Saturday, October 27, 2012

A Temporary Goodbye...






It was a heart breaking decision.  One that didn't come easily for me.  I could go into boring details about why I need to temporarily step away from this blog and writing in general, but your time is more valuable than that.  I am hoping it will only be for a little while...through the month of November...and with my one year blogging anniversary coming up in December, hopefully I will be able to return a better person than I am right now.

I've met so many wonderful people this past year and I know there will be many successes while I am gone.  Know that I'm doing the happy dance in honor of all the fabulous writers within this community as they get to finally step into the warm circle of writing success.  I hope my followers will understand that I would rather be here and hope they will be able to wait for me...if not, I understand.

I'm afraid I might not be able to fulfill my personal commitment to both PiBoIdMo and NaNoWriMo as I had planned, but I will complete my promise to Julie Hedlund and write one last post that will be on her blog for November 13th.  After that, I will put my pen down for now...

In the meantime you can browse through some of my other posts you might not have read before and if all goes well, you won't have long to wait to see my smiling face again because I'll...









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  1. AnonymousOctober 27, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Oh No! Whatever happens, we will be waiting for you. Take care Donna!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 27, 2012 at 7:30 PM

      Hi Diane! Thank you for your kind words...hopefully it won't be for long and I'll be back...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. D.E. MaloneOctober 27, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    No worries, Donna. The blogging community will be here when you return! Take care of yourself.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 9:14 PM

      Hi Dawn! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. Thank you for your kind words. I will be back by December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  3. monaOctober 27, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Take care of yourself Donna-I'm an email or message away.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 9:15 PM

      Hi Mona! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. Thank you for your kind offer. I will be back by December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. Beth StilbornOctober 27, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Take care and be gentle with yourself, Donna. We'll be waiting for you when you get back.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 9:17 PM

      Hi Beth! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. Your friendship has meant a lot to me. I will be back by December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. HuntressOctober 27, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    *hug*

    It happens sometimes. Life, that is.
    Take care and know that we'll be here when you come back.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 9:23 PM

      Hi Huntress! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. Thank you for your kind words. I will be back by December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  6. janetOctober 27, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Thankfully, I can speak to you or text you everyday. You'll be back soon.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 9:27 PM

      Hi Janet! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. You get to see my mug every day if you choose...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  7. Sharon StanleyOctober 27, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Best wishes on your break....come back soon with a renewed sense of self and enthusiasm.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 9:29 PM

      Hi Sharon! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. I will be back by December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 28, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Take care, Donna. See you when you return.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 9:40 PM

      Hi Susanne! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. I will be back by December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  9. Hilary Melton-ButcherOctober 28, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Hi Donna .. we'll be here - and you'll need your strength for the challenges of life ahead of you right now (whatever they might be) .. look after yourself - with thoughts, Hilary

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 9:41 PM

      Hi Hilary! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. Thank you for your kind words. I will be back by December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 28, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Never fear that this amazing kidlit community will forget you...because we won't, Donna. My prayers and love are with you...whenever it is the right time to return to blogging, we will all welcome you! And we are all just an email away.
    All the best in dealing with your world right now. :)
    Vivian
    vivian@positiveparentalparticipation.com

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 9:48 PM

      Hi Vivian! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. Your kind words touches my heart and I thank you. I will be back by December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  11. TrishaOctober 28, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    I hope your break brings you just what you need! We all need to take a step back sometimes.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 9:50 PM

      Hi Trisha! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. This is not a break I especially want but unfortunately probably need in my best interests. I will be back by December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 28, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    We'll miss you! Stay safe and keep the writing juices flowing no matter what! :)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 9:52 PM

      Hi Erik! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. I'm going to try really hard to keep up with PiBoIdMo and NaNoWriMo if at all possible...if I can only focus on one, of course it will be PiBoIdMo...;~)

      I will be back by December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  13. jpOctober 28, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Cyberspace will be all the poorer for the loss of one of its gems.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 10:00 PM

      Hi JP! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. You, my friend, I have missed these past few months. You have disappeared it seems yourself and I've had no chance to chat with you. I hope you enjoying much writing success as I think you are an amazingly talented spirit...I should only be so lucky to have your talent...;!)

      I will be back by December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  14. Hannah HoltOctober 28, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Take care Donna. I hope you enjoy some rest during your break and come back feeling stronger than ever!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 10:03 PM

      Hi Hannah! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. Thank you for your kind words. My break is not by my choice but in my best interests. I will be back by December...hopefully sooner...

      thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  15. loverofwordsOctober 29, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Sometimes, stepping back is good. Positive thoughts your way.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 10:04 PM

      Hi LOW! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. Thank you for your kind words. I will be back in December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  16. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyOctober 29, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Darn, I just found you! Hope that everything goes well for you, and I will browse through your older posts to see what I have missed. Please take care.

    Kathy M.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 29, 2012 at 10:09 PM

      Hi Kathy! I'm sorry I haven't responded before now...I've been without the internet for three days now. Just think of this as four short week where you get a chance to read some of my other posts...there is almost a year's worth waiting to be discovered...;~)

      I will be back in Decemver...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  17. rena traxelOctober 29, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Take care Donna!

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    1. Donna L MartinOctober 30, 2012 at 7:28 AM

      Hi Rena! On top of everything else, I was without the internet for three days so I'm finally getting to catch up with everyone. Thank you for your concern...I will be back in December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 30, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    You'll be missed! Come back soon and take care.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveOctober 30, 2012 at 11:10 AM

      Hi Penny! Thank you for your kind words. I am working making changes so I can return quickly...I'll be back in December...hopefully sooner...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  19. Susanna Leonard HillOctober 30, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I know how much your blogging every day for a year meant to you, Donna, as well as writing itself, so I'm worried something awful has happened. I hope you're okay and things are generally all right, just busy.

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    1. Donna L MartinOctober 31, 2012 at 7:44 AM

      Hi Susanna! Thank you for your concern...I've sent you a private email...hopefully I will be back before December...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  20. nutschellNovember 8, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    We all need a break. Don't worry, Donna, we'll be here when you get back! Hope you get through this, whatever it is.

    hugs!
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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    1. Donna L MartinNovember 8, 2012 at 10:34 PM

      Thank you, Nutschell, for your kind words! It was a health scare but I can happily report that it appears that I am on the mend. Will have to change up my already restricted food list some but it's much better than the alternative...lol...

      I should be back by December...just in time for my one year blog anniversary!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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