I’m not gonna lie. This is a horrible post to write. I’ve been a little MIA recently, and I’m afraid it will be that way for a little while. To cut to the chase, I’ve had some medical problems come up, and I need a moment to get healthy. A surgery is scheduled for Thursday, and a six-week recovery will follow. And no–I will not be laying in a field of flowers that whole time.
I’m pretty private about my personal life, so I’m already revealing more than I’m comfortable with. However, you deserve an explanation. Please know that my absence isn’t wanted, but most certainly needed. If you believe in prayer, I’d love some! If you don’t, how ’bout some positive thoughts?
I’ll be checking in sporadically, but this blog o’ mine is gonna have to take a back seat for a moment. And believe me–that’s a tough call to make when you love it as much as I do. The good news? This guy has threatened to blog for me if I don’t feel up to it. I may have to feign illness just for that. He’s a funny one!
I will miss you, and I hope you’ll stay with me! See you soon!
Two Thirty~Five Designs says
Oh gosh, hate this for you!!
Prayers, lots of them, hugs and hopes for a restful and speedy recovery.
Emma (Glitter and Gold) says
I’m so sorry . . . take time and get better, I’m sure that man is gonna be at your beck and call so your in good hands! Don’t worry we will all be here when you get back . . . thoughts and prayers heading your way! I do secretly want him to post too!!!
Heather says
I hope you have a speedy and smooth recovery. Get well soon!
Wendy says
Definitely sending prayers your way!!!!
Cheri says
What a guy to blog for you…but you just take care of yourself. We’ll miss you but we’ll be here when you get back. Prayers.
Lori says
I’m sorry! I hope your surgery goes smoothly and you are feeling back to your old self soon!
Lisa S says
Thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself!
Miss Mustard Seed says
I love that picture of you and your husband. 🙂 I will be praying for you, my friend. I know you’ll be better soon and we’ll be hear waiting when you get back. Take care.
Miss Mustard Seed says
LOL…I know the English teacher in you just went nuts. I mean.. we’ll be here.
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says
Hope you’re feeling better very soon! Praying for a speedy recovery!
Heather says
Sending positive thoughts and prayers for strength, comfort and good health! Hang in there we will miss you too – long time reader 1st time commenter 🙂
Rebecca Havener says
I hope your surgery goes well and that you have a speedy recovery. Sending prayers and happy thoughts your way.
Becky says
I am a new reader…. and also a pray-er. Get well soon!
Kristie says
Praying for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery.
Carolyn G. says
Prayers for your speedy return to health! We will be here when you are ready to return.
Renee says
Praying for a speedy recovery! Take care of yourself!
Stacy says
Thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself and feel better soon! Hope your surgery goes well. We will be waiting for you.
Libby Boyle says
Good luck. I’ll still be here when you’re well enough to blog again.
L Carter says
Hope you’re on the mend really soon.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says
All positive thoughts headed your way!! Get well soon!
Southern Gal says
I’ll be praying for you, Chris. Get well soon!
Carrie -WorthPinning says
Happy healing. Take good care and get better!
cassie says
thinking of you and wishing you all the best in health and happiness and a speedy recovery!
Tracey Smyth says
I’m not a pray er but I wish you the very best and look foward to your posts when you recover. Lots of love from Belfast x
Marie@TheInteriorFrugalista says
When a fellow blogger is down,no matter how much we know or don’t know each other, we feel their pain. I think I can speak for all of us when I say that. So know that you are in our thoughts and wishing you a speedy recovery!
Amanda says
I’m sending happy thoughts your way! Get well soon!
Patty says
Don’t worry about us. Take care of yourself. I will remember you in my prayers.
Jenny@EvolutionofStyle says
We will be here waiting for you when you return! Take your time and do what you need to do to get healthy. Healthy thoughts and prayers coming your way, girlfriend.
Jen says
Praying and sending endless well wishes! You will be missed, but you need to take care of you. I hope you are feeling well soon. Hugs to you.
Sharon V says
Prayers for you and your surgical team!
Cindy says
JustAHusband should write something — that would be cool and weird. haha
Prayers and virtual hugs for you. Take care of yourself — we’ll love you just as much during six weeks of silence!
xoxo
amanda barnett says
sending love and prayer your way. wishing all the best for a speedy recovery and it’s a good thing your hubby is funny since laughter is the best medicine.
Kim says
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Virginia says
Keeping you in my prayers! Take care of yourself and we’ll be here when you get back!
Kellie says
You’re in my prayers! I hope you have a restful recovery, even if it can’t be in that field of flowers. Probably hard to find a field of flowers in Michigan right now anyway, right? : )
Lisa Marutz says
Yes…praying for you and looking forward to your return! Take your time, healing takes patience, mind and body, give yourself time to heal!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
Stay strong and positive! Totally rooting for you!!!
Vicki says
Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
Pat says
I’m so sorry you have to go through this but I know you’ll be just fine! You have a great attitude and that goes a long way in recovery. Have “JustAGuy” let us know how you’re doing! 🙂 Will hold you in prayer and send healing energy your way.
xo
Pat
Lindsay Wilkes - The Cottage Mama says
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that you aren’t feeling well. Sending big healing prayers your way. I hope you feel better soon!
Kari says
Thank you for this beautiful quote. I needed to hear this today.
Wishing you the best and hoping you recover asap!
Kim {plumberry pie} says
Sending many prayers and positive thoughts your way. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hugs to you.
Ofelia, from Mexico City says
I have been reading your posts, but never commented before. Today I just wanna say, put you in God hand’s and stay positive. Best wishes, soon recovery and we will be here waiting for you.
Karen says
Sendings you blessings and prayers for good health and a speedy recovery! Stay strong and think positive and take golden seal (herb) . It’s a miracle for aid in self healing. REALLY! (discuss with your Dr.).
Kristyn says
I’m a firm believer that prayer is one of the most powerful things on this earth. Will be praying for you and your family. 🙂
Tery says
Sorry so to hear it completely understand. Prayers are coming your way!
Best wishes and a speedy recovery.
Kristin S says
Wise choice. YOU are more important than your blog.
Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says
Hoping you’re back up and running again soon, and feeling well even sooner. Sorry to hear about the issues!
Bridget says
I hope for a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself and I am looking forward to your return. Prayers and positive thoughts are sent your way!
Bridget
Jill Flory says
So sorry Chris! It sounds like you are doing the right thing even if it is hard. Praying your surgery will go great and fix whatever it is supposed to!
Kathy R. says
Prayers! Be well soon!
sondra says
Praying all goes well and you have speedy and thorough recovery!
Mique says
Sending prayers and good wishes for a quick recovery. There are a lot of people out there (here 😉 thinking about you! xo
Colette says
i’ll pray for you. get the rest you need and we will see you when you get back
Heather D. says
Positive thoughts and prayers are being sent your way!
cassie {hi sugarplum} says
Now I’ve got a big lump in my throat!!! I was acting like the tough cookie earlier on the phone, but now I’m not feeling that so much!!! Lots of prayers and positive vibes and lOVE and hair stroking coming your way!! Make sure Mr. STFU texts me Thursday!! xoxoxo
Cheryl says
hope all goes well. I am sure that sweet dog of yours will be a good nurse. take care!!!
Amber Price says
So sorry to hear this! Hang in there and take care of yourself. Your amazing blog will wait. That’s the beauty of blogging right?! 🙂
Shan says
Prayers, love and light are being sent your way. Take care of yourself.
Terah Young says
Will definitely keep you in my prayers and thoughts. I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer 8 months ago and missed blogging for about 3 weeks. Blogging was my therapy throughout my treatments. Hoping things go well for you.
Centsational Girl says
All I wish for you is a speedy recovery and a return to the world in perfect health…. take the time you need, we all love you and your voice and the beauty you create. Be well my friend, I am sending prayers your way!
xoxo
Kate
Leanne says
Sending prayers and happy thoughts your way. Hoping for a speedy recovery
Ashlee says
I’m so sorry! our health is that thing we take for granted so often, I hope you have a speedy recovery and everything goes smoothly as you feel better
Elaine says
So many prayers and well wishes for your surgery and recovery. I, too, will be here when you return. In the meantime, I’ll go back and re-read your posts from days…years past. Probably begin with posts about Maximus, lol!
melissa*320 sycamore says
Justa! Lots of prayers being sent your way. I need to send you some good Jack Handey Deep Thoughts too…I’ll round up the best ones for you. 🙂 xoxo
Jo @ Coventry Lane Design says
Best of luck for a speedy recovery. I look forward to reading your fantastic blog when your healthy and happy again. Take care and rest well.
lak says
Have missed reading your blog lately and have been checking in regularly. Wishing you a speedy recovery so that you can get back to doing the things you love!!! Take care of yourself, sending you positive thoughts and prayers, and when your back to blogging we will all be happy. I kinda would like to read a post by Mr. JAG!!! Take care girl!!!
Rhonda K says
Hang in there! It is ok to take time for yourself to heal – allow yourself to do that. We will all still be here. Prayers your way!
Bossy Betty says
Sending you lots of love and support!
Melissa Kramer says
Wishing a full & speedy recovery! Rest and take of yourself 🙂
Denise says
Psalm 103:2-4 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits– who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion.
Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.
Denise says
You are loved from afar & by many you have never even met. I look forward to rejoicing with you over your recovery. –much love.
Deb Carey says
((((Hugs)))))…..Prayers….Thoughts…..Love…..<3
hopeinbrazil says
Don’t worry about keeping up with your blog. Just rest and get well. We’ll all be here when you get back.
chrissi says
prayers. lots of prayers.
gloria wyssbrod says
Prayers your way. God Bless you hope all goes well for you.
Paula@SweetPea says
I hope all goes well with your surgery and that you are back to normal in no time. I’m assuming that you will have to miss school and I know that will be hard for you too.
Renee in Michigan says
So sorry to read this news. May your surgery go smoothly tomorrow and your recovery go quickly for you. Thoughts and prayers from the other side of the state for you. ((Hugs))
Renee in Michigan says
So sorry to read this news. May your surgery go smoothly tomorrow and your recovery go by quickly for you. Please have your hubby let us know how you are doing!! Thoughts and prayers coming to you from the other side of “the mitten”
Renee in Michigan says
Whoops. I didn’t think the first one went through.
Leigh says
Hope it all goes well and the recovery is swift. Take care.
Jen Clark says
What a sad post to read! I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible. Good luck!
heidi says
Sending positive thoughts, well wishes, and healing prayers.
Jolene says
Sending prayers your way for a speedy recovery!
emilie says
Oh good luck! I hope the end of the journey brings you peace.
jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says
Hoping your surgery went well today! Thinking of you 🙂
Tammy says
Praying GODs healing hands on you and your family and doctors!
CTBaker in the Acres says
Prayers for a speedy recovery!! You’re one of my faves, so I’m going to miss you!
GET BETTER SOON!!!
Koltureshoq says
Hi dear. Hope your surgery went well. Wishing you a speedy recovery and lots of love. Jesus our healer will heal you completely. Take all the time you need to rest. We’ll be waiting for you
Stephanie says
So sorry to hear you’re not feeling well, bit lots of prayers going your way. Better to take care of yourself and have a faster recovery. Take care-I’ll be waiting for sure. Been following since really close to the beginning so I’m not planning on going anywhere! Take care Chris!
Amber says
I don’t normally post on blogs, but I have been following yours for quite awhile and have noticed your absence. I want you to know that I really enjoy your blog. I will say a prayer for you and look forward to your return to blogging. Wishing you all the very best with your surgery and recovery.
Hung Pham says
<3<3<3<3<3<3 Sending you happy thoughts =)
Laura says
Praying for healing for you.
Tammy @ the colored door says
Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way!
Cheryl says
Healing prayers will be said for you. I enjoy your blog so I will check in every so often. Take care
Michael says
I just want to say that I am very sorry to hear about your health situation. I will pray for you.
Have you read Angelspeake? It is about communicating with your angels by writing. You could just type away to your angels and to the angels of healing. And tell them your fears and what you want. It is an excellent site, Angelspeake. With an archive of the words of the angels and newsletters.
Get well soon.
with love,
Michael
Funky Junk Interiors says
Good thoughts and prayers all the way for you Chris. If you need anything, you know where to ask!
Michelle says
Get well soon! Rest and take the time you need to heal. We’ll be here waiting when you get back…but not until you are fully ready!
Debbie says
Praying for you! We will be here 🙂 waiting and praying.
Debbie
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Sending positive thoughts and prayers.
joy says
Bless you! All the best to you!
Jackie McClement says
You will get through it with flying colors!! Make sure you DO rest and be aware of all the changes your body and mind go through because of your surgery! I’m going out on a limb and guessing you might be having the big “H”. If so, take the pain meds, rest, rest, rest and more rest! Regardless of what it is, know there are tons of prayers being said for you and the good Lord is always right there with you! Heal quickly, quietly and completely.
Hugs,
Jackie
kristin says
I check in from time to time on my fellow Michigander. 🙂 So glad I did. I will pray for you and you will be in my thoughts. Just one post by your hubby could be entertaining?? take care and god Bless you and your family. (I grew up in Petoskey, went to MSU, dad lives in Cascade….that is how I am your fellow snow buddy. 😉 )
kristin says
I was writing too fast and didn’t check my writing close enough –Capital G—“God”–sorry!That is a big boo boo. 🙁 Yeah, capital T at the beginning of the sentence. However, that pales in comparison….
Layla says
Sending lots of love and get well wishes from Alabama today, Chris!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Lesley says
Sorry to hear you are out of action for a while Chris ..
I pray for a speedy recovery
Best wishes xx
cara martin says
Praying for your health and a speedy recovery from your surgery!
Cara
Chris Bunn says
I’ve been a longtime lurker and massive admirer of your site and ideas.
Take care of yourself and get well soon.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
X
Michelle says
Hi Chris, I’ve been thinking about you and hoping your recovery is coming along. Best wishes to you and your family.
Dee Williamson says
Oh no! I can’t imagine leaving my blog. I know you’ll miss it, and we will definitely miss you. Of course I will stay, silly. I am praying for a quick recovery and I hope all is well after this.
Rest up! And you can feel free to put that funny guy up to the challenge. I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading his posts and our responses to them when you can. 😉
Andrea says
Many prayers for healthy, peace, strength, and a smooth and speedy recovery!!! All the best!
Sharon Russell says
Thoughts and prayers are with you-before, during and after. I made it to 51 without any surgeries-then had 2 in 2 years! While I understand you’re wanting to keep things private I do hope that you will reach out to those closest to you and draw from their experience, strength an hope. I found it comforting to know what helped others who had gone through similar experiences/surgeries-and it helped ease a lot of fears–and made recovery smoother, too. Be gentle with yourself-and allow plenty of time to heal. Blessings, Sharon
Mandy says
Praying here, Chris. Take care & get healthy fast. Maybe Maximus can take over for a few weeks, ha! Much love, friend!
Karen says
Just happened upon your site while researching painting furniture. Great site and I’ll look forward to your speedy recovery, so you can continue sharing your inspiration with us!!! Be well.
Vincent says
Get well soon, Chris. We’ll still be here when you are all good and well to once again inspire us with your amazing insights. Get better soon.
Steph says
Sending healing prayers and no one will leave you! 🙂
Julia @ Hooked on Houses says
I’m behind on my blog reading so I’m a little late seeing this. But I want you to know I’m sending you hugs, positive thoughts, best wishes, and prayers for a speedy recovery! xo
Diane@InMyOwnStyle says
I just saw this post Chris. So sorry that you have to go through this. Sending you lots of get well wishes and prayers your way.. XO