by Denise E.
Member since:
January 23, 2008

Temporary Leave

March 24, 2009 04:34 PM EDT
views: 163 | comments: 33

Dear GatherFriends,

I am so sorry to have to say this, but I will be taking a break from Gather for a while.  After doing the "Hobby Challenge"  for the group "Pay it Forward" I have realized that I put aside a lot of things I love in order to Gather, and have found that Gather has taken up more of my time than I had thought.  I just need a while to reprioritize and make sure my life is what I want it to be.  Thank you all so much for all your kind comments and support.  I may be back later, but in a different capacity.  I'll be sharing photos, posts, and videos and viewing some that interest me, whether my friends or others on Gather ~ doing all that I truly love about Gather ~, but I cannot spend time returning comments and trying to view all of my friends content.  I understand that this makes me ineligible for some helping groups I belong to, so sadly I will remove myself as a member.  I enjoyed the friends that I have made and our nice conversations and hopefully I can talk to you again soon.


Wishing you all the best
Denise E.

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Comments: 33

Patty Mayonaise Mar 24, 2009, 4:36pm EDT
yo will be missed
Jean E. Mar 24, 2009, 4:38pm EDT
you do what you have to do for YOU ~j
elizabeth e. Mar 24, 2009, 4:39pm EDT
Take a leave...regroup...and come back when you are ready. Strange, I think many of the people I know on Gather have taken "time away from Gather".
DiAnA D. Mar 24, 2009, 4:40pm EDT
best wishes
Pat S. Mar 24, 2009, 4:42pm EDT
See you when you return....... :O)
Denise E. Mar 24, 2009, 4:49pm EDT
Thank you all - that's so sweet! Also, please message me if any of the judges are interested in taking over Photography is Art Monthly Competitions.
Carol P. Mar 24, 2009, 4:51pm EDT
Do you what you need to do Denise, I have done the same thing, Gather is so addictive it can take over your life. Take care of yourself.
Kat W. Mar 24, 2009, 4:52pm EDT
I hear what you are saying...been there, did it myself.

Take care of you!
charity kimball ツ Mar 24, 2009, 5:01pm EDT
I will miss you ton!!Hurry back please
Tim T. Mar 24, 2009, 5:07pm EDT
Good luck Denise. You'll be missed. You are welcome back anytime. Tim - 10
Jo N. Mar 24, 2009, 6:18pm EDT
Take care!
JoAnn C. Mar 24, 2009, 6:30pm EDT
Take the time you need. You will be missed.

hugs
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Mar 24, 2009, 6:50pm EDT
will miss you,Denise.When ever you feel better come and take rounds.It's not important to comment on every picture on the cost of your health and inner peace.I have two kids but believe me if I will not work according to my set routine,at the end of the day I will be trapped badly.Take out some time for your self.If you have real friends they will come to you whether you appear after 1 month or 1 year...just be yourself and be happy.

I enjoyed your group and you know your burdens as I am running zoomit,xpressions,prompts and strictlyfaces...

love
Lisa C. Mar 24, 2009, 7:37pm EDT
Take all of the time you need! Your Gather friends will be here when you're ready to come back. I don't have the time either to return every comment that I receive. I have two small kids too and they will always be my first priority.

I'd love to volunteer to moderate your group but I will be out of town for 10 days. If you find anyone to moderate, I would always be willing to help that person when I come back into town, but not full time as my kids keep me busy.

Take care of yourself Denise! :)
Linda G. Mar 24, 2009, 7:58pm EDT
Thanks for all you have done. Gather can be overwhelming and I have been taking on new friends very selectively because I too have other things that get put aside.
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Mar 24, 2009, 8:23pm EDT
I hope you find your passion in life.....go for it.
Kim M. Mar 24, 2009, 8:38pm EDT
I understand, Denise. I've been doing other things too. I've let a lot of things slide because of Gather so I've backed off a bit. I'm trying to catch up a little now. =)
Sherrie H. Mar 24, 2009, 11:07pm EDT
I will miss you and your thoughtful comments. I do understand though, and I'm sorry I've been so busy I haven't been a better gather friend to you. I have been very overwhelmed lately, and not been feeling well -- I know you've not been feeling well either. The most important thing is that you're happy and healthy and here for the right reasons. Take care of you and we will be happy to see you whenever you return or stop by for a visit.
lynn a. Mar 24, 2009, 11:12pm EDT
Denise, I think this is part of "gathering", and we all get to a point that we realize too much time went into gathering and other parts of our lives suffered. I'll be glad to see you when you get back. You take care.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Mar 24, 2009, 11:14pm EDT
Thanks for sharing on Helping out one Another
Charity M. Mar 25, 2009, 7:27am EDT
((( See you soon..blessings in all you will do! )))
Digital Diva S. Mar 25, 2009, 3:33pm EDT
I got out of the helping groups so I would have time for gather. This is a hobby, not a job to me so I want my time to be NY TIME. You will be missed and when you come back make sure you enjoy yourself.OK?
Sue M. Mar 25, 2009, 4:39pm EDT
I'm feeling abit overwhelmed again with Gather, too, Denise... so I understand. I think I'm going to pull back for a time, too. Wishing you well!
Katherine M. Mar 25, 2009, 4:46pm EDT
This site can take away from other things if you allow yourself to be captured by it ... Understand your need to take a leave ... will look for you back in the future!
Toni V. Mar 25, 2009, 8:21pm EDT
Good luck!!!
charity kimball ツ Mar 26, 2009, 11:37pm EDT
miss ya already
Connie C. Mar 27, 2009, 6:44pm EDT
We miss you. :(
Nurse Nancy S. Mar 27, 2009, 10:46pm EDT
YOUR life is the most important thing. Get yourself together and come back when you are able. You will be missed.
Linda M. Mar 29, 2009, 12:42am EDT
Thank you for commenting on my post. It's always important to find balance in your life. Hope you find it!
golds g. Mar 29, 2009, 6:34pm EDT
its ok take all the time you need
Lee Y. Mar 30, 2009, 10:53pm EDT
Denise ... I was always pleased to see your comments. I'm sorry to see you go but ...
this internet stuff ... Yeah, before ya know it it's taken all of your "free" time and eaten into a good chunk of all your other time too. Time off to revive perspective and sanity ... let the 'real' world reassert itself --- it's a good thing. Come back refreshed. :)
Sherrie H. Apr 8, 2009, 1:08pm EDT
Denise, I really respect your decision. But I will miss you and hope you pop in to say every so often.
necee t. Apr 10, 2009, 6:01pm EDT
enjoy your break... Gather will always be here... Blessings to you and yours...

Christian Glitter by www.christianglitter.com

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