Today I am sharing my heart with each of you who reads this.
I have been delivered to a place of humility and personal check. For some weeks now I have struggled with my passion and love for blogging, online community, authenticity, etc. And this morning it came to my attention that I simply am not happy any longer. Because of my dissatisfaction my writing has suffered, my time with my family has been jeopardized, and my honest love for our home has fallen victim to a concept of a Tiny r(E)volution.
How can I give tips and tricks about something when I am loathing the fact of even typing? My home is my home and I have allowed my computer to become my mistress, slowly pulling me away from the things that matter most to my heart.
God is forgiving though and I feel that He is giving Crystal and I a time of renewal in our dream of a tiny house and a small farm. He has told me to get up and brush myself off and keep moving forward in the way He has provided.
So with that, goodbye. It may not be forever. It may be. But I can guarantee that what I will share will be authentic and will be 100% me without any ambition towards self-importance.
Thank you for your readership, your friendship, and your support.
I am surprised at how much your announcement saddens me. I have grown addicted in an extremely short time to your excellent writing, your timely and useful articles, your heartfelt self expression popping up in my Email inbox. And I think I can relate to what you are going through.
I am in the middle of my own construction project on a not-so-tiny mobile dwelling, but another home remodel, making a living while changing careers, and a penchant for writing all tend to pull me off that course. And I’m not married nor expecting a baby. I just want to thank you for your inspiration. It is that simple. You are inspiring. I appreciate that you are doing what needs to be done for yourself and your loved ones, and I hope that Tiny r(E)volution will still pop up from time to time. Thank you.
Thank you so much Donald for your support and understanding. Tiny r(E)volution will always exist in the flesh. We just may not be omnipresent on the Interwebs. Please feel free to contact me anytime you wish. And keep watching that email. I’ll show up when you least expect it!
Thank you so much Donald for your support and understanding. Tiny r(E)volution will always exist in the flesh. We just may not be omnipresent on the Interwebs. Please feel free to contact me anytime you wish.
And keep watching that email. I’ll show up when you least expect it!
Ebb and flow of life… we’ve learnt from you in your sharing.. you’ve learnt from “us” in your sharing, perhaps you’ve gotten all you were supposed to for this chapter… perhaps there’s more to come. Change is good, changing it up.. examing where we are at, how we feel, what’s working for us and what’s not is important.. and even letting something go that we are “done”with.. can be hard. Thanks for sharing all you have.. we’re all better from growing with you. Blessings on all you do from here on in.. whether it’s shared with us or not.
Thank you so much Leah. I have learned a ton from each of you and I am so thankful for your place in my life story.
God speed Andrew enjoy your family and your home, know we are all here in the Virtual Garden with you! Annie <|;-)
Bless you Annie. Thank you.
Yay you!!! Congrats on the awakening and happiness to you and yours in this journey we call life.
I suppose this is the final step of minimalist living…eliminating the superfluous until it’s time to LIVE.
Blessings my friend, stay in touch and have fun being a dad, it’s a great job 🙂
I agree. It is now time to enjoy my work and just LIVE! Blessings to you too Craig. I’ll be around; here and there. You can always email me or send a handwritten letter. Open door policy for you here in Pink Hill.
thanks for sharing your authentic story so far. that’s far more important than a commercial site that has to make regular content, regardless of whether there’s anything “new” or not. and far more inspiring as well. best wishes in your continued (by private rather than public) journey.
with appreciation,
–sgl
we’d probably all be better off if we unplugged ourselves and got back to the real world ; way too much time wasted online. I enjoyed your blog, now I’m unplugging and living it 🙂 Thanks!
As much as i will miss your insights,i can surely understand putting your family’s, as well as your own happiness, first.truly wishing you all the luck i can(and hoping your excellent blog returns)and thanking you as well,for all the thoughts you have inspired in me.best of luck and again thank you.
I appreciate that Glen. Hey, I am always here via email and physical address (like for old fashioned cards or letters.) I will post occasionally and I will be keeping the budget up-to-date. I just want to put as much passion into being a husband and father as I do to blogging!
Ahh bro, You guys are putting this book of your life on the shelf for future reference. You gotta have your own library. Getting ready to be parents for the first time is great fun, and the things you’ll learn about yourself is even greater. I look forward to seeing what the rural domesticated Drew and Crystal are about after Tilly is born. You guys have a lot to offer this precious gift, and you deserve to share your past and present life with her as you have done so much.
I appreciate those words, brother. Thank you for all your support through the years.
Whoa. Wasn’t expecting this! But, I can’t say I blame you. I’ve felt it too, the pull to “deliver content”, when all we really want to do is share our experiences with others as it fits in, and to learn from others, too, of course.
Perhaps you’ve made up your mind already, but if you truly love to write, you may want to try a “digital sabbatical”, like Tammy from rowdykittens.com discusses frequently. She took the entire month of July “off” and frequently takes weekends off.
If you’re like me, I’ve found an online community through our blog, consisting of people who give me support and hope in a better future. I don’t think I want to give that up now, even if some days, because of self-imposed pressure, I truly consider it.
Whatever you decide, I’m sure your readers and the community out here that supports you will, well, support you! 😉
Till we hear from you again, love each other well.
Sheila
I, too, am saddened about this news, but trust me, I completely
understand. You’ve shared so much with your followers. I do hope you
find the time and space to find the time and space you’re searching for,
and that life treats you kindly during the process. God bless!
Tom
I too am saddened to hear this,but do understand . I will keep in contact with snail mail,if that is ok. I see you are going to use a 30 ft trailer. I am very interested
In that, as that isthe size I am interested in. Having lived in a RV I know a little about smallspaces and ave tons of ideals! I wish you the best
Be sure to subscribe to our site though as I have posted 3 times since my, er, um, “retirement.” Sometimes I do want to share with this amazing community!
Please Lord bless them and keep them and make Your face to shine upon them. May their decisions be Your decisions and may they set their eyes upon You so that you may give them peace. God bless the tinys……….for one’s decision to follow Your lead can never be wrong and will always please Him! Go with God !