My Heartfelt Gratitude
As most of you may already know, I have been away from our community for a while due to having to attend to some urgent personal issues. I did drop in a couple of times to respond to some of the concerned and warm personal comments that had been made to me. But, I have been unable to make any comments on the wonderful new blogs and questions posted by our community members.
From the time I joined WA, being a full-time caregiver for my 80+ year friend, has always been a joyous but a time challenging endeavor for me. But I managed to find a little time, here and there, to stay active in the community. However, my grave personal issue, which had come about as the result of one of my very close loved ones being involved in a serious car accident in another state, had forced me to commute across the country to be in two places.
These delicate and serious responsibilities of mine have literally consumed whatever little time I did have to contribute to our WA community, and disallowing me to interact with all of you, for the time being!
And, by the way, I am not leaving WA… I shall continue to be an honored member, if you would have me.
It is my sincere hope that you, my loyal friends and followers, can understand and forgive me for my inability to respond to your well-deserved blogs, questions, personal comments, and PMs in the future. I humbly apologize for seemingly abandoning you, which couldn’t be further from the truth. I do care about my WA family and want to be there for you; however, with the presence of so many more qualified and helpful members in the community, I feel that you may allow my absence till further notice.
You can, if you wish to, please say a short prayer for ALL those people, not just my loved one, who are suffering from serious ailments and disabilities around the world. I would appreciate it you would consider keeping them in your thoughts and prayers. Once I heard it said: “Even a single silent prayer from the heart is worth more than a thousand spoken words!”
In closing, I would like to wish all of you a fantastic success with your online business, and great happiness as a consequence of that success. Just remember… success without true happiness is a lonely feeling to possess!
I thank you from the bottom of my heart... I will miss being with and around you, my friends.
Staying strong… Staying happy with the joy of my love… Striving to make a difference and impact others’ lives in this beautiful first journey of my life,
Jay Barnelli
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I have been thinking about you lately and praying, I guess I know why now! We will continue to hold you and your loved ones in prayer Jay, and don't you worry about us, we will be here waiting for your return! God's continued Blessings, Christa
You have my prayer. Will keep in mind to place it in my prayer.Anyway, I think you are doing a lot of good in times like this. Cannot imagine if the world we live in today got more people like you. Do keep the faith and hope to see you around.
Sending prayers your way for you and your loved ones. We all have to do what we have to do so don't apologize. WA will be here when you are able to be back. Look forward to your return. Take care and blessings. :)
Jay B, you are so sweet. Of course my prayers are with you, your loved ones and anyone else whose suffering. I wish you the best and hope see you around soon. Many blessings to you and your loved ones. :)
Jay, I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through. Life happens outside WA so never apologize or ask for forgiveness. We certainly understand. You have a lot to deal with so I wish you strength and wisdom to do all that is right. Of course you have our prayers and thoughts. Take care of yourself. We'll be here upon your return. ~Debbi
Just because we are WA doesn't mean the world doesn't keep turning. Do what you have to, and don't let the other stuff slow you down.
Best of luck with your other responsibilities. I can relate very much to what you are saying. When my mom became unable to take care of herself and the dimensia finally took away her mind, it totally derailed a musical career that was an all encompassing career maker. Japan tour couldn't be done, and liaisons with major producers vanished just like that. (Come and go friends right?) After ten long years I'm only now finally getting back into recording and performing, and I ain't no young spring chicken anymore either. So just keep on doing what you're doing. We'll still be here.
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I will have you and your friend in my prayers.