Friday, November 12, 2010

A Blog Update

Hi guys!

I'm sure by now a few of you have been wondering were my posts for this week are and while I wasn't sure if this would be the right forum, I also figured I owed you guys an explanation for my absence. The truth is that I've been dealing with some health related issues for a couple of months now and while I thought I could do it "all", I've been brought back to reality when I started feeling worse with each passing day. I struggled through last week and have finally reached the conclusion over the weekend that I needed to stop pretending everything is fine. My priorities have always been family and friends first and following a close third this blog, which has become my creative outlet. The one place that has brought me immense joy, where I could "shine" and allowed me to meet so many wonderful, encouraging, and talented people all over the world. Unfortunately, with pretty much zero energy and a few other problems associated with my illness, I realized I couldn't keep up the pace I had been keeping. I don't know when I will feel better at this point, but I do know that I love this little place I have created for myself on the Internet. So, at this point I guess all I'm asking of you is that you continue to be patient and supportive of Susi's Kochen und Backen. In return, all I can promise at this point is that I'm not giving up blogging, but depending on how I'm feeling any given day or week, you may see more or less of me. Some weeks I might feel good enough to post a few times, while during others I will struggle to put on one post and on others, like this past week, I may not even be able to do one. I'm also sorry for my lack of commenting. I will still try and visit a few pages a day, but this is all taking a little backseat while I'm trying to feel better. I'm not asking for sympathy, but any good vibes or prayers you want to send my way would be greatly appreciated.

With love,
Susi
(Susi's Kochen und Backen Adventures)

58 comments:

  1. Susi - Best wishes for good health are being sent your way!! I hope you are able to feel like your old self soon. Get lots of rest and enjoy some good eats :) We will always be here when you get back.

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  2. Susi, you're in my thoughts and prayers and I hope your health will improve soon! Please take care of yourself first. I will definitely welcome you back with open arms when you're ready to start posting again. I love your blog and will never stop reading your wonderful post. You are one of my absolute favorite bloggers and I enjoy everything you post. Please get better soon. :) I'm thinking of you and I'll always be here for you.
    Love,
    Lindsey

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  3. Your health is more important than your blog. Hey, if you post once a year, I'll still enjoy it! I know...blogs are great for creative outlets but they DO require a lot of time. Best wishes and I'll continue to follow your K&B adventures. :)

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  4. Hi Susi-We've been wondering why we haven't seen posts from you in the past week...always looking forward to your recipes, and beautiful photos of them.
    The main thing is, that you get plenty of rest, and not worry about blogging, just slow things down a bit. Your health and family is more important than anything else, right now.
    We do miss you, and love you, and wishing you health, and strength to come back.
    Hugs,
    Elisabeth

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  5. Hello, I really hope you will feel better soon. I will be patience and continue to support your blog. So please take some break and get better. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Take Care!

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  6. Nothing is more important than your health and well being. Get well soon.

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  7. I hope that you get to feeling better soon. I understand the need to shift priorities and without health you wouldn't be able to contine with the things you love to do. It's okay to be selfish and put yourself and your health first. Much love! Get some good rest and only do what you can handle.

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  8. Sorry to hear this and while I will miss your lovely, delicious and creative input here on your blog I understand you need to put your health first in your life. Hope you're back to normal speed in your life very soon, all the best:)

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  9. Hi Susi

    just do the best you can, take care of yourself and your family, that should always come first.
    you are in our prayers and thoughts.
    Dennis

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  10. I'm so sorry to hear you're not doing well. I totally understand how blogging takes a backseat when the energy levels dip. My blogging has been practically non-existent since I got pregnant. I hope you are back on your feet again soon, and I look forward to any little bit you're able to write!

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  11. Susi, I'm sorry to learn of this terrible sickness you've been suffering with. Please feel better soon and put your health first, always. You're in my thoughts.

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  12. Susi, you have my utmost support. You are a wonderful blogger and I enjoy our exchanges, but your health and happiness come first. I am thinking of you and your family, and I will keep en eye out for any posts you may decide you have the energy to make.

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  13. Liebe Susi,
    Ja, ich habe an Dich gedacht und Dich vermisst. Meine besten Wuensche an Dich und ich hoffe, dass es Dir bald wieder besser geht. Natuerlich gehen Deine Gesundheit und Deine Familie vor, das versteht jeder. Dein Blog ist super! Fuehle Dich umarmt.
    Gute Besserung.
    Liebe Gruesse
    Kirsten

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  14. Susi,

    Please get better! You are in my prayers!! We miss your posts so dearly!

    All the best.

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  15. I wondered where you were and was hoping nothing was wrong! I don't comment often, but come here regularly to read your posts and amazing recipes. Your readers will be here whenever you're up to posting...thinking of you and hoping you're feeling better soon!

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  16. Feel better soon, sending best wishes your way! Don't worry about us, we'll always be here!

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  17. Susi,
    I just want you to get better and get rest! I'll be thinking postive thoughts for you. Whenever you feeling like posting, I'd love to come read you. You made a good choice to put your health first!
    -Gina-

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  18. BIG hugs!!!!! You will always have my support hun. Hope you feel better and blog whenever you can. Big hugs and lots vibes, prayers whatever it takes to make you feel better your way.

    Sommer

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  19. I was missing you Susi! Take care of yourself and know I'm thinking of you! I'll be here - whenever you are. Sending you lots of love and my prayers and big *HUGS*.

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  20. You take care of yourself, your health, and your family. We'll all be here waiting for you when you're feeling a bit better.

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  21. HI Susi, You need to be #1 at all times and blogging just isn't as important as you and your family. We'll always be here and we will look forward to your posts when you are feeling up to it.

    Stay well,
    Joanne

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  22. (((Susi))) Prayers coming your way in hopes that you feel better soon! It is more important to take care of yourself- your blogging friends will be here when you feel better! Trust me, there really isn't enough time to do everything, especially if you're under the weather.

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  23. I hope you get to feel better soon dear!!! Sending my prayers your way.

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  24. I will be thinking of you. I hope you get to feeling better soon:)

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  25. Susi, only positive vibes coming your way. I am sorry to hear that you are struggling physically. Your food community supports you and we will be here for you.

    Feel better soon!

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  26. So sorry to hear get this news about your health. I will be thinking positive thoughts for a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself and your family and we will all be here when you return. Huge hugs my friend. (((Susi)))

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  27. I'm sorry to hear this. Putting your health first is absolutely what you should be doing. Just know that we are all keeping you in our thoughts.

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  28. So sorry to hear about your health issues, Susi. Please know that your blog followers will continue to be faithful and patient. I'm sending lots of good get well vibes your way! Hugs!!!

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  29. Susi, I'm so sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I was wondering why your lovely posts and recipes were not in my reader. I hope you'll recover soon and my prayers are with you. Best of luck lady and hope to see your posts when you're felling 100%.

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  30. I hope you feel better soon! There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking time for yourself and your family. The cyber world is thinking about you!

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  31. Vibes from california, I hope that your health recovers!

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  32. Susi,

    There are much more important things in life than this blogging nonsense. All the best for a quick and full return to health.

    Be well

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  33. Susi, I'm so sorry to hear about your health problems. Take care of yourself and know that we are thinking of you.

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  34. Yes, Susi, I have missed you and wondered what you were up to. I'm sad to learn it is health related. And I hope you get back on your feet soon. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. Meanwhile I will pray for the restoration of your good health, and also for the family I know you love so much.

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  35. Susi, I'm sorry to hear about your health problems. Tho I'm only one of your new readers, I'll miss your posts and photos, but I know that health and family come first for all of us
    Get well and hope to hear from you soon

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  36. I'm so sorry to hear about your health problems.
    I hope you feel better soon!

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  37. so sorry to hear that! hope you are back to feeling like yourself soon.

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  38. Susi,
    I am glad to hear you've decided to focus on yourself and your health, considering what you've described, and I am keeping you in my thoughts as you work to get well. I don't want anything bad to happen to you, and I mean that very sincerely. Your faithful blog readers are understanding folks who will always be there. Think good thoughts, dear Susi. We'll keep checking in on you, no matter what!

    :) Jane

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  39. Susi, while we will really miss you, your health and family definitely take priority. You will be in my prayers as well. I hope you feel better soon and that your good days will out number the bad.

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  40. You sound like me Suzy, constantly trying to fit it all in.. I'm with you, it's not easy. I could make my blog into a full-time job I love it so much, instead I barely snatch an hour here or an hour there.. Unfortunately, I am yet to find a magical solution, but instead I am sending you positive thoughts. All the best. KG

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  41. Oh Susi, my dear sweet woman. My heart goes out to you right now. Please know that if you need anything (a guest post, some words of encouragement, a phonecall) I'm right here. I've struggled with health issues for all of my life, and I know the toll they can take on your spirit. I am praying for you...and we will be here to offer our love and support.

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  42. Susi-I miss your gorgeous food and posts. Your health is number one. You are in my thoughts and I pray you are doing fine. We are all here for you. If you need any thing, please let me know. xoxo

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  43. Susi - please know you're in my thoughts and prayers. Your health needs to be your number one priority. We'll all be thinking about you!!! Kate

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  44. Sweet Susi! I am so sorry to hear about your struggle. I have to say, it's an honor that you would share this with us. It's an amazing community we bloggers share. Like Monet, I am here if you need anything. I want to help you in any way I can. I love your blog, your recipes and you! Rest and take care of you. We will be here. lots of prayers and hugs your way.

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  45. Susi,

    I hope you feel better soon. Although I love to see what you are cooking up via your blog, I would much rather you felt better. Take a break and post when you can. This is your space to fill up as you wish after all.

    Be well

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  46. Susi, honey, your health is a number one priority for you and your family. We love you and we'll be here whenever you need us.

    Sending prayers and healing thoughts to you. If you lived in the neighborhood, I'd be toting a large pot of homemade chicken noodle soup to your house.

    Be well, my friend.
    Carole

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  47. I hope you feel better soon... if you need anything or any help just let us know... You are most imporant therefore it is great that you are taking the time off and getting rest.

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  48. Best wishes Susi. I hope you feel better soon and we will all be right her waiting for you. Get better soon :)

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  49. get well soon sweetie...sending you lots of hugs and good wishes.. take care of yourself.*hugs*

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  50. Susi, Gute Besserung wünsche ich Dir, denn jetzt, da fehlst du mir.

    xoxo
    Angie

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  51. Susi, I am so sorry to hear you are not feeling well! Please put your health first!!! I love your blog and will be hear whenever you post.

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  52. Hey again, Susi! Just wanting you to know that I'm still thinkin' of ya and praying for you. Hugs!

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  53. Hola, acabo de descubrir tu maravilloso blog y tus deliciosas recetas y he leído que no te encuentras my bien de salud.
    Deseo que te recuperes pronto y mientras tanto te seguiré visitando.

    Saludos

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  54. I'm just catching up with my blog reading! I am sorry to see this! I hope you feel better soon!

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  55. Happy Thanksgiving Susi! I've been a little out of the loop lately as well and I was thinking of you today, realizing that I hadn't "seen" you lately. My husband was talking about his Asia trip to our guests and how he found the best Schnitzel there, and I told him about your comment that he hadn't had your Schnitzel!
    I'm so sorry to read about your health problems. I hope you are OK, I truly miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Susi. I've always thought that you are indeed super mom. I don't know how you do it all! Hang in there. We all love you and miss you.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
    XO
    Kim

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