I’ve been away longer than I planned, and I’m still working my way back to feeling like myself, but I wanted to return here and speak to you with a clear heart. Your support didn’t fade while I was gone. Your likes, your comments, your well wishes. I noticed all of it. It reached me on days when I needed something gentle, and it reminded me that this place holds real connection. You showed me that, and I’m grateful.
Thank you for staying close. Thank you for giving me room to step back without stepping away from me. I’m easing in again, slowly, and with appreciation for every person who kept this space warm in my absence. Your presence matters. Your kindness matters. I carry it with me.
Get to Know You Thursdays will continue. I’m looking forward to bringing those back and sharing them with you again.
Thank you so much for reading, liking, lurking, and commenting! You are important!
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62 comments
Glad you;re feeling better Kymber. Gently does it. We’re still here.
Thank you so much, Di. I appreciate you.
🙂 Looking forward to the return of Get to Know You.
YAY! I’m so happy to hear that. I wrote it today and it’s scheduled to go. 😊🌺
Hurrah!
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I am so glad you are so much better now, Kymber 🙏💚
Thank you so much, Robbie. It is good to be back. 🙏🩷
So glad that you are back and feeling better
Thank you, Jo-Anne. I appreciate it.
Wonderful that you are back and feeling better now. Take it easy as you get your regular routine back. 🙂
Thank you. It means a lot. I’m easing back in one step at a time, and it feels good to be here again.🌺🩷
I’m glad you’re feeling better. Blogging friends are most wonderful.
Have a blessed weekend, my friend. Love and healing hugs. ♥
Thank you, Sandee. I’m glad to be feeling better, and you’re right. Blogging friends really are wonderful. I hope your weekend is peaceful. Love and hugs back to you.🩷🌺
Awww, so glad things are better. I’ve been away from blogs this week, trying to finish up some languishing projects. Our health is our most valuable asset. Without it, nothing else matters.
Thank you, Jan. I’m glad things are better too. It sounds like you’ve had a full week with those projects, and I hope you’re able to wrap them up without too much strain. You’re right about health. When it slips, everything else feels secondary. I appreciate you taking the time to check in.
It’s good to know you are healing and taking some time for you. I hope that all goes well. Looking forward to reading your new posts when you are ready. 🙏🏽💜XO
Thank you, Jenn. I appreciate your kindness. Healing takes time, and I’m giving it the space it needs. I’m easing back in, and it means a lot to know you’ll be there when I’m ready.🩷🌺😊
Glad to have you back on the flight deck Kymber. Now we can continue to fly knowing the Captain is at the controls
Thank you, Peter‑James. It’s good to be back on the flight deck. I appreciate the confidence. Let’s keep this thing flying.
I’m always with you, Kymber. It’s always my pleasure! Thank you so much for your lovely words! ☺️
Meanwhile, I was dealing with Wi-Fi issues where the router would crash nonstop. The crashes only reduced recently, and I was able to use mobile data at the time. Let’s hope this Wi-Fi issue ends today. 🙏
Let the cat posts flow again! 🐈😻
Thank you, Aptivi. I’m glad you’re here. I’m sorry about the Wi‑Fi trouble. Constant crashes are exhausting, especially when you’re trying to stay connected. I hope it settles down for you today. Mobile data can only carry so much. Here’s hoping for steady signal and plenty of cat posts ahead.🐈😺🌺
You’re most welcome, Kymber. I hope we get it sorted. If everything worked, I’ll make a post about it. Yeah, they’re so exhausting, and limited mobile data doesn’t help either. Thank you so much for your kind wishes ☺️ 🌸
Thank you, Aptivi. I hope it all smooths out for you. Limited data makes everything feel heavier, and I know how draining that can be. I’m glad you’re sticking with it, and I’ll watch for your post if everything finally behaves.🌺😊
You’re most welcome, Kymber. I have the same hopes. 🙏☺️🌸
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Good to hear you are feeling better. I hope you are feeling a little refreshed from your blogging break.
Thank you, Liz. I appreciate it. The break helped, and I do feel a bit more refreshed. It’s good to be easing back in.
The smallest thing can be so important when we need it; a like, a comment, a kind word.
Thank you. It’s true. The smallest kindness can land exactly when we need it, and it matters more than people realize. I appreciate you taking the time to say this.
Hugs and purrs to you, Kymber. 🤗. 😽😻
Thank you, Teagan. Hugs and purrs right back to you and the Scooby Cats. It’s good to be back.😺😽🐈
I’m so glad you’re feeling better, Kymber, and don’t worry about keeping up with blog activities. Your followers will be here whenever you’re ready. 🌹 I take a lot of blogging breaks, but people always come back. 💖 Rest, regain your strength, and know we’re in your corner. 🤗
Thank you, Debbie. I appreciate your kindness. It helps more than you know. I’m taking things slowly, and it’s good to feel supported while I do. I hope you’re getting the rest you need too.🩷🌺
Very nice.
Thank you so much.
You matter! All the best, Kymber. ☺️
Thank you, Nancy. Your kindness means a lot, and I appreciate you taking the time to say it. All the best to you as well.🌺
All the best.
Thank you so much, John.
you were so missed when you were away! I’m so glad your back with us, back amongst friends!
Thank you, Carol Anne. It means a lot to be welcomed back like this, and I’m grateful for friends like you who make returning feel easy.
Sending love, hugs, strength! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much, my friend. I appreciate you. 🌺🩷
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So glad to hear that you are doing better, Kymber. Grace and peace to you. Take care.
Thank you, Suzette. I’m feeling more like myself again, and your grace and peace mean a lot to me. Take care, my friend.🌺🩷
You are very welcome, Kymber.
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Thank you. 🤗🌺🩷
I am glad that you are going better, Kymber! A virtual hug for ya. 😊🤗
Thank you, John. I’m getting there, and your kindness means a lot. Sending a hug right back to you.🤗🌺
We all need some time for different reasons at different times. When we travel we often can’t get around to visit blogs as we just have no extra time. Hope you are feeling like yourself again soon. We’re going to MI next weekend, so if you hear some howling it might be us, LOL!
Thank you. Your words mean a lot. I’m getting back to myself. I hope Michigan treats you well next weekend. If I hear any howling, I’ll assume it’s you having a great time.🌺🩷😊
Been there…. welcome back, for as long as you’re comfortable
Thank you. I’m taking it one step at a time, but it’s good to be back.🩷🌺
I know many who take multiple breaks. I’m usually too far gone to tell people I’m going offline and, 1 time, it led to a couple followers coordinating to drive a couple hundred miles to check on me. Luckily, I found out before they left. I was extremely touched… and told them about police Welfare Checks. I hot one of those a month ago, another unplanned disappearance and a friend in AZ got freaked out.
That really is a lot to go through. It must have hit you in a strange mix of worry and gratitude to know people cared enough to plan a trip like that. I’m glad you found out before they left. It says so much about the kind of connection you’ve built with people. Thank you for trusting me with this.
Yeah. For me, those moments usually hit because I’ve absorbed others worries, an overwhelmed, and my support systems are not available. I want people to notice, but also want to be left alone. Most often, people who notice are not the same as who I wish would notice. I feel invisible, even if others are trying to reach out to me. It’s stupid… but it happens, and logic doesn’t work.
I understand what you’re saying. Those moments hit hard when you’ve taken on too much and the people you usually rely on aren’t there. Wanting to be noticed while wanting space at the same time can feel impossible to sort out. Feeling seen by the wrong people and unseen by the right ones is painful. It isn’t stupid. It happens, and logic doesn’t fix it.