Goodbye…and thank you xxx

 Today I’d like to tell you about a decision which I made recently, but which is coming to pass a little sooner than I’d first thought. This afternoon, whilst in the midst of a deep clean of our livingroom/dining area, the external hard drive from my computer smashed. I was careless whilst cleaning my desk, which resides in a corner of the living room, and now we shall need to wait until hubby has the time to see if any files can be recovered. The hard drive holds all my Elefantz business files and information, but as it smashed rather badly after hitting the hard tiled floors, this may take a while. When I picked it up, I could hear lots of bits being shaken around. Oops. 

Funnily enough I’m not concerned about how long any recovery of files will take, as I decided a few days ago that it was time to retire from blogging and Instagram. 

I’m longing to spend time in our garden, lots of time, to prepare better garden beds and grow more food than flowers (we already have loads of flowers). As hubby works long hours to provide for us, he can’t do as much as he’d hoped in our garden, but freeing up my time by winding back all aspects of Elefantz Designs will give me the opportunity I crave to really make a go of growing a lot more food in our tropical climate. For a garden to truly thrive, it needs a lot of time and care…something I am happy to give. I also look forward to more time with my loved ones, unencumbered by business commitments.

These photos above were taken two years ago, after I made this little wall hanging for my sewing room. Fortunately I still had them on my iPad, which I’m writing this post from today. It’s very apt when applied to my decision to walk away from blogging…because as much as I’ve loved writing, sharing, and getting to know so many of you over the past 17 years, it’s the right time for me to choose the next path, a path which makes me happy and feel productive once more, in this later season of life. 

The Lord has been my confidante for almost 34 years now, and He has never led me astray. His gentle hand on my shoulder, His soft voice in my ear, His strength and assurance, His divine correction…always leading, in times of joy, sorrow, trial and triumph. He is always there. And I am sure that closing this door after almost two decades is with His blessing. 

My Etsy shop will stay open, as all the hard work of these past years is done and I only need to maintain it for about ten minutes once a week. 

So today it is goodbye dear friends. The blog will stay up, and the free pattern links will stay active for another couple of years. You’re welcome to visit and scroll through my posts anytime you need a bit of encouragement, for especially over the past ten years or so, encouraging you was my hearts desire. 

God bless and keep you always in His perfect care. 🙏🏻

Thanks for being here and sharing this journey with me for so long…you blessed me more than you’ll ever know. 

love,

Jennifer (and dear Blossom) ♥️