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I started this blog one year ago today.  I had plans to celebrate my one year anniversary with a fun post or a give away, but here's the problem.....I'm sick.  I've got a nasty case of the flu and I'm absolutely exhausted.   I'll have to postpone celebrating for a while.

Thank you so much to all of you who sent emails expressing concern about my absence.  I've been MIA for a while, but that was due to all of the decorating, shopping, wrapping, cooking and baking that I did for Christmas. I didn't get sick until the day after Christmas.

I'm looking forward to catching up with all of you when I'm feeling better!



Willoughby

Comments

Jenn Erickson said…
So sorry to hear that your feeling ill. Hope you're on the mend soon. Happy Blogoversary and Happy New Year my friend!
December 29, 2009 at 10:39 AM
thamesarino said…
It was nice to see a new post from you... sorry it wasn't better news!
Although I am glad that you weren't sick until AFTER the holidays!!
Get well soon! : )
December 29, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Purple Flowers said…
I'm right there with you g/f. I've got a nasty cold. I caught it the day after Christmas, when my immune system couldn't fight something I came in contact with.
Anyway, gotta go for the tissues.
Take Care!
December 29, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Heidi said…
Congrats on the 1 year!!! Mine is fast approaching. Hope you start feeling on the up and up soon.
December 29, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Meals by Misty said…
What a yucky time of year to be sick! I feel like a ton of people are sick with either the flu or sinus infections. I'll say a prayer for a speedy recovery for you. Congratulations on your bloggaversary! A year is a long time. Get better!
December 29, 2009 at 1:11 PM
elvira pajarola said…
Dear Willoughby.......I hope so much you will be well soon; I send You all my best Wishes for a speedy recovery!!!!!!!!!

Also I'd like to thank you so much for all the nice and lovely comments you did on my still so new blog; I loved it and I had such a nice experience being yor host at your fantastic Cocktail Party !!!!! Thank You so much!!!!

I'd love to wish You a wonderful, healthy and happy New Year, dear Willoghby!!!
See you soon!!!!!!

Your Tuscan friend elvira
December 29, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Lissaloo said…
Sorry you are sick :(
Congrat on your 100th day, I hope you feel better quickly :)
December 29, 2009 at 4:26 PM
L.B. said…
Willoughby!! Great to read a fresh blog post of yours. Sorry to hear that you're not feeling the best and I hope that you recover well and that you're up on your feet in no time.

One year!!!! How grand! I remember reading your initial blog post. I think I was your third follower. Sniff. The memories.

;)
December 29, 2009 at 4:45 PM
ChristineM said…
So sorry you are not feeling well, but it's nice to see you post! I'm looking forward to helping you celebrate when you feel up to it!
December 29, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Donna-FFW said…
Feel better soon..you poor thing. Congrats on your blogoversary!
December 29, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Kimberly said…
I hope you feel better. I have missed reading your blog. No pressure darling. We all want you to get better!

Have a happy New Year!
December 30, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Chicago Mom said…
Congrats on your 1st anniversary! Sorry to hear you are sick - feel better soon!
December 30, 2009 at 7:08 AM
Kathy said…
I got sick the day after Christmas too. It is amazing how Moms can do everything that they need to do and then just drop! Have a Happy New Year! Get better soon!
December 30, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Joanna Jenkins said…
Hi Willoughby, I was wondering where you were. sorry you're feeling sick. hope you are on the mend soon.

Congratulations on your one year blog anniversary! That's big. It's been great getting to know you.

Here's to good health, happy time and more blogging in 2010!
xo
December 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Anonymous said…
Congrats on your One Year!!! I totally missed mine...bummer, huh?
December 30, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Matty said…
I've been sick too, since two days before Christmas. This bug won't let go of me, so I know how you feel. Let's see who can get better first.
December 30, 2009 at 1:32 PM
Tracie said…
I'm sorry you're sick. I noticed that you hadn't been around but I was assuming it was because of all the Christmas things you had to do.

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and I wish you a Happy New Year as well!

Congrats on your blogaversary! Feel better soon!
December 30, 2009 at 2:01 PM
Tattoos and Teething Rings said…
Happy Anniversary to one of my "oldest" bloggy buddies!! Take care of yourself- rest, drink fluids, and don't do any house cleaning ;)
December 30, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Unknown said…
I'm so sorry to be late to this party. Happy anniversary dear friend. I've missed you and it hurts me to read that you are still sick. That flu bug can be really nasty. Stay hydrated and warm. If you need anything please let us know.
January 4, 2010 at 6:42 AM
BashfulToast said…
I have an award for you on my blog! Hopefully it cheers you up and makes you feel better!!!
January 4, 2010 at 1:34 PM
Michelle DeRusha said…
Hope you're feeling better. That's not a fun way to ring in the new year...but maybe it gave you some time to think and sort out resolutions?
January 5, 2010 at 2:04 PM
My Farmhouse Kitchen said…
I have missed you..sorry to hear you've been sick..i was wondering what happened to you....

get well soon and take care of yourself...

you've been missed, dear friend

Findly,
Kary
xxx
January 6, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Holly Lefevre said…
We have missed you and look forward to your return!
January 9, 2010 at 7:17 PM
Deidra said…
I have missed you. Glad you made it through the holidays before getting sick, and I'm praying that you'll have a speedy recovery!
January 10, 2010 at 2:10 PM
sanjeet said…
I am glad that you weren't sick until AFTER the holidays!!

Work from home India
January 22, 2010 at 5:37 AM
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