This is the answer Chad will give: Â “We stopped updating our blog, and now we just post pictures. There’s lots of cute pictures though.”
Here is my answer: It stopped being fun and something we look forward to. I guess we didn’t realize how the things we wrote could be so misunderstood. So instead of risking being misunderstood we opted out. Now I am sad that we have missed documenting so many great moments over the last 5 months.
So love me or hate me; I am going to be honest. Â This used to be a journal and now it is a thing that makes me sad. Â To try and make it a happy place again for me I have to treat it like it was before. This is were I am going to write what I think, how I feel, what is real to me and my family. It doesn’t matter who agrees or disagrees. We cannot apologize for who we are. I welcome all positive feedback (who doesn’t?) but direct the negative energy in another direction–like into a big dark hole and then cover it up and then build a big safe around it and seal it shut and then hire big scary security guards to keep it away.
Phew… that was a long time coming.
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I am glad to see your blog. I don’t want to learn too many new things (like going elsewhere)
I am trying to get you some places in Whales but I will soon.
Grandpa Parry
Wales (Joke, didn’t turn the spell checker on)
I have missed your blog. I even checked a few times to make sure that I wasn’t missing some special password or something. I love to read about your little family and the interesting things that you all are doing on the other side of the world. I think your blog SHOULD be about you and that we should all be grateful that you are letting us into your life a little bit. Please keep writing and posting – how about an update about beautiful Eden? What is she like? Wish we could see her!
I can’t tell you how much your comments mean to me. It was so nice to finally just write what I felt. But I was terrified at what response I would get. Thanks for being so positive and supportive! I’m sure you’ll see many more frequent blogs coming soon!
Hey there! I’m glad that you decided to start posting again. It was nice to see on my little sidebar this morning,
Chad and Elisa Parry
updated 20 hours ago
Love you guys,
Sarah
Write what you want to, babe. It’s your blog. 😉
Who would waste time putting negative comments on a family blog?! Sad…
I think so many of us feel the same as you, at least I know that I do. I have a hard time writing what I REALLY want to write because I know that not everyone reading knows how sarcastic I can be, etc. It’s easy to say, “It’s your blog, so write whatever you want!” but it can be hard to do that sometimes. It’s one of the reasons I went private, but in reality I’m not afraid of being judged by people I don’t know… it’s more the people we do know, right? I really think that people love to read blogs that are honest. Sure, not everyone is going to agree with you, but try to remember that it’s your account of your family happenings. In a week, month, year, etc. you’re going to be glad you wrote these things down because it’s nice to look back on. 🙂
Oh man, I feel so bad you felt that way. I guess the whole thing in November was a big deal, but I didn’t think it was that big. Sometimes people disagree, oh well we’re all still friends. I’m glad you guys wrote everything you did because it made me think about my arguments so much harder, and conversing about tough issues is now easier. I was just telling Chad’s dad that a while ago while at Grandpa Millburns funeral. I told him that because of the conversations we had I have been so much better equipt to talk about a number of different issues with friends that I otherwise wouldn’t have and for that I’m greatful.
Anways, glad your back. Just write what you feel and if people “get” your tone great! If not, oh well. At least thats what I do. My blog impresses no one!
Just discovered your picture links bytheway. Very cute. Eden looks beautiful and healthy.
Your Blog was always a blessing to me and I am really happy to read you again.. Looking forward to your next postings !
I love reading your thoughts. Please keep it up! I need to do better myself. Please ask Chad to add the sidebar thing to mine. That would be so nice.
Kiss that “Sweet Little Turkey” for me. 🙂
Blogging is walking a fine line, I think. I often have to censor myself. Hm. Maybe “censor” is the wrong word. Because it’s not like I swear or anything. What I mean is that I have to kind of filter what I write, because my audience could easily misconstrue things. Anyways, I think you were brave for having written your feelings in November. And I don’t blame you for taking a little break after the backlash. I would have, too. Just know that I’ve always enjoyed reading it, and I’m glad you’re back.
My goodness! What kind of audience do you have?? :o) Eden is precious and we enjoy you very much. I’m sorry that people have felt the need to comment with negativity so much so that you have opted to stop writing. That really stinks. I’m glad you’re rising above the ashes.
I don’t remember doing so but I hope I’m not someone who has been negative. We miss you guys and hope to always be on your list when you visit or return. :o) Mmmmm….Kidd Valley Shakes!!
April 2, 2009 @ 8:17 pm
PS. Thanks SO much to everyone who has asked about us and our blog. It means a lot that people want to know what is going on with us–and that we are interesting enough to request another installment.