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Focusing on the Important Stuff

January 12, 2011 By Marta Darby 13 Comments

I started this new year with great hopes just like everyone else. I don't usually make resolutions, but I do choose one word that I think helps me clarify my intentions for the year.

For this new year, I've chosen the word, FOCUS.

I can sometimes be Felony A.D.D.*    (*So easily distracted that it should be against the law. =D)

I'm working on documenting my word along with Ali Edwards and am taking her online class as I work out how this word will apply to my life this year.

Then, 2011 actually began….

And I have started out the year with some personal health challenges. (No, I'm not going to blog about this stuff. I don't particularly want to write about it and you don't want to read about it. Just trust me.)

So, I am forced to spend the next few weeks FOCUSING on my health which leaves me to blog sporadically, if at all….

Once I am able to FOCUS on my health and get myself back on track, I won't be as distracted and I will be able to FOCUS on blogging and telling my stories once again.

Thanks for understanding.

(If you don't already do this, you are welcome to subscribe to my RSS feed so that you can see when I post again, or you're welcome to peruse my extensive archives and amuse yourself until I'm feeling better.)

I've got lots of great plans and things I am looking forward to sharing, so, please don't go away…..I'll be right back. 😉

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  1. Janice says

    January 12, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    Marti,My thought’s and prayer’s are with you as you go through these personal health challenge’s…
    I will miss your blog’s, they always bring a smile to my face…
    Please take care and Focus on your ♥health♥

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  2. Chantel says

    January 12, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Get better soon, mama. Also, love that picture. You look like the Cuban Mary Poppins, as in: “Then Marta Poppins said, ‘Focus!’ and the children did. Then they drank their dulce de leche flavored vitaminas and all was well.” Hugs!

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  3. Annie says

    January 12, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Marti, I am thinking about you and your beautiful family and saying a prayer. Come back to us soon, okay? Besos and hugs!

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  4. jana @ the homeschool jungle says

    January 12, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    Red is your color!love j

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  5. Maria Soto Robbins says

    January 12, 2011 at 4:35 pm

    Yes, please get well soon, Marta. I’ll try to ‘focus’ on other blogs until you’re back!!

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  6. Abigail Rico says

    January 12, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    I am new to your blog. I’ve been going through your archives and getting to know more about you and your lovely family. Hope you get well soon. Beautiful picture of you.

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  7. daisy says

    January 13, 2011 at 4:31 am

    la yerba mala no muere! ja ja (joking)There’s nothing that between you and God can not be accomplished.

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  8. sonia says

    January 13, 2011 at 5:42 am

    was missing you and wondering…mejorate rapidamente mujer!! ::mass doses of healing energies/vibes::

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  9. Maria Eugenia says

    January 13, 2011 at 6:38 am

    I will miss you and your blog dearly until you return. It has become a daily habit to check in with you. Take care of yourself and God bless! Vuelve pronto!!! Besos.

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  10. Ody Fabregas says

    January 13, 2011 at 8:31 am

    Te quiero mi querida amiga!You are in my prayers.
    See you soon,
    Ody

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  11. Ileana says

    January 13, 2011 at 9:26 am

    FOCUS on getting better and we’ll FOCUS on praying you through it! Besos y abrazos … MWAAH! <3

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  12. BFF says

    January 15, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    I love you MORE! Get well!

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  13. Mica says

    January 16, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Marta, you will learn a lot along the way. Get well and take the time you need, we will all be right here. xoxo

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