Hello all,
Elaine's call for hostesses made me realize that I need to post this note. Sadly I am going to have to step back from hosting challenges for a while. As my husband's MS progresses my stress level is steadily rising. I think I recently posted a note that he is now in the final stage of this disease so the prognosis is steady deterioration for the next few years. I can't even fathom what those years will hold. He is emotionally and spiritually ready to go home to Jesus. I'm not ready for that but also can't bear to watch him slowly lose the ability to function. It is heartbreaking.
Right now I need to try to cut back on things that cause stress. Hosting challengings... or more accurately... getting prizes mailed... has been one of those things. If you have won any of my challenges in the last few months... you are aware of this as your prize was very late. I apologize for that and have no excuse except stress and exhaustion. For some reason, the act of getting things to the post office is always a struggle. Some days getting out of my recliner is about all I can do!
So, I need to do what I teach in stress management classes, mainly cut back on commitments and do more self-care. As a result of this decision, I am not committing to any new responsibilities here, or with DT gigs, card swaps, etc. until life (as my hubby and I know it) settles down.
That said, this doesn't mean that I won't be making cards! Right now, spending time in my craft room is therapy. So, I'll continue to enter challenges here and across blogland as my schedule, and energy level, allows. They help to keep me sane!
Thanks for understanding, friends. I love you gals/guy!