Friday, February 19, 2010

Dear Friends and Readers

I am taking a moment to say thank you. I just want you all to know how thankful I am for you. I love to write and it makes me so happy that I can make you all laugh, make you think and touch your hearts.

You all have given me more than you know. Just as I have made you laugh, you have made me laugh with your comments and emails. You have touched my heart. It just makes me smile to think about how people actually like reading what I put out there and they like to do it every day.

But in light of my last post, I am going to take a little break over the weekend. I need to live life a little in order to come up with some more stories to tell.

And while I am off this weekend, things will be changing over here. I have decided to go through a whole blog make-over and that includes a move to Wordpress. I really have had no issues in using Blogger but with the goals that I have set for myself as a writer and as a blogger, I feel that this is a necessary move.

I can't wait for you all to see the new look. I just love it and can't wait for it to be up and running. But before I can get there, things are going to be a work in progress for a few days. Things might look different. You might not be able to get to the site but don't worry and try to remain calm.

(This is more a warning for myself. In the grand scheme of things I know that the fact that you can't get to my blog is not a big deal but for me it is. This blog is my baby. It contains my blood sweat and tears. It holds memories of my children and words of hope. I have put countless hours in it and I just want it to be alright.)

I am hoping that no one gets lost in the transfer and if that happens I hope you will try and find me again. I look at this as a way to see who my tried and true readers are.

I would like to leave you with something that Hayden said to me,

"Mom, I can see you in my heart that means you are very special."

And I can see you all in my heart so you are all so special to me.

Have a great weekend and I will see you on the other side.


~Jen

33 comments:

S Club Mama said...

I'm very excited to see the new changes! :) Enjoy your weekend.

CynthiaK said...

I will look forward to seeing the "new you" (and I will want to talk to you about how the transfer goes - I, too, want to switch over to WordPress but haven't had the guts yet).

Stay happy, stay positive, stay strong. And take whatever time you need. We'll all still be here. :)

Keys to the Magic Travel said...

I can't wait to see the transition. I have started a transition to wordpress...but stopped when I realized that I have no idea as to what I am doing. I need a helping hand...but my budget is not allowing that at the moment. You'll have to be sure and give us the low down!

Anonymous said...

Everyone needs a break!! :)

Screwed Up Texan said...

I started to set up a site on wordpress as well...it'll be interesting to see the change. Make sure let us know what you like better about Wordpress than Blogger!

Melissa said...

Good luck with everything!

And I am CONSTANTLY taking breaks!... If I didn't, I wouldn't be able to survive.

Trying to push yourself too hard is never good... Just breathe. Life will be okay.

Again... Good luck.

Loukia said...

Can't wait to see your new look!

Connie said...

How exciting!! I've thought of making the switch to WP but I'm ascared.

Christy said...

awwww, that is the cutest picture/comment ever! Enjoy your time off, and I'm excited to see your new look!

Kelly Deneen Raymond said...

What an adorable picture! Can't wait to see the new look!!

Jill said...

Best of luck to you as you move your "life" over to Wordpress. I wish I had the courage to do it ... but alas, I'm way too lazy!

Have a fab weekend. Enjoy.

Anonymous said...

OH I can't wait to see it! Making the "big move" is something I wasnt to do and the only thing stopping me is fear!

Have a great weekend!

Anonymous said...

Another Blogger chick bites the dust. On to bigger and better - Wordpress. Ahhhh....it has something I have toyed with....moving. You will be my experiment. :-)

Can't wait to hear what you think and I hope it all goes smoothly!!

Have a great weekend enjoying those precious kids of yours...

Lee

Karen said...

I will hunt you done till I find you. I'm not sure if that should be a promise or a warning.

I am a firm believer in blogging breaks. (obviously) Enjoy your weekend. I am so looking forward to the new look.

Prerna said...

"I can see you in my heart that means you are special"
That's the cutest thing i have ever heard..I'll always remember this line..
Good Luck to you!
Will wait for the makeover..

Mrs Montoya said...

Super excited for your new look and your break. I take breaks all the time, but I'm a wimp like that :) I am not sophisticated enough to switch to Wordpress, but I've heard that people like it much better. GOOD LUCK

and be sure to give Hayden an extra kiss in your spare time this weekend. He's a special guy!

cat said...

Oh Jen, this line from Hayden is just beautiful. You know that I often take a break over weekends -sometimes you need to. See you on Monday and love you my friend!

Sara @ Domestically Challenged said...

We are here with you wherever you go!!!

Unknown said...

Love your blog, so thanks to you for sharing it with all of us!

Good luck with the transition and can't wait to see the changes - change is good sometimes, you know?

Emily said...

Hope you enjoy life this weekend and good luck with the "move".

Helene said...

I can hardly wait to see the changes! I've heard of so many people making the switch so I'm anxious to hear your experience with it!

Enjoy the weekend with your lovely family!! I just love Hayden!

Michelle said...

Well I know I certainly Heart coming here. :)

Enjoy your weekend off and please drop by once your new blog is up just in case we loose your link. I would hate that.

Kekibird said...

Have a great weekend off! I enjoy reading and I appreciate that you share with us your life.

Susie said...

I can't wait to see it!!

Emmy said...

Oh excited to see the change! I will probably have a whole new look after this weekend too.. still on blogger though

Lourie said...

Oh you are brave! And I am very excited for you. Now I will find you...I just may be slow to remember. I follow two others who recently made the switch and I couldn't figure out why they weren't posting anymore. Call it a blonde moment. I can't wait to see you will be doing over at WP! Have a great weekend.

Tammy said...

Can't wait to see the new you...are you doing this yourself or did you have it done? I would love to know, I might be looking into changing mine someday. Have a great blogfree weekend!

Honey Mommy said...

Way to be brave! I think that eventually I will be making my way over to Wordpress... just not quite yet! I'll be back to check on you and I hope your transition goes smoothly.

Live.Love.Eat said...

Girlfriend, you should take every weekend off if you don't. I don't think I realized you post on S and S too? Holy cow.

The new place looks awesome. I am sure you will lose no one.

Live.Love.Eat said...

P.S. That's adorable what Hayden said to you. Priceless.

Unknown said...

I enjoy your blog and am looking forward to your changes!

April said...

Cute picture! Thanks for stopping by my blog and checking out my silly Christmas card!

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