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Janet Brindle Reddick's avatar

Here's an idea... Maybe DON'T worry about sending ANYTHING to any of us, paid or otherwise for 6 weeks. Yes, we'll miss your content, but we'll enjoy it more when you're FULLY rested. I promise - those of us who are reading you are the ones who want you to get the rest you so greatly deserve. Go take it. You've earned it. Be well. And give yourself that pool day - without the tears this time. You got this.

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Rebecca Coates's avatar

Janet! <3

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thanks, Janet. You’re the best!

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Amy Federman's avatar

You deserve a break. Enjoy it!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thanks, Amy!

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Pennie R. S. Nelson's avatar

Enjoy your vacation.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thanks, Pennie!

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Sharbani's avatar

Thankyou. Loved it. Somewhat needed it too. <3

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

I’m glad it was helpful!

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Andi Monroe's avatar

I LOVE THIS BREAK FOR YOU BOTH!!! (All caps because it can not be understated.)

Cheers for practicing your own thoughtful prescriptions to your adoring public. We’ll still be here and grateful for the wisdom backed by example.

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mt's avatar

love this hype!!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

You're the best cheerleader out there. Thank you!!

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BK's avatar

I was recently at a hotel alone for four nights to attend a professional conference. I had no idea what to do with myself. Granted, I was feeling pretty sick but just the idea of walking around the city alone, watching TV in the "living room", ordering in food and eating by myself in peace... things I dream about while in the mess of parenting day to day... felt so uncomfortable. I was happy to go home where I am now dreaming about solitude and time away again... lol. What a cycle.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

What a cycle indeed!!!

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Val Saksornchai's avatar

Have a good rest Katie! I look forward to seeing you back in my inbox in August. Incidentally, Val Thinks is also going on a two-week break from late July, and I'm looking forward to it!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Enjoy, Val! Every writer needs rest!

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Karen Davis's avatar

Wishing you the space and rest needed!

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Eugenia's avatar

Thanks Katie. Have a lovely day 🌸🌸

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Sarah Jane's avatar

I hope you enjoy your well-deserved break!! I always appreciate your openness because it gives me courage to advocate for my needs.

P.s. Receiving the stickers and your kind note made my day/month. I use them as visual reminders to be kind to myself. It’s truly the little things.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Oh, I love that! Thank you for letting me know!!

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Amanda Maney's avatar

So warm and wise and wonderful, as ever. Thank you. Your encouragement to know that spreading goodness is always possible and the joy is always at hand, no matter what, is priceless. I love the way you described the welcoming of your tears. How poignant and powerful!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you, Amanda! <3

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Sue Ferrera's avatar

Enjoy!

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Olga Stewart's avatar

I hope that both you and Rebecca have a good break.

And I will see you both upon your return in August.

Take care, :)!.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thanks, Olga!

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Eugenia's avatar

Oh gosh! This resonated so much with me today. You’re not alone. Rest up and take all the time you need.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

I’m so glad is resonated. I hope you get some rest soon too!

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Cindy DiTiberio's avatar

So glad you are doing this. I too, decided to hit pause on my newsletter, mainly because I have felt a book brewing and I didn't have enough creative space for the newsletter and the book and my kids on summer vacation. Thank you for this beautiful post and sending restorative thoughts your way.

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Likewise! Have fun following that book inspiration!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Thank you, Jackie! I couldn’t put it better than you did.

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