of your great character and strength.
All the same, I am so going to miss your daily inspiration. I'm slightly cranky thinking about it! Your blog is the first place I go every day, and I've learned not to drink coffee while I read, especially if DC, Chile and Greenpa are chiming in.
And no, there are no blogs like yours. Similarities, yes, but none like yours. That's why we all found you and come back every single day. We worry, we pray, and we wonder where you are when you aren't there.
I, for one, don't expect a long lapse because I figure something is going to piss you off big time and off to the keyboard you will go!
So to me, this is a pause, not an ending. Go get yourself some Beverly Nichols books (Merry Hall) and sit back with a cup of tea and bliss out for a while while you hug your family close.
Best Wishes to you....
I lurke, but I wanted to say thank you and to tell you to take care of yourself. Sending you, Mr. Crunchy and the crunch-lets warm and healing wishes.
I'll be pleased to read what you can post, when you have time.
Completely understandable. I will miss you and wish you and your family the best.
Wishing your family well!!
Well, I disagree with you that you won't be missed, and, frankly, I think you could easily edge out Lynda Carter for the role of Wonder Woman. I'm tired just reading about all of the responsibilities that consume your days. You're definitely an inspiration.
Best of luck to you and your family ;).
I just want to echo everyone's sentiments that you will be sorely missed. Yours is the first blog I check every morning. Yours was the first "eco" blog I stumbled upon, and the snowball effect was INTENSE! Our entire lives are changed because of you! I've read books I'd never heard of and have changed so many things in our household (I do have "guest" TP, for those who worry!) I can't imagine the stress you are under right now. I hope you are able to take all the time you need for yourself. Just remember though, we WILL be thinking of you. You are a life-changing force in the universe!
Much love.
Crunchy, thanks for everything. You're an amazing person. We'll all miss you.
Love and blessings to you and your family,
DC (David)
:-)
You will be missed! I hope this opens the doorway for you to get all of the self-care and time you need. Thank you for all that you have shared- you have really made a difference in my life!
Blessings to you and your family.
May your backyard booty be -boot-iful, your family rested, well, and happy, and your spirit rejuvenated in this hiatus.
Cool shade and sweet water, my friend.
Crunchy, I will miss you very much. I check your blog every day for new posts. I love your sense of humor even in the face of such adversity. You have a great writing style that is so easy to read. You have shown me that there are regular people out there who are trying to live lightly. I wish your family well, and I hope you come back to blogging after taking some much needed personal time.
You posts are certainly inspiring and helpful, plus I love reading about someone with the same Seattle area gardening challenges!
That being said, I'm quite glad you've decided to take time for yourself and your family. I hope that your husband's new treatment route goes well--I will certainly be thinking of you all.
Thanks for everything you've done here!
~anna
Crunchy, I will add my well-wishes to the very long list of those before me! I have truly enjoyed your blog and have learned a lot from your inspirational challenges. Take care of yourself and that family of yours! I'll still be here if and when you decide to return to blogging :-)
Jen
Vancouver Island, Canada
I'm mostly a lurker too, but that doesn't mean I don't read every day. You have made a huge impact on people and their behavior, and we will miss having you prod us to do better!
I will be thinking of your family and hoping for the best. Take care!
I have been reading your blog for the last year and I absolutely love it. It has inspired me to make quite a few changes in my life, including starting a garden.
Our thoughts will be with you and your family.
Morgan
Good luck and best wishes to you and your family! Our thoughts are with you.
Take care of yourself. Please remember your readers are here to give you a lift when you need one.
You may think there are many bloggers like you out there, but I will miss your personal slant.
Take care!
KimK, just north of you
I've very much enjoyed your blog--it's helped me feel as though I'm in touch with a movement that is not very tangible here in South Louisiana. You got me on the Diva Cup and (partly) off T.P.! And you got me thinking about a whole lotta other things. I will keep your family in my thoughts and will be looking forward to your return to blogging.
--Laurel in Baton Rouge
You will be missed. You have taught me so much and have been such an inspiration to me and my family. (We don't freeze our buns off for just anybody!) My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie C
((((crunchy chicken))))
I will definitely miss your posts. Yours is one of the blogs that I look forward to reading every week. I understand that your real life is more important than your "internet life", and sincerely hope that everything works out for you and your family. Good luck with everything.
I have enjoyed and learned from your blog. Thank you! I'm keeping you on my faves and will eagerly await your return. In the meantime, I send my prayers for you, Mr. Crunchy, and the children.
I trust you will eventually be back. I very much hope that in the meantime you do take care of yourself as you need to. The blog is not important to you at all at present compared to the challenges you face in 3D. Words don't offer much in the way of help on that front. But when time has passed and the circumstances are improved, especially for Mr. Crunchy, and you just have to get on your recycled soapbox again, I am ready to hear the new improved Crunchy messages.
I'll be hoping for some news of your progress at your friend's sites. For now, I wish that you obtain the rest you need. And don't forget to do whatever it takes to laugh.
(((((crunchy))))) I will miss your posts - yes, there are lots of other blogs out there, but I did truly enjoy yours very much!
But it sounds like there are other things that need your time and attention right now and I certainly do understand that.
I will be praying for you and your family. Thank you for all you have done with your blog so far.
IMHO you should compile your posts as a book. You should be paid for your excellent work! Will miss your guiding light.
I hope things go well for you and your family and hope you get to enjoy your summer and your garden! I'll miss reading your posts but can see why you need a break - it does take up lots of time being a blogger!
I love your blog, Crunchy. It's the first blog I read every morning. You will be missed dearly.
God bless you. You are going through so much, and of course you should prioritize your family and your sanity first. You will be in my prayers.
Warmly,
Heather
And don't think I won't be checking this page occasionally, just in case you decide to come back! :)
i will miss you, but i totally understand and respect your decision to cut back. i've recently had to cut back on some of my own commitments to make time for other things (primarily family).
you will be in my thoughts. best wishes to you and yours.
hugs,
amy
Big sloppy kisses to all of you.
Be Well!
You do what you need to do. I'll be thinking of you, and wishing you well, and sending good thoughts your way. You're wrong, you know, that you won't be missed around these here online hills. And it isn't for the give-aways. You are a wonderful, warm, genuine loving person. Thank you for all you've shared with all of us. Things change, and the future is uncertain for all of us. I hope to cross online paths with you again some day, but if I don't, may you always have enough.
just to add to the clamor that you will be missed. i too look forward to your posts. i wish the best for you and your family.
Prayers for your family.
Is there any way that some of the Seattle folks could help out with the Goods 4 Girls (packages, trips to the mail)...put it out there if we could help.
Sending some healthy vibes your way for you and your family. I think you have a lot to offer, but it is time to focus on what's important.
We will see you again, I am sure of, when the times right.
I pretty much a lurker too. But, even after this short time, you WILL be missed. But good for you on taking care of YOU!
~Mad(elyn) in Alabama
www.xanga.com/madewyn
crunchy, your blog is the first in my morning reading every day. i love your cheer, admire your wide-ranging thought, and find you deeply inspiring. good for you for taking time for yourself. blessings to you and your family.
What? You want to Sleep? WHADDREYA, some kind of sleep freak? Have a nice break Chicky- we'll keep things going on down in Burien, waiting for your return!
Like others, I'll miss your posts as well. You've been very inspiring. Hope to see you around the blogosphere :)
You will so be missed! But you are doing the right thing for your family. :)
our thoughts are with you and your hubby - may you be blessed with good health and healing.
Oh, so agreed with others that you will both be missed and are irreplaceable. Take your time, take care of you and yours. We are all pulling for you and your family as you face such a difficult situation. You have been more inspiring to me (and I am sure many others) than you know...so please know that I am thinking of you and sending you good thoughts. If and when you come back we'll be here....
Crunchy,
I too have been a semi-lurker since February, but I am compelled to let you know what an inspiration you have been to me. It was your blog that made all these changes seem possible, urgent, and even, fun.
It speaks to your wisdom that you are taking this break.
You will be missed.
Hugs - you will be missed. Take care of yourself.
I'm glad you are taking time to do the things that need doing, for you and your family. You are a compassionate, courageous and inspirational person and your blog is a treasure. Thanks for all you do, and all the best to you and your family. I still do tonglen meditation for you and I'm going to keep doing that. Everything's connected, after all. Thanks for teaching me so many things. I know we haven't heard the last from Your Crunchiness!
Crunchy, no one, NO ONE could replace you. Ever.
I will miss your blog, but you have to put yourself and your family first, of course. I wish you many hugs, and good vibes. You've been a huge insipiration for me, and I wish you much success in all your further Crunchy endeavors.
I WILL miss you. I have learned a lot by reading your blog. I have two kids, too and you are a source of constant inspiration.
I hope your break gives you a chance to get back in balance. It is so important for moms to take the time for a little self-care.
You and your family, and your husband especially are in my thoughts and prayer.
I've always marveled at how you've done what you've done. Be proud of everything you've accomplished including your recognition of a need to care for yourself. You will very much be missed and can never be replaced. A true innovator! Best wishes for you and your family. I look forward to your occasional posts - please don't go away forever. You are the original.
Take care. It was a joy having you about. My best thoughts for you and your family.
I completely understand your need to take a break to spend time with your family and recharge. But I really hope at some point that you will be able to take up blogging again. You really have made a difference in my family's lives by making us think about what we are doing to trash the earth and what we should be doing instead to make it a better place. Your inspiration will be missed!
I'm also a lurker, but will miss your funny, thought provoking posts. I completely understand your reasons, however, and hope you are able to get the rest you need and deserve. Take good care, we'll all be thinking of you!
-Joy
You are an inspiration and the things I do and believe to be important have changed because of you and your challenges. I look forward to your return. Best wishes to you and your family!
Megan
(Am I the only one imagining all of Captain Von Trap's friends singing their goodbyes back up the stairs to the kids? hehe. Good Byyyyyeeeeeeee! *white gloved hands waving*)
Take care of yourself and I'll be sending good vibes your way.
Hi, I just wanted to let you know that i have really enjoyed reading your thoughts. Your writings are lovely and I have been encouraged and inspired by them. Good luck and take care.
cordially,
Liz from Boston, MA
Oh, MAN! I haven't even hit my second month of Diva-cupping and I need all the support I can get!
Which is to say, in so many ways, global and ... er ... intimate, you will be very missed. And like all those before me, I say that in utter selfishness, because you've been carrying on as many of us would have been unable to do.
Anyone for making recycled "WWCD?" (What would Crunchy do?) bracelets to help keep her in our thoughts?
I can relate.
I will add you to my reader, so I don't miss the occasions when you do pop in. Clearly you are valued in the blogosphere.
Dearest Crunchy, You and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers. You are an eco-warrior, and inspired me to buy washable pads on E-Bay! (Love them, btw) I love your blog, I wish you peace & happiness. Thanks, Jen from HB, CA
Ditto what everyone else has said before me. Yours is one of my favourite blogs and it's obvious I'm not the only one who is going to miss popping in here every day to see what you have to say.
Take good care of yourself and your family and thank you for inspiring and challenging us as only you can.
Wishing the best for you, Mr. Crunchy and your little ones.
Oh, Crunchy, you will indeed be missed. Your wit and wisdom have helped keep me going as I travel (slowly) along the path to a more sustainable life.
Good luck and warmest wishes to you and your family as you travel your own path. I hope the challenges will not be overwhelming and that you will blessed with joy and with peace along the way.
Along with all the others, I'm looking forward to your return, whenever that may be.
Nicole
crunchy- I am not sure I can say much more than what has been said... I will miss checking in on your blog, daily, bi-daily (you get the idea...)I will look forward to bumping into you online & perhaps receiving comments from ya here & there... and of course the blog you will have when you comeback to blogging! Miss ya - Sam @ Loving Green
Hey Deanna, you have inspired a lot of people here. Thank you for taking that time to reach out to us all.
I hope you and your family get a good break with the treatment soon. We'll be thinking about you and sending love and good wishes.
All my best, Melinda
I just found you and now I must let you go! I will be thinking of you and your family as you mush forwad.
I just found you and now I must let you go. Will be thinking of you and your family as you mush forward into the future.
Crunchy,
I was starting to wonder if you were human. Well at least I know you are partially human. I love your blog the best! You are willing to talk about all that 'dirty' stuff like family cloth and what you do with your period. Sounds weird to me but I cried when you started Good for Girls. It must be the baby hormones. Which made me get the cotton t-shirt out of my desk and blow (thats due to you too!)
Good health to the crunchy family.
-Jenette, CA
Like everyone I am going to miss you. You have been and continue to be an inspiration for me. While there are other blogs and bloggers, there is only one Crunchy Chicken. Take care of yourself and your family. All of you are in my thoughts.
I'm happy for you, and I support your decision. However, I have to vastly disagree with your comment that you are not needed. You offer an important view point and yours is one of the limited blogs I check daily. You will be sorely missed!! Be well.
Good call for you, Crunchy, but I'll miss you. It's hard to overstate the impact you've had on my life and the lives of my circle of friends. We're Diva-wearing, cloth-wipe using, thermostat-off people now, and it's all because of this blog.
I will keep you, your husband and children in my thoughts.
So long, farewell, take good care of yourself and your dear crunchy family.
Many many of us will have to find a new blog to check first thing in the morning -- you are unique and special, and you will be truly missed.
many blessings.
I am such a fan of your blog! But trust me...I understand. Life always comes first and I send you wonderful thoughts and lots of positive energy! Your words will be missed.
-Mike
-Parrish from Ecorazzi
-That guy who use to date your cousin
- Fellow blogger!
I'll definitely miss your posts, but you clearly need/deserve some time to focus on other things.
Here's wishing you the best during your hiatus!
There's lots of quantity, but quality is a different matter altogether.
Everyone (who is not a complete idiot) will understand your need to put real life first and take a break. But don't think you won't be missed.
See you in the blogosphere...whenever...
Climb every mountain, ford every stream
Follow every rainbow, till you find your dream!
Thank you so much for opening my eyes to all the little ways my family and I can change things. You have impacted my life and now I look at things very differently ~ and for that, thank you.
Now, if I could only get the hang of this Diva...
I'm thinking of you and your family daily...
Blessings to you and your family. You've definitely made a good decision but we'll definitely miss you. Anne from Texas
Hi Crunchy,
Hope all goes well with you and yours! Best of luck. Hope you'll consider dropping in on occasion...I love your sense of humor!!!!
Oh crap! This is all my fault! For a couple of weeks now I've been meaning to email you and let you know I'm thinking of you and see how you're doing. But I was too lame and preoccupied with other things.
I love you and your blog! And I also TOTALLY understand being overtired and stressed and losing the will to continue blogging. I am on a day-by-day basis with my own blog, asking myself each night, "Do I really want to do it again?"
So here I am making this comment all about me. Well, bloggers are kinda self-involved, right?
I'm glad you are taking a break, for your own sanity and peace of mind. You have set an awesome, really magnificent example for the rest of us. You will be terribly missed, and welcomed back with open... um... laptops whenever you decide to rejoin Blogland.
Also, I just want to say how much I appreciate your signing off publicly rather than simply disappearing from the Blogosphere as some others have done. It shows that you care about and value your readers. It should be required Blogger etiquette.
I wish all good things for you and your family and hope to see you lurking around Fake Plastic Fish in your spare time.
Love and bloggy kisses,
Beth
Not true.....you will be missed! You certainly deserve some "me" time though. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
In spite of my total disappointment (and my disappointment is everything, damn it), I understand and salute you for making the right choice.
Be well.
Take care.
Pop in and say hi every so often.
lots of hugs.
You just said no one would miss you to fish for comments. BRILLIANT!
I'll miss your insight because I think you have a lot more to offer this word.
Either way, Blessings to you & your family!
I agree with what greepa said.
Unoriginal comment, but yeh... he's spot on the money there.
We'll all get along without you, of course (well, we'll have to, won't we! :).. but be warm & happy in the knowledge that you've changed so many people's lives & thoughts & ways of being for the better.
You rock.
Kat
in Australia
CC,
We will all miss you no end. You are irreplaceable but we do all realise that there are others that need you far more than we do.
With admiration, blessings and many thanks,
Peter
I have missed your blog for several days and thought something was wrong : (
Your blog was the first on my list to read. Good luck and best wishes.
i will miss you too, crunchy! i enjoy reading your blog and i'm sad to see you go for a while. take care - and best wishes to you and your family!
Take care of you Crunchy. I'll miss you, for sure, but am glad you are doing what you need to. And you haven't seen the last of me, as more G4G shipments are forthcoming.
Blessings to you all.
Kudos to you for making the choice to practice self-care and put your attention/energy into your family! You will be missed. Your wit and wisdom is inspiring Lady!
A few weeks back, I posted a Self-Nurture Challenge on my blog www.mindfullymothering.com.
As women, we give so much.
Take tender care.
having just found your blog i'm a little disappointed to find you're leaving. putting yourself and family first, isn't that what we as moms and wives and women are always encouraging others to do? congratulations on having the inner strength to practice what so many of so only preach. your blog helped open the door to a whole new world for me, and through me, my children (they've even agreed to take up some of your challenges). from so far away you've made a difference in the lives of so many others. may you find peace and rest, renewed hope and healing in your time.
namaste
~debra~
Well it's not at all true that you won't be missed. Taking the time to take care of you and yours is a good thing though imho- a very important thing to do.
I've appreciated your blog and I wish you all the best.
another lurker here to say, i'll miss you! please do let us know how things are going, when you can. warm thoughts & good vibes flowing to you & your family.......
Take care crunchy! I will miss reading your frequent posts, but you have already been an inspiration to me. Enjoy your time with your family. Sending good vibes your way. Be well and garden happy!
((((Crunchy)))) So, i got my Diva Cup in the mail today and stopped by to tell you how excited I am. I was saddened to see you go but as has been echoed here - we all understand and wish you and your family the best. There are none like you and you will be sorely missed. Not that I'm hoping for something to piss you off....but I'm looking forward to your next post already! Best to you and your family.
Sending thoughts your way. Thanks for getting me motivated to plant more veges, puree avocado and pumpkin (1 avo and 2 pumkpin left in freeze). My water is down and you have helped me on my way. Take time for yourself and I will be holding down my fort making butter and gardening like crazy. It is hard enough for me to follow the blogs with my kids and job so I imagine being in charge take lots of time.
I'm mostly a lurker but always a reader. Your wit and wisdom will be missed. I hope Mr Crunchy's new treatment plan is successful.
You are a niche of your own so of course I will notice your absence, but I am glad you are taking care of yourself. You have such a lot on your plate, it is amazing that you have juggled all that and the blogging, too, for so long. I'm sending positive thoughts and wishes your way.
gail
Good luck to you and your family, Crunchy. You will be missed.
I wish we had a poll! With categories for the number/type of changes Crunchy has inspired us to make, if she inspired you start a blog, and some other pithy choice.
But, alas, the Poll Queen is on a break.
My best wishes to you and your family.
OK. I never answered the polls. I never did the challenges as a lot of them I had done years ago, I don't have the TV, we don't heat, we sun dry, and all that crap.
My confession: I read the blog for the jokes. Now I am in withdrawal.
All the same I can go back and check the archives.
We're thinking of you Crunchy. Keep your chin up, unless you are planting.
Will miss your posts.
All the best,
Andrea
sorry i won't be able to tune same time same place tomorrow. your contributions are large, and fun as well. but i can relate. my s o has the big ca and is facing surgery and chemo and we have $ issues to go with that. you have to care for yourself first, really. everything else falls apart if wife/mother is absent.
blessings
emmer
Praying for you.
You introduced me to the Diva Cup. You challenged me to improve my lifestyle. You really have left me and my husband thinking.
Thank you!
Hope you are able to return to this blog again.
Crunchy! I'm going to miss you so much! You probably can't tell since I don't comment that much, but I read your blog almost every day. This is weird to say, but from all of your awesome antics and funny tales, I feel somehow like you're a dear friend, even if it is sort of a strange one-sided friendship where I know tons about you and we never talk :) Anyways, I think others would agree that somehow you've become our friend.
That said, I just want to say good luck with everything and enjoy you're break. It's much deserved after all of your hard work :)
Best wishes to you and your family - I too will miss your insight and humor.
Our lives will go on but your unique voice will be missed.
Take care and know that your have contributed many heartfelt and appreciated thoughts.
Peace,
Eva in se BC
I've been a lurker for a few months but wanted to drop a line to lend my support. Your blog was the first find for me in my online echo-search. You've truly inspired me and in turn, my family and friends, to live greener lives. I am a Diva cow, and have converted 5 friends to date. But that's just the start of this snowball.There are so many other things that our family/workplace and schools do now because of your lead. Really, you can give yourself a pat--you've been the catalyst for change for hundreds of people. Hundreds!! I understand the much needed break for you, but know that you will be kept in our thoughts and missed until your return. Love to your family from the center of BC,
Brooke.
No! No! No! I am a Diva NOW, not a Diva Cow!! ahhah!! Brooke.
Thoughts and hopes and wishes and prayers. Peace for you and your family, and may you share your voice again when your life allows.
Every good hope for Mr. Crunchy and your family. Shannon
Crunchy,
Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. As I scrolled down, down, down the page to post this comment, my belief that you've made a positive difference in so many lives across the globe was firmly rooted. I am sending you a virtual pat on the back and a hug for you simply being you. There may be hundreds of other blogs, giveaways, contests, etc., but there simply is no other Crunchy Chicken in town! You are a gem!
:0)
M
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