Dear Ones,
Taking just moment this Saturday morning to update you on my sudden disappearance from the blog and the blogging world. As I mentioned in the last post I wrote for my “31 Days of Children’s Books”, my mom was having some health issues. On Tuesday night, 10/25, she took a turn for the worse, prompting my brother Kevin to call us early Wednesday morning. Mom had been taken to the hospital and has been there since. We aren’t exactly sure what is going on. She has some physical, mental and emotional problems for which we are seeking help.
This photo was taken almost exactly a year ago. I am looking forward to having Mom home from the hospital and seeing her bright smile return. My sister Valerie came up to Kentucky with me. We hope to give my brother Kevin some support as we move forward in getting Mom the help she needs.
I don’t have much time or energy for blogging right now but hope to get back on track soon. I wonder if on some days I am just talking to myself here anyway. Perhaps this is an indication that the blogging world can certainly do without my blog among the million others out there.
If you are reading this, dear friends, I appreciate YOUR sharing time with me here. Would ask that you think a good thought for my mama. And then hug your loved ones a little extra today.
Hugs and kisses,
DONNA
Leslie, I hope your mom will be okay. Sending hugs and prayers for you all…xoxo
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, love. I am home now and my mom seems better. Hope it lasts. XOXO
Michael Ann
Oh, Leslie! I’m so sorry to hear that your mom isn’t doing well, and I’m SO thankful you are there with her. Focus on her and decide about your blog later. We’ll wait for you! I’m praying for you and your mom right now.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you for your loving words and prayers. XOXO
Lily
Praying for you guys.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Lily. You may remember she scared us all to death while I was still at Moye. This was a replay of that. XOXO
Mary
Leslie-sending prayers your mama’s way. Take time to take care of you too! Hugs!
PC
XOXO mi nino oso 🙂
Leslie Roberts Clingan
So glad to be married to you. XOXO
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
I would def. miss your blog! I am sorry to hear about your momma. That is terribly hard. My dad has been having some declining health issues and it is hard. I wish your mom the best and you get some answers and help for her. Prayers.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you for your prayers, my sweet friend. I know you can relate to these health struggles in our parents. Praying your dad is on the mend, too.
Debbie@debbiethisandthat.com
Leslie: I’m sending prayers for your Mom and for you and your family. I know this is a challenging time for you. I always enjoy reading your blog and look forward to when you can return to it. Take time to rest at this challenging time in your family.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Debbie. I so appreciate your prayers and support. XOXO
Sheila @ Making the Most of Every Day
Dear friend! My heart hurts for you as you are hurting for your mom. I love your blog, your voice, what you have to share. PLEASE don’t make any rash decisions now. Take all the time you need. We ALL go through those ups and downs. When you are ready to blog again, and I hope you will be, we’ll still be here. xoxo
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you for always being in my blogging corner with me, Sheila. I hope you know how much that means. XOXO
Cathy crandall
Dear Leslie, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I’m hoping she is on the road to recovery now with you there to take good care of her! Thinking of you at this very rough time but please don’t forget about all your blog readers out here-your blog always makes my day better cuz you know how much I love your humor & take on things! Plus we seem to have so many things in common and I would so enjoy getting to meet you sometime! Thinking of you and your family & talk to you soon, Cathy C.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Dearest Cathy, thank you for your kind words. I appreciate your support more than you can imagine. Would love to meet up with you some day. Things are looking up for us so I hope to be back to normal very soon. XOXO
Deena
Sending you prayers and love. You take the time you need, we’ll be here.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you so much for the support here and on Slack. XOXO
Whitney a la mode
Take all of the time you need to take care of your family and yourself! I’m still praying and sending love your way. You are still missed, though, and I will look forward to your return!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Bless you. Thank you for the love and prayers. XOXO
Mary
Leslie,
Hope things are going better for you. Thinking of you. Hang in there, sister!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Things are looking up, Mary. Thank you so much for the good thoughts. XOXO
Lana
Hope things are going better with your mom. I’ve been thinking of you.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, dear Lana. I know you have been through the mill with similar sadness and tragedy. I appreciate your good thoughts. XOXO