Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Happy 2015 and big thank you | Why I haven't been blogging

{Spring, Princeton}

In case anyone is still checking this blog, I wanted to say an official goodbye (for now). After an unexpectedly long period of work travel, I was looking forward to blogging again. Then I got sick. It was cancer. Luckily, my prognosis is favorable, but this space will remain quiet while I concentrate on my health.

Although I have not been able to return your kind comments and notes in my absence, I want to thank you all for making my blogging experience so lovely and enriching.

Below, some (pre-hiatus) farewell photos... Sending you best wishes for a happy, healthy 2015!

{Early spring, New York}

{Summer, Boston}

{Summer, San Diego}

{Last but not least: Kona the canoeing canine, Princeton summer}


49 comments:

William Kendall said...

You have been much missed, and worried about by many. It's good that your prognosis is favourable, and take all the time you need to deal with it. We will still be here.

Gorgeous shots, and a Happy New Year to you.

Norma said...

Take care of yourself. Whenever you do come back, we'll be here. You'll be in my prayers.

cieldequimper said...

Keeping fingers crossed for a beautiful and healthy 2015.

Julie said...

Ditto from down here. May the gods of 2015 smile more kindly upon you.

wilf said...

Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photo, I wish you all the best for the new year and take good care of yourself.

Linda said...

Oh, I just checked your blog yesterday and I was wondering about you. Then today William Kendall wrote that you had a new post.

Love the photos! I hope you continue to get stronger and have a most excellent 2015.

Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan blogger said...

Wishing you a speedy recovery and a good year ahead!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Hi LL, what a lovely surprise to see these beautiful images appear here. So sorry to hear a out the health scare.. will send many positive vibes your way for a continued and lasting recovery.. take care of yourself xx

orvokki said...

Nice to see here. You have been very hard last year.
I wish you better and happy new year 2015.

Stefan Jansson said...

Sorry to hear about the cancer. I hope you will win the battle. Happy New Year. Some great photos here.

Unknown said...

I'm so sorry. Wish you all the best.
Wonderful set of shots.

justenoelle said...

Lovely photos. Take care of yourself and be back soon.

Jack said...

It is good seeing you here today, Lulu. Each of these photos is terrific. I am so sorry to read about your health worries, but I am optimistic that this unhappy chapter will be soon closed and a happy new chapter will begin before long.

Sharon said...

It's so good to see a post on this wonderful blog. I've missed all the photos from your beautiful corner of the world. I'm very sorry to hear about the health woes but it sounds like you are working very hard to conquer them. Take care of yourself and happy 2015.

Angel Sánchez-Marco said...

Te deseo Lulu, todo lo mejor, fuerza y confianza.

Un gran abrazo, Ángel

Revrunner said...

Godspeed and best wishes for 2015.

Lisa Gordon said...

I have been wondering where you you were, Jude, and I am so sorry for what you are going through, but very, very happy that your prognosis is good. Please know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. xo.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful selection of images, as always... sending you the very best of wishes for a healthy and happy 2015.

Tanya Breese said...

oh my goodness, i was so excited to see an update from you and have been wondering what you have been up to....you are in my thoughts and prayers, just focus on getting better! beautiful photos as always....2015 is going to be your year! hugs!!

Natasha said...

I was so excited to see an update as I adore your photos! I hope you take plenty of time for yourself and focus on your health and rest - I will be thinking of you and really hoping you return to full health soon - thank you for all of your lovely comments on my posts and I'm so sorry that you are going through such a hard time at the moment - all the best to you and I wish you well soon! - Tasha

Tanya Breese said...

been thinking about you...hope you are doing well!

Tanya Breese said...

been thinking about you...hope you are doing well!

Jack said...

Hi, Lulu. Just a note to tell you that I am thinking about you and hoping for a full return to health for you.

Peter said...

OMG. I missed your beautiful photos reminding me of that great place in the world. Words can't express my sadness of reading your diagnosis. It must be a hammer blow to you and your partner. Hope to see you return to the blog world.

Linda said...

Thought about you today. I hope you are doing okay. Sending a little prayer your way.

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Jack said...

Lulu, I think about you from time to time and hope that you are winning your battle with the Big C. I know that your other CDP blogger friends are also cheering you on. Best of luck!

(Sorry that the spam loser above is pasting his drivel in your comments . . . )

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Jack said...

Hi, Lulu. I am here again to let you know that your blogger friends are still thinking of you and wishing you the best in your battle.

Jack said...

Hi, Lulu. I am back here again to let you know that I am thinking about you and hoping that you are succeeding in your battle. Best of luck!

LOLfromPasa said...

OMGoodness! I have only just seen your blog post now. I have tried to email you but with no success. So sorry about your health issues and sincerely hope you are ok. I'll be thinking of you. Your photos are lovely and so missed by us all. Take care. We are all pulling for you. Lauren xx

Jack said...

Well, Lulu, this is my periodic visit to let you know that I am thinking of you and hoping for the best for your health. Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

Wishing you very good health and happiness this Christmas.

Tanya Breese said...

i've been thinking about you and hope you are beating this..wishing you a great 2016 :)

Rosie Grey said...

Although I've been absent from the online world for over a year now, I've been thinking about you, Jude! I wish you all the best, especially a healthy 2016! xoxo

Jack said...

Me again. I saw a comment from you on John's blog and was delighted to see that you are still looking at great photos even if you aren't sharing your own on this blog.

I hope things are looking up. Have a fine 2016.

William Kendall said...

I hope you're doing well.

Jack said...

Time for me to tell you again that your blogging friends still miss you and think of you.

Jack said...

You are still in our thoughts. Hope things are looking up for you.

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William Kendall said...

I hope 2017 is good for you, Lulu.

Jack said...

I'm still checking in, Lulu, and hoping to see good news about your health and good news about you picking up a camera again.

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