I'm sure many of you have already figured out that I no longer care for the 'sphere. This time away has been personally and spiritually productive for me and I choose to stay away.
I officially started blogging on December 31st of last year and have been shocked by how successful my blog became. This little housewife from Colorado crawled her way into the 300's of TTLB for a period of time and had quite an audience. I also found great comfort in knowing that there were such strong voices in this nation; voices drenched in common sense and reason.
This battle in our nation right now is frightening. Knowing that I have publicly contributed my opinion to this is pleasing. I will continue my fight, it just will no longer be here. Janette has offered a place for me at her blog and I might take her up on it; one day. For the time being I'm focusing on more important matters.
I appreciate MOST of you, the rude, irrelevant ones will not be missed. As I always told everyone "your opinion is welcome, just keep it cordial". You would think that that was a simple enough rule, WRONG!! To those people, and to those people who can't put your shopping cart in the parking lot caddies; or even worse--you abandon your cart behind someone's car so that when they come out of the store, they actually have to move your cart so they can get their car out--I wish nothing pleasant for you. You'd think the Christian in me would care for your well being, but I don't; oh well, whatever.
Anyway, to all of my loved ones, take care. I'm going to try and contact as many of you as I can by e-mail and thank you for your support and kindness. At this point I really don't see me ever returning to blogging, this season of my life feels complete. Thank you so much.
Posted by Stacy at December 9, 2005 11:17 AM | TrackBack:-(
Posted by: Jeff H at December 9, 2005 11:22 AMOh Stacy - I wish you and yours nothing but the best. May God's blessings continue to bless you and guide you in ALL of your endeavors. I'll miss you - but I totally understand and support your decision. I hope we can remain in touch. Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.
Posted by: valerie at December 9, 2005 11:45 AMWow. I'm seriously saddened by your choice, but respect it completely. God bless you in future endeavors.
Posted by: jae at December 9, 2005 12:11 PMI will miss reading your insightful comments. God bless you in your future endeavors.
Posted by: Becky at December 9, 2005 01:20 PMHeavens....why do "deaths" always seem to come around the holidays?
I'm sorry that you've decided to put your blog to rest. Yup, selfish me. I will miss you. I'll look forward to hearing your "Common Sense" over at Janette's. She's terrific, isn't she.
Wishing you and yours a life filled with great joy and peace.
Happiness in your new endeavors.
Posted by: Maggie at December 9, 2005 03:05 PMSo, you make me love you, give me trolls then leave me forever. What a bad girlfreind type of experience this is. I'll forgive you someday. But as for now, I'm sort of upset. I'm gonna go listen to Dolly Parton for a while.
You know you can still drop by from time to time. None of us are going to block you. Well, not me anyway. Jeff might.
Posted by: bigwhitehat at December 9, 2005 03:50 PMWow, I will miss you, I've been reading your blog a long time. YOu are an awesome woman, I was hoping to get to know you....take care of yourself and thanks for being an inspiration to some of us (I sent you an email about that!). My best to you and YOUR family! Have a wonderful Christmas, God Bless....Jessica
Posted by: Jess at December 9, 2005 04:02 PMThanks for the kind words Stacy and Maggie!
Stacy, we're going to miss you but I admire your ability to quit blogging cold turkey. That really shows me how happy you must be in Real Life.
Congratulations on your new path and I look forward to hearing from you!
Posted by: Janette at December 9, 2005 04:34 PMHunny, being that you were one of the first ones to link me, I will always have a place in my heart for you. And I'm proud to call you my friend.
Take care, and may God be with you.
Love ya, and you will be missed
From your favorite perv :)
RR
Stacy--
I know exactly where you're coming from. I hit the same wall a few months ago, as you might remember, only I haven't had the guts to pull the plug entirely. I still leave up the blog, but weeks go by without a post. Like you, I enjoy the communication, but I've just found more important ways to use my precious time right now.
I always enjoyed your blog -- you were one of the first ones I found, and always one of the first (if not the first) I checked. Thanks for all those good memories, and I enjoyed our talk and almost-meeting in San Antonio. Have a great time with your family and passions, and take care.
Posted by: Muley at December 9, 2005 06:40 PMWe'll miss you...I hope you do decide to contribute over at Janette's.
Posted by: Tammy at December 9, 2005 10:35 PMWow, I feel that I am just starting to make a friend and she is suddenly moving. Thanks for being my inspiration, for your help and for being you. I admire you for all that you do for your family, for yourself, your community and for being the wonderful out-spoken person you are. The world needs more people like you. Will see you at Janettes every once in a while I hope. Stop by some time and say hi.
Posted by: scmommy at December 9, 2005 10:54 PMMay your productiveness outside the sphere be multiplied as was your time in it. And never forget.
Posted by: Nettie at December 9, 2005 11:13 PMI haven't been by as often as I'd like lately, but I will miss you. Goodbye.
Posted by: Darlene at December 9, 2005 11:39 PMHate to see you go, but one must do what they must do.
Hope to see you around the sphere.
Posted by: Crazy Politico at December 10, 2005 12:13 AMBummer.
Posted by: von at December 10, 2005 09:32 AMStacy,
You will be sorely missed. I have appreciated your opinions, and enjoyed your blog. Be well and happy.
Posted by: Bill at December 10, 2005 10:47 AMI totally understand because I am wrestling with the same decision. You will be missed but not forgotten. Please drop by now and then to say hello. Godspeed!
Posted by: BobG at December 10, 2005 11:41 AMOur loss will be your hubby's gain. I would say I'm jealous, but... I'm not (too happy with my own hunny at home :))
If it's good for you, sister. It's good for me. Stop by and comment occasionally. You know where I am.
Posted by: Tony at December 11, 2005 08:16 PMI know how it goes. I have been posting less and less lately myself. I get ideas, but then by the time I get home from work, I am too tired to think straight, and frankly have much more important things to pay attention to (namely my lovely wife and my wonderful daughter)...
Anyhow, I hope all goes well for you.
Posted by: Ken at December 12, 2005 07:16 AMI just found your blog recently and have enjoyed reading it for a few months at least. Always hoped to strike up a conversation with you as I am also a conservative Colorado Mom. Best wishes!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy at December 12, 2005 11:16 AMI am so sad to hear about you leaving but respect and can totally understand. Thank you for the blogging friend you have been to me over the past year. My blog just changed and I want to thank you for the part you played. I'll never forget the time you encouraged me to share about my divorce/step-family experiences. Believengod is now www.strandofthree.com I am allowing writers whom I know to contribute on my site as the Lord lays something on their heart. I hope you'll contact me if God gives you something to share on my site. I hope you don't mind if I link to some of your marital posts. Let me know if this Georgia girl can ever do anything for ya!
Love, hugs and best wishes (though I wish you'd change your mind),
Posted by: Paula at December 12, 2005 03:03 PMNOOOOOO!!!! My life has ended. Ok, maybe not ended, but I've missed your blogging since you quit, and it sux to find out you won't be doing it anymore. Hope you pick it back up at some point in the future. Until then, happy trails!
Posted by: Cyndee at December 12, 2005 05:18 PMDang you Stacy... Godspeed and keep in touch!
Posted by: bob at December 12, 2005 10:20 PMDid you see this: http://www.rightwingnews.com/archives/week_2005_12_11.PHP#004897
Sure you want to pack up and move out? Wanna sell your url to me? :-)
Posted by: Cyndee at December 13, 2005 09:02 AMOh dear! I just found your blog -- and now you're leaving. Sigh! Good luck in your non-blogging endeavors.
Posted by: Carol at December 13, 2005 10:22 AMBurnout... I feel your pain.
There ARE more important things than blogging.
Hasta luego, Stacy.
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven... Stacy, best wishes as you enter this next season of your life.
Posted by: civil truth at December 15, 2005 02:09 PMTake care of yourself - only look forward (not back!) - and enjoy life as it has SO MANY THINGS to offer...
Posted by: Louise at December 23, 2005 01:24 PM