After much thought I have decided to post a brief explanation as to my absence this week. If you have sent me an e-mail and I haven't responded or wanted to place an order and I haven't been here I truly apologize. I have never meant for this blog to be personal - it was to be a source of inspiration for all of you out there as well as a way for me to share my business dreams and goings on with you all. So it is as a business person that I apologize for letting all of that go, but life had other plans for me this past week.
Life has thrown some hurdles of a medical nature our way. There is nothing more important to me than my family and I would like to ask those of you who pray to send up a prayer that God holds our family in his hands as we continue to wait for answers to what could be serious medical concerns. For those of you who believe in the power of positive thought please send your positive thoughts our direction. I know that it is a lot to ask without any explanation, but at this time I don't feel comfortable sharing any of the details and therefore I can't be responding to e-mails and questions. But I do feel that I owe an explanation for my absence and the cancelling of classes this week without making too big a deal of it.
What I can tell you is that we have had some amazing people helping us, the news we are getting back is very positive and we are starting to relax just a little knowing that it is now a bit of a waiting game. I do know that I will be absent off and on occasionally over the next while until we have this all figured out and I thank you for your patience and support. I will be doing my best to play the "catch-up" game and if you have placed an order I will be trying to get to you over the next few days and get the ball rolling once again.
Thank you in advance for the prayers and positive thoughts that will be sent our way.
Sending huge {{{{HUGS}}}} and positive thoughts your way Ellen!!
Posted by: AmyR | October 24, 2006 at 05:18 PM
I'm still praying that our Lord is holding you and your family close.
You are such a beautiful person, Ellen (inside and out), please know that you are cared for.
Hugs,
Renee Vroman
Posted by: Renee V. (aka: happystamper05 SCS) | October 24, 2006 at 05:09 PM
Ellen,
We are all in your corner, rooting for you and your family. Prayers go up for you all. Take care of YOU!
Posted by: paige | October 24, 2006 at 07:34 AM
Just wanted you to know that I'm still thinking and praying for you, Ellen.
Sending more (((HUGS))) to you and your family.
Hugs,
Renee V.
Posted by: Renee V. (aka: happystamper05 SCS) | October 23, 2006 at 02:01 PM
Ellen, sending positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Posted by: Joyce | October 23, 2006 at 08:59 AM
with God all things are possible... praying for you.
jan
Posted by: janice | October 23, 2006 at 02:37 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
{{{{{Ginormous Hugs}}}}}}}}}}
Posted by: Charlee | October 22, 2006 at 08:45 PM
The Force is with you, Ellen. {{{{{{Ellen}}}}}}
Sending love, support, and all good and positive thoughts straight to you and your family.
Posted by: juliehrr | October 22, 2006 at 08:26 PM
you are in my thoughts and prayers.. we have been through many trying times.. some medical.. others more personal... each one has been answered by God in one way or another.. making us stronger along the way. I pray that each of you are strong, positive and lean on Him when you need to..
hang in there.. I wish you all the best!
Posted by: annemariez | October 22, 2006 at 07:01 PM
Hugs my friend, see you soon! :D
Posted by: Lisa Strahl | October 22, 2006 at 04:23 PM
Ellen,
Please know that I understand about somethings that you just cannot share on line. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I don't need to know for the Lord already knows.
Big, big BIG (((HUGS))) to you and your family.
Hugs,
Renee
Posted by: Renee V. (aka: happystamper05 SCS) | October 22, 2006 at 03:04 PM
Ellen, I will be praying for you! {{{{hugs!}}}}
Posted by: Debbie Olson | October 22, 2006 at 01:48 PM
Ellen,
I'm glad you felt comfortable enough to share that much with us. Now we can do our part to help.
Positive thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
Posted by: Pat | October 22, 2006 at 06:36 AM
You are in my thoughts!
Posted by: Linda | October 22, 2006 at 01:35 AM
Sending prayers for you and your family! I too believe that your family should come first - ALWAYS! I sincerely hope and pray that you will receive good news and don't have to do the 'waiting game' too long!! ((((hugs))))
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | October 21, 2006 at 10:45 PM
Sending you prayers and positive thoughts!!
Posted by: Emily - WaterPixie | October 21, 2006 at 09:07 PM
Thoughts and prayers are with you Ellen. Take care.
Posted by: Julie/Rubbernecker | October 21, 2006 at 08:01 PM
Ellen,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Posted by: Sarah Vrolyk | October 21, 2006 at 05:57 PM
Ellen, I hear you and totally understand. My very best wishes for you and your family. Joan
Posted by: Joan | October 21, 2006 at 04:49 PM
Ellen,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Beverly
Posted by: Beverly | October 21, 2006 at 03:32 PM
Ellen,
You and your family will of course be in my thoughts and prayers. Do what YOU need to do for you and your family, we do understand. Take care and hang in there! {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} to you & everyone in your family!!
Dotty
Posted by: dotty | October 21, 2006 at 03:01 PM
I never expect to see personal news on blogs, especially ones like yours that are an extension of your business. I had wondered where you'd been and you and your family need to focus inwardly for a while. I'll be thinking of you and checking in once and a while. Thanks for letting us know. Take care.
Posted by: kathynruss | October 21, 2006 at 12:36 PM