July 13, 2008
Got Chocolate?
To say I'm due for an update is an understatement, eh? I'm sure you realize that we've been trying to settle into our new life here in the States. But its a little more than that - there's been a little breach in my privacy here. I understand that I run that risk but it was very unwelcome along with this transition. I had begun to think that this place here I've created for four years needed a change anyway. So when that happens I will work hard to make sure all my faithful readers have access. In the meantime I'm giving away some chocolate and if you want to see photos from my recent trip to my parent's farm I'm posting them on Facebook.
I want to say thank you to everyone out there, for being such great friends and cheering me in my loneliness when I was so far away. One way I'm doing this is by having a little chocolate drawing...
CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!\
Yes folks, my husband just replenished my chocolate supply on his recent trip back to Germany and I'd like to send some your way. Leave me your name in a comment or email it to me. You don't even have to say anything - just a name to put in a bowl. I know how it feels to have little time or nothing much to say. You have two weeks. I'll pick a name on July 27th at Midnight and post the winner the next morning. Hugs to you all & an update soon!
Posted by M. of the Gypsies at July 13, 2008 11:39 PM | TrackBackI was so happy to see a post, I was going to leave you a comment anyway --even without the possibility of chocolate!
Hope Atlanta is treating you well.
Oh me me! Put my name in!
Oh, and glad to see you back :)
Posted by: Sarita at July 14, 2008 3:39 AMI've been thinking of you...
Posted by: Jeannette at July 14, 2008 5:02 AMI will miss reading your reports and pictures from Germany...
Posted by: ursula at July 14, 2008 6:04 AMI have been glad to see your little fb updates to know you are well. :)
Posted by: kristen at July 14, 2008 7:05 AMhey michelle
Posted by: marley b at July 14, 2008 3:53 PMHey Michelle!
Been waiting for more pictures, your mom said you took some great ones at the farm, please send me a link to view them and an email address so I can send you some of "Miss Brooklyn"
Love, Auntie S
Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Sarah at July 14, 2008 9:06 PMBeen following your blog found randomly through someone's favorites...you were pregnant and feeling the same I was when I was pregnant almost 2 years ago. Hope all is well where ever you are now. You were a great encouragement to my pregnant self when I needed it!
Thank you!
No need to put me in the drawing!
I hope you get another blog or something like that... I enjoy very much reading your stories wish I could write like that!!! Well hope you are feeling better... Miss you!
Posted by: Natalia Parra at July 15, 2008 3:32 AMI thought you were saying that that picture of chocolate was a DRAWING... I was like, whoa! fine piece of photo-realism... but then I realized you meant you were going to draw my name and send me some chocolate. That's cool, too. ;-)
Posted by: Joseph at July 15, 2008 11:01 PMMichelle, I have loved viewing Jack and Ian's pics while you were in Germany - When you stopped posting I really missed them. This comment is to let you know how much we enjoyed having Jack and Erik at the Reunion. We missed you and Ian and hope he is feeling much better.by now!
Jack is just precious and so so smart - we had lots of fun getting to know him!
No need to put my name in for the chocolate - Lord knows I don't need chocolate! If you don't mind I would like to keep up with your blog
Judy
Michelle, it is so awesome to look on your page tonight and see a new post! I was unsure if I would ever see one again. I am glad that you guys are getting settled in. Look me up on facebook sometime and add me as a friend! Our last name is Burnett.
Posted by: Trish at July 16, 2008 5:35 AMYay--welcome back to blog land--so sorry for your experience with the privacy issue:( Hope your transition back to the states has been okay and as smooth as possible. Jenny
Posted by: jenny at July 16, 2008 7:07 AMHi Michelle!
So glad you're back home, now. I came across your blog randomly through your Sisters and have been reading and praying for all of you, for some time time now. What a blessing you all are! It took all of my strength, at one point, not to get on a plane to Germany to help with the babies and encourage you. Thank GOD for Grandmas (Erik's Mom) and the ability to pray and lift someone up to God when they need it!
Don't need the chocolate but sure appreciate the invitation to say hi. Blessings, Shauna
Hey, I wondered where you were. . . I'm glad to hear your back home, I hope the reverse culture shocking isn't too shocking.
Posted by: amy at July 17, 2008 5:34 AMForgive me, I was just blog hopping form mountainmamagoats blog, and found you, I love your blog, and chocolate too!°Ü°
Posted by: thebabycatcher at July 17, 2008 8:54 PMHope things are going well for you. I'm only in blogland and will miss you as you venture on in Facebook. But I do wish you and your sweet family all the best.
Rebekah
Posted by: Fittsy at July 18, 2008 12:07 AMooh, chocolate! I would love to see you sometime! I'm off for another 2 weeks or so yet.
Posted by: courtney at July 19, 2008 12:37 AMNo need to add me to the giveaway. I just wanted to let you know how much of an inspiration you are. A found your blog a few years back when me and my family where going through a rough patch. It was great to see af mily doing well. May you continue to be blessed and be a blessing.
Posted by: January at July 20, 2008 5:04 PMHi! I've been following your blog for a while now and feel like I know you, even though I don't! I have had the experience of living in a couple of overseas countries with little ones, so can relate to that lonely feeling. I'm glad that you are back now and closer to family and friends. I hope the transition will continue to go smoothly. Thanks for such a great blog and for you honesty when you post. I really appreciate your authenticity. Take care.
Suzy Roberts
Posted by: Suzy at July 20, 2008 6:05 PMoh i am so glad to see you!! i've often wondered how your move went and am terribly sorry to hear about the "breach" -- not cool.
please add me to the list of "desirables" :)
(i also am a fan of your authenticity -- welcome back!)
penni
Posted by: m2 at July 20, 2008 9:35 PMI don't think the chocolate would last the trip to iraq so remove my name from the drawing. Tell Erik to email once in a while and I'm glad you guys are back stateside with family. Take care. scott B
Posted by: Scott at July 21, 2008 4:24 PMi've been following your blog for a while now and have been praying for you and your family while you were so far from loved ones and feeling lonely. i clicked on a link for your blog in a friend's blog roll. hope it's not intrusive that i have been reading! ~melissa
Posted by: melissa at July 22, 2008 7:14 AMSign Lynn up for the drawing. She'd do it herself but is to busy with the arrival of Atticus! http:\\andyp.atlblogs.com
Posted by: andyp at July 22, 2008 8:25 AMYES to chocolate, I love all brown things :)
Posted by: Lica at July 23, 2008 2:51 AMso glad to see a post on your blog!!! i hope to see you sometime now that you are back in the usa.
Posted by: Jenni McInnes at July 23, 2008 11:29 PMIts so good to see you back...oh the German chocolate...but the Gummi Bär ist auch zu gut!I'd love to have my name in for some chocolate!:)
Posted by: Natalie Mohler at July 24, 2008 5:17 PMyum - german chocolate - the best!! my hubby brought some home on his way through from iraq. memories...
Posted by: amy at July 24, 2008 9:33 PMFound your blog through my friend Erin Witcher. She said you had a great blog and was so right!
Anyways, just wanted to stop by and say hi! Love your blog!
Posted by: Jenna at July 26, 2008 4:51 AMHope all feels right to be home!
Posted by: tara Schoepf at July 27, 2008 4:41 AMi was wondering about you!
Posted by: mollie at July 28, 2008 3:03 AMplease do not forget about me!!!! I still read and look for updates!
Posted by: carla at July 31, 2008 3:30 AM