Wednesday, December 17, 2008

SAD WEEK

This is a sad week for me for 2 reasons...

1. Monday was the 15th. Which means that it was the 6 month anniversary of my brother's passing. It was a hard day for me remembering that. We did have a family party that night that helped me. I'm not sure if anyone even knew, but it was a rough one. I miss him - I've missed the normal Michael for years, but that doesn't make it any easier.

2. The studio that EmmaLee & I have worked so hard on is closing this week. We are so small, which is what we wanted. Well, we didn't want to be this small, but we didn't want to be huge either. With the economy the way it is & everyone cutting out "extras" - dance is the first "extra" to go for most families. Needless to say, we are no longer able to stay afloat. I debated about writing about this on my blog, but it is a part of my history, so it was necessary. Plus, I'd rather have people read about it than ask me how things are going & have to tell them in person. We are sad. Yet, we're also happy to be home more with our families.

On a happier note. We are excited for the holidays at my house! I am still working on our Christmas Cards. Surprise, surprise! It won't be much - I just have to do it. And we're going the lame route this year & emailing them out to everyone. So, if we don't have you're email be sure to leave a comment with it so we can get one to you. Thanks & love to all!

6 comments:

renhallows said...

sorry to hear about the studio...I know how much work you put into that place. boo hoo...sorry!
Also, I can't believe it's been 6 months since Michael's passing...again...your a rock, you impress me on your attitude.

Finally...my address is rhallowsiwantachristmascard.com

M.M.M. said...

1. I am sorry for the sad items mentioned in your post.
2. How do you feel about your new calling. was not expecting that at all.
3. thanks for coming to our party
4. I can't believe it has already been a year since Kylie's baptism. what?? I remember going to that thought it was like 2 months ago! Scary.

Anonymous said...

i remembered what monday was. i wish i would have hugged ya cause sisters dont shake hands, sisters gotta huu-uuug. but really i can't believe how fast the time goes.
...and, i know you are really closing shop cause i quit. if you can't teach me, then what's the point of teaching at all? ;)

kris said...

We are sad about the studio, too! Like I told you today, all of us looked forward to Thursdays!
I can't find you on Facebook...
Let's get together sometime!
kristonhammond@gmail.com

Linda Strebeck said...

Yes, I remebered what day it was, and it made for a very hard week. I'm sorry about the studio, but thins always turn around and you will have another studio, if that is what you want then. I love you my sweet girl. Mom

Ben and Maggie said...

I'm sad about the studio too! I loved going and chatting with all the moms. Sorry about the 6 month mark . . . I hope it gets easier.