Blue Herald Hiatus
by QuestionGirl • Monday, July 13th, 2009 - 10:58 pm
Frank Sinatra
“We’ll Be Together Again”
We will be taking an hiatus here at Blue Herald. Anyone who reads regularly knows that I care for my Mom, who is 85 and suffers from dementia and has macular degeneration. I’ve reached the point now where caring for her is taking more and more time. Buck’s brother has injuries from an accident that warrant him to help with the family. It’s just not in the cards right now for us to keep up the blog. Bat and Chicher both have jobs and we all feel that for right now, it’s better to go on hiatus rather than not give the blog the attention we like to. I have no idea how long we’ll be out of the loop. We’re going to take things day by day and see what happens in our lives. You can always read Bat at his blog, Vagabond Scholar. I thank Buck, Chicher and Bat for all the time and effort they’ve put in here. I have come to love them and will miss the daily chatter with them.
For myself, I’m trying to look at this as an opportunity, not a burden. It’s a tough job taking care of someone with dementia. Very tough. It gets quite depressing at times. For several reasons. It’s depressing because it’s a 24/7 job. It doesn’t get better, it only gets worse. It’s depressing because it’s my Mom……and to watch her slipping away is heartbreaking. Totally heartbreaking. But to be able to have her with us is a gift. I can’t imagine her in a nursing home or in the care of a stranger. I won’t have it. So for now, I will devote my days to taking care of her. Making her comfortable and helping her in any way I can.
Thanks for reading us! If you’re at all interested in knowing when we get back up and running you can drop an email and I’ll be sure to let you know when that happens.
See you on the flip side!!
July 13th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Good pick, QGirl. Godspeed!
July 13th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
I'm quitting because I'm not a quitter...
I can be reached in the department of law.
And I am one of the co-counsels of the department of redundancy department.
QGirl,
You have done a hell of job here and I thank you large for letting me flop around. You guys made being a disillusioned, cynical old bastard fun.
If you need me I'll call ya...
July 13th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Damn good post, QGirl.
You guys know how to reach me.
July 13th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxxox
July 13th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Just as long as you're not "Going Galt!"
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2009/07/theres_still_pl.php
July 14th, 2009 at 2:34 am
I come here often but only once in a while make a comment. I'm a very private person. I will miss this place. I hope you can deal with life’s turmoil’s better than I when I lost my mom in 06, my wife in 07 and my dad in 08. If I weren’t an agnostic I would say god speed. I’ll just say you have a place in my heart. Good luck.
July 14th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Good Luck QG. Don't forget to take care of yourself. You're no good to anyone if you run yourself ragged.
Love and Light ~ Namaste'
July 14th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Sorry about your Mom. I just lost my sister to Alzheimer's, three weeks after her immediate family felt they needed to place her in assisted living. If and when she gets to a point where she doesn't know who you are anymore, just remember, you know who she is.
My very best wishes
MaggieJane
July 14th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I just found you guys today only to hear you have to leave us. Hope everything turns out for the best for you all. Please let me know when you are back up and running.
thx
July 14th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
I guess that I am going to be forced to "get a life" and I know that I will miss you. Best wishes for all and may you find peace in your hearts. Anyone interested can reach me thru QG.
July 15th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
NNNOOOOOOooooooo!!!!
Take care Q-girl. My thoughts and best wishes to you and your family. I guess I'm gonna have to go over to that 'Vagabond Scholar' thing and make my asinine comments over there now.
July 16th, 2009 at 12:47 am
Scottie, that's where your asinine comments need to go and will be welcomed mate.
July 16th, 2009 at 8:38 am
Buck in NM...Scottie.....please keep in touch. Thanks for your kind words. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxox