Monday, September 3, 2012

An announcement

Not quite sure how to word this so I'm just going to come out and say it. I'm not quitting or retiring, just taking a step back for a little while. I found out yesterday that my father has pancreatic cancer, which has metastasized to his lungs and liver. The outlook is not good, but we're waiting to find out what the course of treatment will be. He's only 66, and apart from his diabetes going haywire from this, he is still strong and very upbeat. However, I feel like right now my spare time needs to be devoted to him and my family and I will just not have the time - or likely the inspiration - for designing for a little while. I'm going to try to work on models when/if I can but for a little while I think when I do stitch it will be just for me "sanity stitching" - just finding solace in my needle again rather than stressing about deadlines or such. I have decided that I will put off my deadlines for Sampler of Seasons - whenever I get it done I will release it. A Northern Christmas Expression - sampler and matching ornaments - will be put off until next fall as I really do not see being able to get to it this year. I will still be filling and shipping orders during this time, however there may be minor delays over the next few months.

7 comments:

  1. Nicole, I am so sorry to learn of your father's illness. I too am dealing with my father's health issues. He was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon cancer last year in April and has been a trooper fighting for the past 1 1/2 years. He decided he was done fighting this past week. He is now under hospice care in our home. I do hope you find strength through family and friends during this time and treasure all of the memories you have and will have of your father.

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  2. You are absolutely right to put your family first at this time. I wish you and your family all the best.

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  3. My thoughts are with you and our family. Stitching will always be here.

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  4. You are doing exactly the right thing! Hugs and prayers!!

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  5. I am so sorry to hear about your father. Take all the time you need. The rest of us will be here waiting for you when you return. ;-)

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  6. Very sorry to hear this bad news Nicole. I'm taking a blogging break myself for some family health issues so I know how it is. You need less distractions to be able to focus and deal with all the emotions etc. Wishing your father the best.

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  7. Nicole,

    I am so sorry about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I think you are absolutely right to take this time out for yourself and your family. Enjoy stitching just for you.

    Melissa J.

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