I hope you will forgive me. I'm so sorry for vanishing.
I hope your holiday season was a festive one, if you celebrated, or peaceful & full of light if you did not. I made a valiant attempt here at home to make merry but I know it was lacking from the usual fare. Perhaps the holiday season of 2026 will be better. I'm hoping so.
I'm slowly climbing out of my hole but I'm still deep inside it yet...but not as deep as I was. Self care is the order of this time in my life, taking my days slow & steady and giving myself grace when all I accomplish in one day is getting out of bed & getting dressed.
Bless you if you're reading this and haven't forgotten about me. I'm off to try & catch up a bit with what has been going on in all your lives. I will read all your posts but please forgive me if I don't comment on each one.
Much love, Andrea xoxo
Dear Andrea
ReplyDeleteI am glad to see you back on you blog. I understand what you are going through and I wish you all the best for this new year. My health is not very good but I decided with assistance to visit my grandsons in Dubaï in two weeks ( this will be a challenge for me I hope I can make it)
I gave up putting a coat to my dog he decided so it’s his choice !
Take good care a hug from France.
Good to see your blog post. So sorry to hear that you are struggling with depression. You take what time you need for yourself!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back, my friend. I hope you are feeling better every day. Depression is no joke and health problems on top of that? You are in my prayers daily. XO
ReplyDeleteOf course I haven't forgotten you! I still remember you way back from Hip Chick. I would love to know what has been happening with you. If you don't want to post it, perhaps you could e-mail me. But no pressure. I will be praying for you! I am glad to see you back.
ReplyDeleteDear Andrea...Each time I passed my list of blogs I read, I wondered what might be going on...if anything. I am glad to see you here today and glad you are on the mend. You have my prayers and I will continue to do so. Depression gain be (As you described) a big hole and sometimes it gets very dark. I am thankful that you are seeing light.
ReplyDeleteNo apologies necessary my dear Andrea. It's lovely to get your comment so I came over and am enjoying catching up with you. My mother and sister suffered from depression, and they would tell me the black dog had arrived. I don't know why it's called the black dog, maybe an expression from where I grew up? So, I know something of what you go through, but am very happy to read that you are feeling better. May your year be blessed with nothing but happy thoughts and comfort from those who love you through thick and thin. So happy you are blogging and visiting again. Love you my friend, Denise xox
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your depression. Glad to hear you're doing better. I've added you to my prayer list. Hang in there!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea and welcome back. Of course I haven't forgotten you!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you had such a bad bout with depression and will be praying that you continue to improve.
Dear Andrea, bless your heart! I struggle with depression myself so I totally understand! I am very happy to see you back, dear friend, and of course you are not forgotten! In fact, you are loved! I will keep you in my prayers, dear friend. I am very happy to see your post and to have you back.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see a post from you today. You may have been gone but you certainly haven't been forgotten. . Hoping for better days ahead for you
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that you have had such a difficult time. I hope you are feeling a little brighter and that this will continue for you. Looking after yourself, being kind to yourself and taking things slowly are important things to do.
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Ellie
Hello and welcome back! You were missed, my friend. I am so sorry about your struggle with depression. I am familiar with that dark hole, and how hard it is to claw your way out. I am glad you dusted off your computer. We are all here to help!!
ReplyDeleteOh Andrea… February already feels softer just reading this. I love how you honored St. Brigid’s Day without even realizing it first, lighting candles, turning your face to the sun, feeding the critters. That feels like instinct in the best way.
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