I started this blog over three years ago to chronicle my life as a soon-to-be mom and write about all the funny and not-so funny things that would happen along the way. I knew it would be fun to do, meeting new people, sharing some laughs, and I would enjoy leaving my small, but significant mark on the world. What I didn’t expect was to embark on a journey that would change my life forever.
Through this blog, I have met and reconnected with many people, people who I have laughed with, cried with, and found support and friendship with. I count myself lucky to have met many of you, especially the ones who have supported me and reached out with your words to rejoice with me on the mountaintops and to cry with me in the valleys.
But like all good things in life, this blog must come to an end. While it was nothing specific that has made me decide to close this chapter of my life, I just feel it was started with the best of intentions and to fill a hole in my heart that was left gaping for so long. That hole has since been filled and it is time to move on. It saddens me so much since this avenue has been healing and therapeutic in ways that I don’t even understand. I have loved sharing with the world things that make me laugh and bring me joy, and three of the most important people in my life - Tim, Conner, and Max - yet I am ready to once again keep my personal life personal and move on to things that concern me in ways that I don’t mind them being public.
So what is a true Laughing Daisies groupie to do? Well, hopped on the twitter band-wagon (after I swore up and down that I would never do it) for those who really want to know what we’re up to, and flickr will still host all of our photo’s. I also created a facebook account (see the post below) since myspace officially creeps me out. And because I seriously am addicted to blogging, I am not giving it up completely. My new blog (still being tweaked and perty-fied) will definitely have a different feel, but will still be 100% me and dive into things that I am really passionate about. I’m very excited about it and hope you’ll join me over there (and please say hello if you do!). You can leave a comment with your email addy or follow me on twitter if you’d like to know when it will be up and running.
For those who have read my blog from day one, thank you for your faithfulness. For those who reached out to me during some of my low-points, thank you for your kindness. For those who introduced yourself from randomly stumbling across this site, thank you for sticking around. And for those who are truly sad that this blog will be no more, thank you for being a part of my life and letting me be a part of yours.
Rachel says:
You know miss..I think this is the most beautiful post I have seen or read in a long time. I will miss yours posts popping up on my bloglines and you know that I have to know when the new one is up and running so I can get my fix! Until then I will keep in touch by email and facebook…So sad to see it go…
January 7th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
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Let me know your new blog!
I’m glad I found you.
I might joined twitter….but I can’t say I will join FB…at least not for awhile.
I could handle twitter…I’ll let you know.
Email me anytime!
January 7th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
oh amanda says:
What a sweet post! You’re the whole reason I started blogging…I’m going to be sad to see Laughing Daisies go! Can’t wait to see your new blog, tho’. I’m sure I’ll be a groupie there, too!
January 7th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
September says:
Well since I don’t know what twitter is I’ll just ask you to let me know when you’re in your new “home.”
January 7th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Toni says:
I’m sad. I always looked forward to your blog updates. I am not on twitter, and have yet to jump on that wagon because I have so many other things going on and can’t get sucked in. I would also loved to be informed of the new site
January 7th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Amanda says:
Oh Candace, I’m sorry to see Laughing Daisies go but I would definitely love to have the link to your new blog, once it is finished.
I’ve still been reading you blog over bloglines this past year, as I seem to get an on slaught of virsuses everytime I visit here. (In this case, worth the hassel to post one last time. Thank you AVG Anti-Virus! lol ;))
I’ve never heard of Twitter so I will have to check that out and if you want to add each other on Facebook, e-mail me. It’d be nice to catch up, since it’s been quite a while.
I hope you had a Merry Christmas and Happy (belated) New Year!
January 7th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
ella says:
i’m so glad i stumbled upon you and your corner of the universe here. tweet away and i’ll keep following. i’d love to “friend” you in facebook - email me and we can connect. *hug*
January 7th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
AmyG says:
Aww… I’m going to miss you! I’m not on twitter… but hope you’ll let me know when you put the new blog up. I love seeing the new projects you’ve done/will do. And of course hearing about your family.
Take Care!
January 7th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Melany says:
Of course I will want to follow your other blog too. So let me know when it’s up and running okay?
I just don’t get twitter lol I have an account but never use it.
January 7th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Elizabeth says:
Oh, I’m sad you’ll no longer be sharing here. I do, so, love you, Candace. Love your family and your stories. If you want to pass on your url, I’d love to keep getting a peek into your life.
I’m already on fb, so I’ll see you ’round there.
Blessings and hugs!
January 7th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
bee says:
You were able to articulate it so much better than I. We’ll definitely be on the twitter and the facebook together!
Can’t wait to see your new blog!
January 8th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Heather H says:
Let me know when your new blog is up and running. And I swear I’ll join twitter at some point - once I understand what it actually is…
January 8th, 2009 at 11:52 am
MO says:
Thanks! Let me know when it’s up:)
January 8th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
natalie says:
Please include me when you have the new blog finished.
We went through our first pregnancies somewhat together, and I cheered you on during the second. I hope your life continues to flourish and grow in more ways than you can even imagine.
January 8th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Amber says:
Oh dang it! Are you going to make me join twitter? I’ve been so strong ’til now.
Love the pics!
January 8th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
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Know you in real life..I shed no tears for the demise of Laughing Daisies…I would rather share real life with you and those sweet boys!
January 8th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Emily says:
I kind of figured this was coming, especially with no new posts in awhile. I wish you all the luck and happiness in the future and you have my info so I better hear about your new blog. Take care Candace.
January 9th, 2009 at 11:29 am
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I would be lying if I said that I won’t miss reading your posts on this site - your’s and Kelly’s were the first two blogs I read. I am so happy though you are in such a wonderful place to be able to move on happily from this though. Please keep me posted about the new website, I’m sure it will be awesome!
January 9th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
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So sad!! But I can’t wait to see the new blog. Please include me on the email list and I’ll be there!
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