Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Day #575 Taking a Sabbatical for a Month or So

I know that when I made the commitment to blog every day for 600 days, I felt bound and determined to keep to that promise. And so far, I haven’t missed a single day.
Life has gotten in the way, though. Two weeks from today I’ll be in surgery, looking at a month-long recovery period afterwards. The cow to my right here seems to be saying, "And here's what I think about that!"



Do you remember how, when I went to Disney World a few months back, I wrote and scheduled my blog posts ahead of time (without telling you until afterwards) so that in case I couldn’t get internet access, I wouldn’t miss any blog days? Then, when I came home, I posted pictures and shared stories from that trip.
I did that primarily because I make it a point never to put anything on the internet that says, “Oh, by the way, my house will be standing untended for a week or more. Please come rob away.”
This time, that stricture doesn’t apply, since I have house sitters and cat sitters and bird-feeder fillers and yard carers lined up by the ying-yang.
I’ve taken a good look at my energy level, which has been decreasing a little bit each day for the last couple of months. So, I’ve decided to take care of myself. I won’t be spending the energy it takes to post something every single day. In fact, I’m taking a sabbatical for a whole month. As much as I enjoy writing these posts, the blogging process has become a chore--something I have to find the energy for and then make myself do--and I don’t ever want to approach writing that way. The blog isn't the only thing I'm putting on hold. I'm not taking on any more editing clients for now.

Flowers and trees conserve their energy during the winter, pulling back as necessary. Bees cluster in the hive in the winter, keeping themselves warm enough for survival. I feel like this is what I'm doing. Withdrawing into my hive to gather strength for the coming endeavor. I plan to come back from this surgery not only healed, but thriving indeed.

I would appreciate any good thoughts you can send my way, both as I approach the surgery-day and as I recover afterwards.
I’ll be back with post #576 sometime in mid-to-late June, and I WILL finish the 600 days. Thank you for sticking with me.
p.s. Feel free to email me. I love hearing from you, although I might not be able to respond to your emails for a while.
BEEattitude for Day #575:
       Blessed are those who fly to the fields they can reach, leaving enough energy to get back home, for they shall find new stores of energy when it’s time to fly again.
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9 comments:

AggiePete said...

What beautiful photos today - especially the last one! So pretty! And Katie bar the door after your surgery! I know you'll be taking it easy for a while but gathering all the energy to do what you do best: everything you can! Much love from the Ogg family and already looking past the 'la snip snip' !

AggiePete said...

What beautiful photos today - especially the last one! So pretty! And Katie bar the door after your surgery! I know you'll be taking it easy for a while but gathering all the energy to do what you do best: everything you can! Much love from the Ogg family and already looking past the 'la snip snip' !

Fran Stewart said...

La snip-snip -- I like that. Sounds like much more fun that "rectal repair" ! ! ! !

I'm pretty sure you'll send an email or two, so thanks in advance.

Megan said...

Will miss you Fran but am sure you will come back in great shape.Hubby was in for a serious op two months ago-week in High Dependancy Unit,week on ward-and now I can't believe how well he is already,he has more energy than ever.As I write he has just cleaned kitchen windows and now is in garden clearing up! I'm amazed because he never did either of those things before,they must have "cured" more than I paid for!Am just going to call him in to see beautiful video from space,thank you for that. You will be in our thoughts and prayers,good luck.

Fran Stewart said...

Thank you, Megan. As you can see from the lateness of my reply, I'm not in my super-computer-mode. One week till the surgery. I'm looking forward to feeling much better.

I'm glad your hubby is doing so well. Love stories like that. When he gets through with your garden cleanup, send him to America to work on mine, please <<<>>>

Geri Taran said...

Fran, just want you to know I'm sending you lots of prayers, good wishes and... Heaps and Bunches of Love.

Geri

Fran Stewart said...

Thank you, Geri. I'll give you a call sometime tomorrow -- whoops! I mean later today. after I meet with the surgeon.

p.m.terrell said...

I'll keep you in my prayers, Fran, and hoping you'll have a fast recovery. I know you'll be much relieved to finally be out of pain!

Woosnews said...

Thinking of you and wishing you well, Fran - with lots of love - Molly