Today I'm thinking out loud about blogging. My blog has been around for just over a year. I started blogging as an outlet for my creative side. You see, my only son had just gotten married and my husband works inconsistent, odd hours. That left me by myself a lot and I felt like I needed something to keep me a little grounded. With the encouragement of my friends, Penny's Passion was born.
My first post was very short and sweet (you can see it HERE). Now, 220 posts later I still can remember the little jolt of energy that went through me that very first time I hit the publish button.
I was a reader of blogs before I started one myself. One of the blogs I loved to read was A Blonde Ambition, written by 30-year-old Leslie Sisti. Leslie's writing style was very conversational and I immediately fell in love with her. She blogged about her wedding, then the arrival of her daughter Caroline, followed by the arrival (just this last December) of her second daughter Ainsley. She would alert you to great sale items at Nordstrom's and even share a recipe now and again.
On Monday Leslie went to meet Jesus. Her last post was on July 17. You see, Leslie had a heart condition that she would mention occasionally and in her last post she was on her way to Cleveland Clinic for "a new lease on life". Unfortunately, there were other plans in store.
When things like this happen, doesn't it make you reflect heavily on your own life? There really is no time to waste. We need to be out there living every second we are given. Please keep Leslie's family in your thoughts and prayers. Leslie -- you will be missed.
Now it's your turn -- what are you thinking out loud about today? Link up to Thinking Out Loud Thursday with me and Vanessa at X-tremely Vanessa . The rules are simple. Link back to me and Vanessa in your post and add your favorite post(s) below. Super easy! Tell all your friends to link up too. The more the merrier. We'd love for you to follow us too! #ThinkingOutLoudThursdays
Now it's your turn -- what are you thinking out loud about today? Link up to Thinking Out Loud Thursday with me and Vanessa at X-tremely Vanessa . The rules are simple. Link back to me and Vanessa in your post and add your favorite post(s) below. Super easy! Tell all your friends to link up too. The more the merrier. We'd love for you to follow us too! #ThinkingOutLoudThursdays
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This is so very sad Penny. So young. Will keep her family in my prayers. My sympathy goes out to you too.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear the news. What a terrible turn of events. God Bless her family who must be grieving beyond words.
ReplyDeleteI was so sad when my sister and fellow blogger called to tell me of Leslie's passing. I am so heartbroken for her girls and husband - life is SO precious and fleeting...grab hold, hug your loved ones as often as you can! Thank you for posting this! I always loved linking up with her and following her posts!
ReplyDeleteI was heartbroken when I heard the news on Tuesday, it was just so sad. I can't believe her beautiful light is gone and my heart hurts for all those left on earth. Her girls have the most BEAUTIFUL guardian angel.
ReplyDeleteThis post is super sad and I'm praying for family and those beautiful baby girls. It a sad day when a young mother leaves us.
ReplyDeletePenny this is a beautiful post...thank you for sharing!! Leslie's husband and girls are in my prayers!!
ReplyDeleteIt's always so sad when someone so young passes away. It really does make you sit back and appreciate life <3
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolute tragedy. I am so sorry to hear about losing someone, especially when they are so young and have kids. My thoughts and prayers go out to beautiful Leslie and her family. So tragic.
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This is such sad news. Things like this definitely make me think about my life and the things I take for granted.
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious tribute.
ReplyDeleteBrough a sting of tears to my eyes.
May she rest in God's arms and his peace covers her family's heart.
*HUGS*
Thanks for sharing.
Omg how sad :(:( hate hearing news like this especially when people are so very young :-/ prayers to her family
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, how horrible sad. She was still so very young and it is unfair to those sweet daughters of hers. I will be sure to say a prayer for her family.
ReplyDeleteI don't know her, but this news saddened me. She is so young and I feel so sad for her daughter. I will pray for her family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about your loss and please accept my condolences today... Hugs and prayers to be sent to her family!
ReplyDeleteMy heart is heavy reading this. Nothing saddens me more than very small children losing a parent. I am going to stop by her blog, it looks like she had a passion for life. In her memory I will be doing something each day this week to live life more fully.
ReplyDeleteI read about her passing earlier in the week and was completely shocked. Those poor children and her husband.... I can't imagine being a widow so young, with such young children. :(
ReplyDeleteI heard about this this morning and was so shocked. How tragic and sudden. My heart and prayers go out to her family, and it's a good reminder to live each day to the fullest because they are not promised.
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely tragic. Life is just not fair when young parents die too soon. My kids growing up too fast is what's on my mind. I have a junior in high school and it seems like just yesterday she was my little baby. I need a stop button, lol.
ReplyDeleteLife is so fragile and short. We never know what the next day holds. Thank you for sharing her with us and for reminding us of the important things in life!
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