June 15, 2011

Thanks and See Ya?

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Let me start with Thank You! Thank you to all of you who have commented or sent me personal emails during this hiatus. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all the kind words and loving thoughts!

What started out as a little break has clearly become much longer-lived than anticipated. Funny how the weeks go by, isn’t it? To that, I’ve come to realize that there are only so many weeks in a month, days in a week, etc. I know you all know what I’m talking about! I think party people are some of the most over-committed people I know because we can’t ever turn down a creative adventure!

But, since there is only so much time in a day, and I’ve been dealing with things for awhile that necessitated that I take more of that time to take care of myself, I’ve had to make some decisions.

A lot of you know that Stem has been my side gig for some time now. I’ve yet to make the leap from leaving my full-time job. Were it just those two, I would have kept up that pace until I got the nerve to leave my job. Then a funny thing happened…I fell in love. (It’s okay, my husband is very understanding.)

Yep, I fell big-time, head over heels, goo goo gaga if you will over Operation Shower. Most everyone reading this realizes by now that I’m the Chief Event Planner for Operation Shower. As my love and responsibilities for it grew and my own personal issues reared their ugly heads time and again, it became clear something had to give. And, while I hate to give up Stem and any personal aspirations I have for it and what it could become, when it comes to me or the joy on the moms’ faces at an Operation Shower event, well, it’s kind of a no-brainer. (And a little selfish on some level because of the joy I get seeing them and I still get to plan parties!)



The good news is Operation Shower is gaining more and more momentum!!! I don’t for one second forget to be grateful for many of you for making that happen. So many of you have been so supportive and continue to be, and I am forever grateful.

I may be back here one day. Who knows? It’s still pretty hard to hold back on whipping up some random project to post, but I have to remind myself that sometimes you make hard choices for the greater good. No doubt about it, Operation Shower is the greatest, most rewarding thing in my life. (Family/friends not included…settle down.) I am honored to be a part of it and honored that so many of you have followed me there with your support. I hope you continue to do so. (I mean, stick around...upcoming showers are full of help from some of your favorite party girls..seriously..good stuff!)

For you I have big thanks and big love.

Party on,
Amy

23 comments:

Kira Franz-Knight said...

We'll miss you so much on Stem! But we're all so proud of the work you do with Operation Shower Amy! Please post often on FB about your OS adventures! xoxo Kira

Lissa (Bellenza) said...

Wishing you all the best! Following your calling is truly the way to go!

Sandi said...

Sounds like you are definitely making the right decision. We'll miss you! But good for you! And great for all those moms you help!

Shelley@DivinePartyConcepts said...

What you are doing for Operation Shower is so wonderful!!! Best wishes to you in all that you do!

Bird said...

You'"ll be missed!! I'm sure you're going on to bigger, better and brighter things and will be following your adventures on Operation Shower!! :)

Take care and come back soon! ;D

XOXO
Bird

MrGoodfriend said...

I have a friend who is working with Operation Shower. It's amazing what you can do to help others if you just take the time to look around.

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