It’s hard to know what to write here. One month ago, I thought I was slowing down the number of posts on Wrenaissance for a while. I thought I was going to the Midwest Birding Symposium as an official blogger. I thought I had an overly busy and heavily scheduled life.
One of my favorite quotes is “Life is what happens while you’re making plans.” Life happened. Out of nowhere, the sudden illness and death of an immediate family member has set us reeling.
I’ve had a longer break from blogging than I expected. I missed going to the MBS, let alone blogging it. My schedule is in tatters, and obligations are unmet.
So I sit here, and for a change I have no plan for blogging, for birding, or for the rest of my life’s affairs.
I don’t know how often I’ll be posting here, or what my content will be. For a time, I need to stop thinking, stop planning, and let life happen.
Updated January 8, 2012
Thank you to those who sent private comments or emails while I’ve been off line. Your kind words and encouragement are much appreciated, and they have helped more than you know.
I’m going to continue in a low-maintenance mode for the foreseeable future, including moving back to blogger (wrenaissance.blogspot.com) and sharing primarily through less involved platforms such as Google plus. We’ll see where that leads.
It’s been great doing this. I’ve learned a lot, and I’ve gotten to know some terrific people. I hope I’ll still see you out and about in cyberspace.
so sorry, Wren. I send you sympathy and hugs. good to see you back!
i hope life settles soon and the dust is gone and you find your way.
((hugs))
Glad to see you back.
How did I miss this post and the follow up? I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. I do hope you will continue to update the blog and show us some bits of your life as you see it. I hope your pain has diminished and that your life presents with beauty again. Thinking of you.
Hey Wren, I hope you are okay. Nice to get an update from you. I hope you can find your smile again. After all..you are a little Wren!
So sorry for your loss..I wish you healing and happiness. Take care. Perhaps you should go to the Biggest Week in American Birding. Would love to see you there.
yikes. I posted a heart and it turned into a question mark.
hugs
Wren,
You have my deepest sympathy. I know how loss like that feels. Give time to collect yourself. Do what’s meaningful and gives you comfort.
? Margaret
Your blog is wonderful!
Just dropping by.. 
Dear Wren, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find peace and comfort in your life during these difficult times. I wouldn’t be concerned with “obligations” at this time, more likely reflections on what’s important in your life as you go forward is what matters most.
Oh gosh – I’m so very very sorry to hear this. Give yourself time, space, love.
Sometimes Wren, we can make all of the plans in the world, we can write up lists of all sorts of things to accomplish, we can make all sorts of promises to ourselves and to others, and in the end, it is simply one day at a time, and even then, life changes on a thought. I hope that things will lighten up for you and that your heart is filled with peace and joy~
Oh Wren,
I am so sorry and I know from personal experience how it can derail what we think of as our ‘life”, when you lose someone suddenly, and unexpectedly.
We are out here, thinking of you, and wishing we could make things better.
I think only time does that, as cliche as that sounds, it seems to be true.
Take care.
FC
Hello Wren, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I have missed your postings and I know you will be back as soon as you are comfortable doing so. Take care and I will keep you and your fmaily in my thoughts and prayers. Eileen
My deepest sympathies. I think you are giving yourself sage advice, but do keep busy doing something, anything, while you work this through! Know you have others out here thinking of you. ~karen