I know that, once again, it's been too long since my last post. I've answered the inquiring Email saying everything is okay with me, I have just been busy. That is true to a point. I am fine, and everyone in my household is fine, but there has been some trouble with my Stepson. There are some problems he is having to deal with right now. My Grandson Trenton moved in with us yesterday and it may be for a day, a week, or a month. I just don't know right now.
Please know I have not abandoned this journal and bear with me. I have an entry three fourths of the way written that I have not had a chance to finish yet, but will soon, I hope.
As for my thoughts on AOL adding advertising to these journals without our prior knowledge, I have not had time to fully digest that bit of news. I knew the AIM accounts would have an advertising banner across them, AOL said so right up front. To add advertising to regular AOL journals is a surprise.
I really have come to love writing this journal and being a part of this community. I just can't afford the time to really weigh this out right now. So, for the time being, I am here and will stay.
This is my first post since the VIVI Awards presentations which I really enjoyed attending. My heartfelt congratulations to all the winners. The VIVI Awards Committee did a superb job and put in so much work. Thank you!
Now, I may be able to post again in a day or two, or it may be another week or two. I may lose a lot of my readers for being so inconsistent, however, my family is more important right now and they need me. I do promise, though, that I will be back and remain a part of this community for the foreseeable future.
Thanks for bearing with me and I hope to be writing again sooner rather than later.
35 comments:
About 2/3 of the people I have on alert say they are leaving J-Land, so it's nice to know at least somebody is staying... for now.
You have been missed....I hope your problems work out :).
Betty
Will be here when you get time. :)
I'll be right here patiently waiting your wise words! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry to hear you have problems, hope things get sorted out soon for all of you. Glad you're not going to desert us too!! People are leaving in droves right now. I'll be here to read your next entry, take your time, family come first! Jeannette.
Take your time, will be thinking about you.
This is actually a good time to take a break.With the
new banner ads AOL has added to our journals,
it looks like most of us will be taking a break.
*** Coy ***
I am sorry to hear your family is having troubles. Enjoy the time you have with your grandson!!
Tracie
you're so cute :)
I am so sorry Sam.... there have been issues here with the NEW banner ads they have put in our journals, some of us are not writing here. You and your family be well. judi
I hope everything works out fine, enjoy your grandbaby.
Marti
So sorry to hear that things aren't going well. Hope to see you back on an even keel soon. ~Sie http://siepfft.blogspot.com/
Yes stay part of a dwindleing community ,take your time, well be here when you get back ................Jan xx
Sam so sorry you are having problems - hope your stepson can get them sorted out OK. Didn't think you would abandon us, you know how much we appreciate your Journal...you must see to your family first - and think about us when you have the time - we will still be here waiting....Ally
You'll never lose me! Sorry things aren't going so great, right now...take care of you and yours...JAE
Hi Sam,
Take good care. Family comes first...I will be alert with your entry when you're ready!
Wishing you well,
Gem :-)
Sam, My concerns are with you and your family. I am the mother of 2 adult sons, who have had monumental personal problems. One is a recovering alcoholic and the other is mentally ill and is a "user" My husband and I teach a course on mental illness and I attend Al-Anon. I know what raising Grandkids is all about. I know how your heart can break into a thousand pieces, but I can tell you with certainty, that for every "awful thing" that happens, good will come of it! I am always here for you. Anne
Hey Sam!!!! You sound really down!!!! :( I was really relieved to see an alert in my mailbox from your journal. I'm sorry that so much has been going on...my daughter tells me, 'mom, if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off' and walks away giggling.
Sometimes kids can bring reality into perspective or make one realize that reality is just that, step back, live and laugh as much as you can....roll up all those negative things in a little ball and bounce em off the ceiling until their bounce is gone.....they eat you up otherwise.
If you ever get to visiting journals again, I have switched mine over to Blogger as of today. I sent you out an email letting you know that address. It may interest you to read what I have been up to....some say I'm writing a book...haha but can't seem to stop. LOL
chin up and this too will turn out ok.....life has a way of doing that.
http://befuddledlouie.blogspot.com/
Sam I have had a crash, so had not read email for a while. When I did not see an alert I was concerned. Good to see you back. Sorry about the problems. I'll be in touch later. Prayers to follow. Love, Lynn
Family is always more important, Sam, so take care of that! You will not lose readers , I am sure. I check on you every day no matter what those darn alerts say or don't. Half the time the alerts don't tell what journal has an entry anyhow! I am curious about your sister"s (?) house ---did the storm damage it? I am sticking with aol for now--would hate to lose not only journal friends, but I like "weather chat" also--have lots of nice people in there too. Barb
Just glad to hear you are okay. Good luck with your family and getting things fixed.
Mary
{{{{{{{{Sam}}}}}}}}}
You've been in my thoughts and I am thrilled you dropped in to let us know what was going on. I will keep you and yours in my thoughts, prayers, and heart. I know things will work out!! :)
I haven't decided what I'm going to do about my journal, but know you have not lost me as a reader! Not ever! Keep your chin up and know we love ya!
d
Take all the time you need, Sam. My best to you and your family.
Karen
http://outmavarin.blogspot.com
Sam, If you ever need to talk I am here. I sign on early so hollar if you need. I understand trouble.
I miss you Sam, but most of us have walked in the shoes. So, dear friend, no matter how long you have to be gone, we will be here when you return. You have our love. Pennie
Take care, Sam. You are on my alerts. Hopefully everything you have to deal with right now will work out successfully and quickly. I'll be here, or near, when you return.
Jude
http://journals.aol.com/jmorancoyle/MyWay
Sam please don;t go go /// I know things are crazy at the moment, but hterpy in this journal when you post you feel better. No its alright you can take abreak you have my permissoion ;;lol lol lol . Take it easy always in my prayers, here for you. keep in touch/
Sam, this entry does not have your usual tone...
My hope that things work out the best they can.
I know having Trenton full time will be an adjustment. At the same time, welcomed precious time with him. I hope he is coping... as well as you, your wife, and stepson.
Not sure where I'll be... but I'll keep you posted of where I land :)
Take care, my friend...
Cat
Since you do not know when you will be able to write a new entry, it will be a real treat for us when you finally do. Something for us to look forward to. Ü
Best of luck with your family. You certainly have your priorities set where they should be. Take care and remember to find time to smile.
Dear Sam, ((((((Sam))))))))) We all have missed you lately!
Thanks for telling us that youare ok and that you will be back!
love and hugs
natalie
Of course family comes first Sam. am just glad to know you are okay. You come back when you are ready. I will be here. Take care friend and you and your family are in my prayers.
Sam, I am glad you are still here with us ! Don't worry about not being able to post more often.You are right ... Family always comes first. Matter of fact, I respect you all the more because of your devotion to them. So, you do what you have to do, and when you have the opportunity, check in and say hello, so we know all is well. Take care, my friend, Tina http://journals.aol.com/onemoretina/Ridealongwithme/entries/1787
Like a good neighbor, I stop by to see if you're home. If you're not, I just come back another day! Godspeed! Water's on for tea or coffee. Anytime.
Hello.........I am glad that you are still around I was gone for a while but I'm back and I will never leave again. I missed my friends as J-Land and you are one of them. I do like your journal and I missed it tremendously. Please don't think of leaving I am staying for good.........HANG AROUND J-Land okay ?? Don't go anywhere. I'm back..........I know that I was gone for a while but here I am you will never lose me again...........I'm home and here to stay........
Must be the pictures that attract so many readers, they are beautiful.
We do mis your posts
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