Thank you to all of you for making the challenges such a successful adventure!
My life, as with most of you has its ups and downs, years begin to blur together and time becomes a precious gift. My girls are in the last few years of high school, and my time with them is becoming more and more important. I accepted a position at the high school as the girls head cross country coach. I am very excited to be starting this new adventure!
Sometimes we have to pick and choose our hobbies even when we don't want to. I love crafting and hope to be able to craft more freely without time restrictions that the challenge schedule put on me.
My puppy has also been recovering from Valley fever. He has permanent heart and lung damage. He has struggled with his illness and we have been taking care of him. It has been very hard on all of us, especially since we still have not recovered from loosing Kimber. My little buddy can't run with my anymore, but he still waits by my running shoes:
I will be keeping the DoubleClickSkittle line alive! I have given this adventure many years and I want to keep it up and running. I hope to get some new colors released and I have also updated my store with a shopping cart so you can now pick and choose the colors you want!
You can check out the store HERE!
Thank you all for your support and understanding!
Carri-Abusybee
Congratulation on your new job, Coach!! How exciting!! I totally understand what you mean about the years blurring together. Time does fly by and spending time with family is most important. I'm so glad your precious baby is recovering. Thanks for hosting so many fun challenges my friend!! Have a great holiday weekend!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
WOW, a Cross Country coach - PERFECT job for you!! So excited that you have accepted that job!! As with all things in life their sometimes needs to be changes - I totally support your desires and completely understand!! I will always be so grateful for the chance to know you!! Take care of YOU, your family, your sweet dog, and the things that are most important in your life right now!!! Hugs to you!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the coach position. Your family should be your #1 priority and they do grow up so fast. My daughter graduated from college 2 yrs ago and is living with us while working on her Master's in Animation at UTD, does free-lance animation for a company in CA and works part-time at Starbucks. I enjoy the time she is here with us since she was away the 4 yrs of college and will soon find her dream job and be on her own. Glad to know your dog is hanging in there. Hard to believe I had to put down Teddy 2 yrs ago and have had Daisy almost 2 yrs now. Have a Bee-utiful day & Happy 4th of Jul weekend.
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"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Well congratulations to you! That's a wonderful new endeavor, one I'm sure will bring you great joy as a mentor! Saying prayers for your pup, I'm sure it's hard to see him waiting to run, too. Will keep an eye on your blog and skittles adventure!
ReplyDeleteWahoo Carri! Congrats to you on the coaching job~Super excited for you:) I know life gets crazy and your girls are at such a busy age to! I can remember those days and it is very time consuming but so many fantastic memories for your girls and so FUN to be apart of!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to visit with you soon and hear all about the new adventure!
Hugs my friend,
Sherrie K
Congrats on your new job! My son did Cross Country.... lots of training... :) Best wishes to you and your family... We ALL know FAMILY is ALWAYS #1.... Big hugs! :)
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COngrats on your new job Carri...and hang in there things will only get better....sending you lots of hugs
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Dr Sonia
Your challenge will be missed but your decision is understandable. Our son ran XC (30+ years ago) so we know the commitment! Good luck with your team - can you tell us what HS so we can see how you do?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new position coach!!!!! Sorry to hear about the challenges ... huge hugs my friend!! And sorry to hear about the perm. damage to his heart and lungs ... poor guy :(
ReplyDeleteFamily first. I really understand. I've been doing bbtb2 for almost 3 years and some weeks the motivation nor time to commit to the bbtb2 blog is not there. Good luck, I love your work, and love skittles!
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Congrats on your new job my friend!! Sending my prayers to the doggie.
ReplyDeleteI understand and yes family does come first!
Have a Happy 4th of July weekend!
Migdalia
Crafting with Creative M
I'm so sorry that little Winston is struggling, but happy to know that you've been able to take care of him.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new position too! My husband coaches a high school track team and it's such a positive experience. I'm sure yours will be too.
Although difficult, it seems your decision is a wise one at this time in your life. Time does fly by too quickly and we need to treasure the moments we've got with those we love most in this life.
CONGRATULAIONS! My friend I knew you could do it- I am so happy for you. How exciting a new chapter in your life. I certainly hope Winston continues to heal. Sorry to hear the challenges are ending and I wish you all the best with the new skittles colors
ReplyDeleteCarri, first congrats on your new job, that is awesome. Of course everyone will understand you putting your family first. That is most important. Enjoy the time with your girls and I'm sending prayers for your little running buddy.
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Leslie
Carri, I love your skittles. They are my "go to" item when I can not think of an embellishment! I hope your puppy gets stronger every day. I ran track in high school and loved it! Have fun coach and enjoy your daughters (time goes so fast).
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Chriss
Awe...Carri, I am so very sad your little pup can no longer run with you, but he is still very lucky to have a loving home!! I am sad also to hear you won't be doing your challenges any longer-but totally know what you mean about life rushing by so quickly! Glad to hear your still going to keep up the SKITTLE business though...you know how I love my skittles!! And Congrats on your new adventure of being a XCountry Coach!!! My daughter is in XCountry and she loves it!! She has been doing 5K's this summer to keep in shape for it!
ReplyDeleteAwe...Carri, I am so very sad your little pup can no longer run with you, but he is still very lucky to have a loving home!! I am sad also to hear you won't be doing your challenges any longer-but totally know what you mean about life rushing by so quickly! Glad to hear your still going to keep up the SKITTLE business though...you know how I love my skittles!! And Congrats on your new adventure of being a XCountry Coach!!! My daughter is in XCountry and she loves it!! She has been doing 5K's this summer to keep in shape for it!
ReplyDeleteDropping in to see how you are Carri!
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Dr Sonia
Hope you have a fantastic New Year, Carri! Miss your inspiration!!
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