Goodbye.

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At least for now.

I truly do not know for how long. It may be a day, a month or forever.

Right now, life is a carousel of insanity and I need to get off the ride.

While I greatly enjoy my interactions with all of you and genuinely appreciate all your kindness, I need to step back for a multitude of reasons, some which are extremely important to me.

Until we meet again, my friends, take care and thank you always. You have my sincerest gratitude. I hope to see you all again soon.

Stay Frosty,

Kevin


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138 responses to “Goodbye.”

  1. Best wishes to you and yours 🙏✨

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    1. Thank you, Kay. After a few days to decompress I feel a bit better. Much appreciated.

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      1. Sometimes that’s all it takes 😊 Glad to hear that you’re feeling better

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      2. Thank you, Kay. One day at a time, as they say…

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  2. There is always a cycle to the storm. Take heart.

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    1. Thank you, Tash. Feeling a bit less frenzied after a few days. Step by step as they say.

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      1. Breath by breath, sometimes. It is good to see you, Kevin.

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      2. Sometimes indeed.
        Thank you, Tash. Good to see you too. 🙏

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  3. Best wishes 🌹🌹

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    1. Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated 🙏

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      1. Welcome dear friend 🌹🌹

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  4. Take care. I will miss you. But look after you. Best wishes.

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    1. Thank you very much, Liz. Doing a bit better after a few days to rest and process stuff.

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      1. You’re welcome, Kevin. Glad to hear it helped having a break. Take care.

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      2. Thank you, Liz. Getting there little by little. 🙏

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  5. Good luck and all the best, my friend!💪🏽

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    1. Thank you very much, Javi. Feeling a bit better after a moment away to decompress. 👍

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      1. Nice to hear. Enjoy the life😄

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      2. I shall try, my friend. Have a great weekend. 😊

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  6. Wishing you many good thoughts!!

    Take care ❤️

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    1. Thank you, Kimber. Slowly but surely getting there. 🙏

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  7. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

    Really, there are no words to give this the respect that it deserves.

    Thank you, Kevin. 🙏

    I don’t want you to leave, but I know things have been all over the place lately. Perhaps it’s the heightened energy, who knows? This is why I had wanted to take a break as well.

    There is no repaying debt. I am forever grateful that you have come into my life, and I surely do not ever want you to stop writing because of me, or anyone.

    I didn’t heal you, we healed each other.

    You mean the most to me, as well. Don’t ever forget that. 🌹

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    1. I owe you more than you will ever know

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    2. Mistress of the Moon
      You heal me with your caring touch
      You fill my days with beauty
      When this life becomes too much
      When I feel that I am falling
      You are there to lift me high
      You remind me life is magic
      I can see within your eyes
      Somehow you resurrect me
      When I feel I want to die
      The kindness that you’ve shown me
      Is a debt I can’t repay
      I am always ever grateful
      Thankful each and every day

      Tried to top the last one 😉

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      1. Omg…Thank you ❤️ this means so much to me. More than you know 😘 And they are both beautiful! 😍 I’m so grateful everyday for you, too 🥰 🤗

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      2. Glad you like it. You’re welcome, of course. 😊😉

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  8. Wishing you peace and strength, Kevin. Take care! 🌟🌷

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    1. Thank you very much, Sia. Getting there day by day. 🙏

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      1. You’re welcome. I’m glad to hear that. Progress takes time, and every day counts. Keep going and Take care.😊✨

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      2. Yes indeed, one step at a time 😊👍

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  9. I hope we’ll hear from you again, when the time is right. I understand. Life plays the main part in our lives, a blog is just a nice sideshow. Take care Kevin 🙏

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    1. Back at it little by little, my friend. Thank you 🙏🙏

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  10. Oh what am I reading. I just returned and you are taking a break 💔. I know the reasons must be genuine. Will miss your guidance, sassy prompt responses, and my all-time favourite No Theme Thursday section.
    I hope the waiting isn’t long enough. Till then best of luck, good wishes, and happy and healthy life brother 🤗🙏

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    1. I have returned, Little Sister. I needed a moment to myself. Not perfect, but working on it little by little. 🤗

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      1. Yay! 😁 So glad to know that you are finding your peace back! Have a great day ahead 💗

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      2. And you too little sister. Always brings me a smile to hear from you ☺️☺️

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    1. Thank you very much. Most genuinely appreciated. 🙏🙏

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  11. Wishing you peace, Kevin. I wish you didn’t have to go, but I completely understand that breaks are needed. Take care, and I hope we see you again.

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    1. Thank you very much, Kymber. I am feeling a bit better after a few days to myself. I just plain needed to be away for a moment. 🙏

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      1. I can understand that, for sure. I’m glad it helped, my friend. 🌺

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      2. Yes, it certainly did help. Thank you 🙏🙏

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  12. Sad to see you go but glad you are taking care of yourself. I will miss the orders from GHQ and of course, No Theme Thursday. But your sanity and health come before all that. The blogosphere will still be here and we all will keep an eye out for you. Wishing you peace, strength, and know that we care.

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    1. Thank you, Alice. I genuinely appreciate your kindness. I am a bit better after a few days to myself. I needed it to truly just let go for a moment. Not perfect, but working at it little by little. 🙏🙏

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      1. Baby steps, my friend. Baby steps.

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      2. Yep, you got that right indeed. 👍👍

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      3. I actually have a post coming up at 10am that ties in to this answer.

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      4. I’ll be checking it out soon. 👍

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  13. Kevin, I’ll really miss having you around, but it would be a pleasant surprise to see your handsome gorilla face pop up if you ever like one of my posts or recipes. No pressure at all—just knowing you’re still out there would be wonderful. Take care, and I hope we stay in touch!

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    1. Thank you very much, Robin. I feel a bit better after a few days away to rest and decompress. Not perfect by any means, but little by little…

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  14. Spark of Inspiration Avatar
    Spark of Inspiration

    I’m thinking of taking a break too. A lot going on, I hear you. Wishing you well. 🙏

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    1. Thank you very much. Most greatly appreciated. If you take a break, I hope you are able to get some rest too. Take care. 🙏

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  15. Sometimes we have to step off this spinning planet and take a break, All the best to you and hope to hear from you soon,

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    1. Hi Sandra, yes, you are 100% right. After a few days off the ride I feel slightly better. Baby steps and such…🙏

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  16. Be well and take care of yourself first🤗🥰

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    1. Thank you, Cheryl. I’m a bit better after a moment to pause and let some stuff process and digest. Little by little…😊

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  17. Sorry to hear this brother, I completely understand and wish you the best in going forward. Your gracious attitude and wonderful writing will be sorely missed. You have been a shining star here and hopefully ‘peaceful insanity’ will appear and smoother days prevail. Good luck in the future and thank you for being such a great friend.

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    1. Thank you, my brother. I’m hanging in there. A bit better after a few days to let some stuff just flow and be gone from my brainbox. Little by little it’ll be better. 💪

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      1. I know you got this!

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      2. Thank you, Ernie. I’ll get it eventually. 💪

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  18. All the sentiments have already been expressed here and as always I’m late. I agree with everything said. Your NTT prompts and Mr Gorilla will be missed, but not as much as you, yourself. This is a sad day. You’re an inspiration and a source of light in a sometimes dark world. I don’t know what’s going on and it’s not any of my business, but I hope that it all works out for you and that you do, indeed, return to us someday. Take care and best wishes for you always, Kevin. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

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    1. Thank you very much, Phoebe. I genuinely appreciate it. I am doing a bit better after a few days to just process some stuff and realign myself. Not perfect, but little by little it’ll get better 🙏🙏

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      1. I’m glad you’re starting to feel like yourself again. Take your time, there’s never any rush. You are what’s important. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

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      2. Thank you very much, Phoebe. I am just taking it as it comes and tapping the brakes as I feel the need. The tank isn’t full yet, but it’ll get there. 😊

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  19. CJ Antichow Avatar
    CJ Antichow

    Omg we saw your actual face!! ☺️
    Okay but coming back right?! Even if it’s as a strawberry blonde Karen who just writes about other humans who annoy her?!

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    1. Yes, I’m back a bit. After a few days I’m feeling a bit better. I just really needed to be away, plain and simple. Let some stuff settle and flow. Not 100% but better 🙏

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  20. Hope to see you soon take care!

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    1. Thank you very much, friend. Greatly appreciated. 🙏

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      1. Until then, 🤘🏽Keep on rocking🤘🏽 Mr. Gorilla!

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      2. And you as well! 🤘🤘

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  21. I wish you well, my friend and sincerely hope to see you again soon. You will be missed by many. Take care and get things sorted. 😉

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    1. Thank you very much, KC. Genuinely appreciated. I’m a bit better. I just really needed to get away and let some things flow naturally. Little by little getting there…👍

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      1. Glad to hear it. 👍

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      2. Thanks, KC 😊

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  22. Take care of yourself! Do what you have to do. I hope to see you on here again. But for now, Aloha and hugs!

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    1. Thank you, M’chel. Feeling a little better, yes. Not 100%, but bit by bit getting there. 🙏

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      1. I’m glad you’re a bit feeling better. Keep Taking care of yourself. Hugs

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      2. Thank you M’chel. Trying my best for sure 🙏

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      3. I’m proud of you! You’re doing a great job of it!

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      4. Thank you! 😊 trying my best

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  23. May you be healthy and happy, Kevin. Hugs to you.

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    1. Thank you very much, Mary. I really needed a moment to step back for several reasons. I’m not all the way, but getting there. 🙏🙏

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  24. Wishing you nothing but the best. Take care. Blessings & Peace! 🤲

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    1. Thank you very much, T. Getting a bit better as the days go by. Greatly appreciated. 🙏🙏

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      1. My pleasure. Great to hear. Take care of yourself.

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  25. Good luck, Kevin! Wishing you all the best. 🙏😎

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    1. Thank you very much, John. Getting there bit by bit one day at a time. 💪

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  26. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    You do what you need to do, of course. I’ve so enjoyed meeting you on this platform, and whatever you do, keep writing, okay? Thanks for all your wise words and brilliant honest energy.

    The best is yet to come! Take good care.

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    1. Thank you very much, Stephanie. Most greatly appreciated. I am back after a brief moment to catch my breath. Not at 100% capacity, but slowly getting there. 🙏🙏

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      1. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        So happy to hear this, Kevin! It’s hard to plan for ‘catch my breath’ breaks ahead of time.

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      2. Thank you Stephanie. Yes, it usually catches us when we least expect and are most overwhelmed. One day at a time 🙏

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  27. All the best! Hope to read you again soon.

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    1. Thank you, Kritika. Getting a bit better one day at a time. Most greatly appreciated. 🙏

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  28. I’m very sorry to read such sad news. I’ve always enjoyed your post and your artwork, especially the steampunk ones. I totally understand the reason why you need to step back. I’ve done it several times with my blog, especially for personal reasons in life. I sincerely wish you the best and I hope that you find the calm solace that you are looking for. Your readers and followers, including myself, will all be waiting for you when you come back. I look forward to that day. Until then…. take care.

    Sincerely, Jason of Jason’s Movie Blog

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    1. Thank you very much, Jason. Most genuinely appreciated. I feel a bit better after a few days to unload some baggage and just plain decompress. Not full strength yet, but getting better 🙏

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  29. I understand the need to step back. I’ve done so myself on more than one occasion. All the best to you in life. 🙏

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    1. Thank you very much for the kind words. Most greatly appreciated. I am feeling a bit better after taking a moment for myself. 🙏🙏

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      1. Glad you’re feeling better! 🙏

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      2. Thank you, MM. I’m getting there, yes. 💪

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  30. Jyoti Rane Avatar
    Jyoti Rane

    Goodbye, Kevin welcome back soon

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    1. Thank you, my friend. I am feeling a bit better day by day. Much appreciated. 🙏🙏

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  31. Jyoti Rane Avatar
    Jyoti Rane

    Goodbye Kevin, come back soon

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  32. Oh, I’m gonna miss you no matter how long you stay away from blogging. Sending you some love ❤️

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    1. Thank you very much, AM. I’m doing a bit better after a few days. I just needed to be “away” and process some things. I’m hanging in there and getting my groove back little by little. 😊

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      1. Awesome! Glad to hear it! 💪❤️

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      2. Thanks, AM. Not perfect, but what is, I suppose?

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  33. Wishing you all the best and to find the strength needed. Hopefully things go back to normal soon on your side and we can read your posts again. Take care!

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    1. Thank you very much. I genuinely appreciate the kind words. Feeling a bit better after a few days to process some things. Little by little, as they say…

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  34. I’ll miss you and your terrific photography and poetry.

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    1. Thank you very much, Mary. I am feeling a bit better after a few days to just let go and, “be”, I guess for lack of a better term. Genuinely appreciated. 🙏🙏

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  35. Best wishes for you. Hope to hear from you soon.

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  36. I will miss your nearly daily posts. I hope everything goes well and that you’ll find inner peace.

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    1. Thank you very much, Melissa. I am feeling a bit better after a few days to just be myself away from the world. Greatly appreciated. 🙏🙏

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      1. I am just so happy to see you back and read your posts again. Thank you for making a difference to this community!

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      2. Thank you very much, Melissa. I am glad to be a\back and feeling a bit better. Have a great day! 🙏🙏

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  37. Shel Carlene Avatar
    Shel Carlene

    Um – like NO! I won’t allow it!!! I just started reading your blog, love it and demand to see more of it! ha.

    Just kidding. Mental health and taking care of you is so important and I hope you’ll eventually come back. Whatever is going on, sending well wishes your way and if you need a friend – I’m there. 🙂

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    1. I’m back a bit now. I truly just needed a moment to get away and be alone with some thoughts. Not 100%, but working on it. Thank you very much for the kind words. 🙏🙏

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      1. Shel Carlene Avatar
        Shel Carlene

        I totally understand. I’ve had to do that a few times, and it always helps put things into perspective. People have to learn to take care of themselves before they can give to anyone else, so I’m happy you did it. Glad you’re back. 🙂

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      2. Thanks very much. Yes, sometimes a tactical retreat is needed before the next wave of battle. Hope you’re having a great Sunday 😊

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      3. Shel Carlene Avatar
        Shel Carlene

        I work tonight, so eh! lol I hope you are as well.

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      4. Working as well, so I get it. Try to have a good one!

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  38. The amount of good work you’ve done for us, No Theme Thursday and the like, is remarkable. All the best, Kevin.

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    1. Thank you very much, Dan. I genuinely appreciate that. I am feeling a bit better after a few days to rest and decompress. One day at a time…🙏🙏

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  39. I pray all goes well for you and your relationship. I’m going to miss your posts though, peace be with you Kevin. 👍🥰

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    1. Thank you very much for the kind words. I am feeling a little better after a moment away to clear my head and just be alone. Greatly appreciated. 🙏🙏

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      1. You’re welcome Kevin and glad 🙂 to hear things are getting better and continue getting better for you.
        🙏 Debra

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      2. Thank you, Debra. Going ok so far. I hope you’re having a nice weekend. 😊

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      3. Yes I am, thank you very much Kevin. You too I hope 🤞 Debra

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      4. Not too bad so far, thanks. Mostly quiet, which is ok by me lol

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  40. It’s sad not to see your beautiful images here but I wish you good luck on your new journey. Everything is a cycle! 😉🦍 Thanks!👍🏻

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    1. Thank you very much, my friend. I am feeling better after a few days away and time to reflect. One day at a time…💪

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