It's been a little over a week since I've posted and I know many of you who follow me and my almost daily posts are probably wondering where I've been. I wish I could say that I've been away on an exciting vacation or journey...but I can't.
My family received some very, very sad news a week ago...and I'm just not ready to "talk" about it yet. We are all heartbroken and unbelievably sad. I will be posting occasionally, but for now, not as frequently. Until I am ready and able to say more, I would like to ask you to please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers...and one more thing; tell your loved ones how much you love them because none of us ever know what tomorrow will bring.
With love...Ayla
These are the ramblings of a self-described wheat, grain and gluten-free “gourmet girl” that loves to cook and eat good food. I love creating and sharing recipes and photographing “beautiful food”. In July 2012, I eliminated wheat, grains and added sugar from my diet and rediscovered real, whole fresh foods again and effortlessly lost 65+ pounds. Join me in my wheat, grain and gluten-free journey. See how easy it is to enjoy grain free gourmet, one meal at a time! Welcome to my blog. Enjoy!
My heart is heavy as I read this. You give so much to us all Ayla, I most certainly will keep you and your family in my prayers. Holiday time is difficult enough without more.
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, Ayla. Sharing all of your stories have made me feel like we're 'friends' ... and my heart goes out to you. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWe are with you, caring. This year has brought similar instances in my family and I send love.
ReplyDeleteAyla, you and your family are in my prayers. This life is one long test and part of that test is never knowing when it will be our turn or the turn of a loved one to "go the way of all the world". God bless you.
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Ayla, I am so sorry to hear of your difficult situation. I am keeping you in my thoughts. Thank you for all you do for us.
ReplyDeleteDear Ayla,
ReplyDeleteTake all the time you need. Wishing all the best for you and your family. Many thoughts and prayers are going out for you. Take care, dear friend. We will be here when you get back.
Kathy
Thinking of you and your family right now.
ReplyDeletePrayers to you and your family for strength during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the sad news you all received. Sometimes life has some heart breaking things to deal with. I just figured with the holidays everyone was busy. GOD is able to do above and beyond anything we could ask. May GOD be ever present with you all at this time.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for the sad news you all received. Sometimes life has some heart breaking things to deal with. I just figured with the holidays everyone was busy. GOD is able to do above and beyond anything we could ask. May GOD be ever present with you all at this time.
ReplyDeleteThis must be so hard. Sending you hugs.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. Lifting you up now. Praying for comfort and peace.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you're going through a tough time Ayla. A big hug and take all the time you need to recover xxx
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of your sad news. May your family stay strong during this time. @irene
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear your family has received bad news. You are all in my prayers. May God comfort you in this tough time. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and praying for you and your family
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDear Ayla,
ReplyDeleteVery sorry to hear that you are going through difficult times. Sending you hugs and strength. Hang in there.
Sabine
Sorry to hear that you and your family are hurting. Sending hugs from Ontario Canada.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear of rough times for you--you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and praying for peace and comfort in your heart. Joanne Seale
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry and have you in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your family in your difficult time.
ReplyDeleteIf ever anyone doubts that strong relationships can be forged online (thinking of the dating sites,) they should just follow YOU to see how much you can connect with someone you've never even met. I just learned your name was Ayla - such a pretty name! You have made my grain free journey effortless and fun, and I choose the blog vs pinterest because I love your chatty style and commentary. Whatever you are going through, you know that you have HUNDREDS, perhaps even THOUSANDS, of friends online who may not have commented but are nonetheless thinking and praying for you and your family in this time of crisis and sadness. Take all the time you need and don't worry about us - but we'll all be waiting to hear if and how we can help. Cathy Weil
ReplyDeleteThank ALL OF YOU for the kind words and remarks. It means more than you will ever know. ❤️
ReplyDeleteYour recipes have given me wonderful meals these past few years. I reaching out to you and saying thanks.
ReplyDeleteWe have all had these events which turn our life upside down. Sometimes we are able to overcome them and go back to our routines. Sometimes we have to carve out a new life and daily routine. With love in your heart, you can do anything! With your healthy way of eating, at least you are better able to cope with the stress. Praying for you and yours.
I am so sorry for the heartbreak your family is going through. I am sending only good thoughts and holding you and yours in my heart.
ReplyDeletePrayers to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Have faith knowing that our situations here are just temporary, as we will all be together again, whole, healed and in God's loving eternal heavenly home. Life is a "flash of light in the dark of night." But our heavenly home is eternal. God bless.
ReplyDeleteI swear you are the only person online who moves my heart to post a comment. My first post was on a Honeyville recipe you created and posted and now this. My friend...my heart goes out to you and your family in this very difficult time. I am sending prayers into the universe on your behalf and positive vibes your way. Blessings.....
ReplyDeleteDear, dear Ayla, you are such a wonderful and giving person, although I have never been fortunate to meet you in person, I have felt your warmth when I told you about my physical problems. You always embraced everything I shared with you, like old friends do . Everybody should be so lucky to have a person like you in their lives. So now you encounter sadness in your life and I give you a heartfelt hug and wish I could make everything less painful for you! We all love you and maybe that sentiment will lessen your pain. You will be in my thoughts and prayers !
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Thanks to all. <3
ReplyDeleteThinking and praying for you and believing that God's perfect peace will surround you and yours! ~Irene C.
ReplyDeleteAyla - Hope you can feel the love all the way from Cordova. Thinking of you all. <3 from the Copper River Salmon ladies.
ReplyDeleteAyla - Hope you can feel the love all the way from Cordova! <3 from the Copper River Salmon ladies.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Irene and Copper River Salmon ladies. <3
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry you are having a tough time in your lives. So many of us have been through it and know how hard it is. We are thinking of you and send hugs and love your way.
ReplyDeleteOh Ayla I'm so very sorry to hear about your sadness abd heartbreak. I wish I could give you a long, tight hug. Know you're in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh Ayla I'm so very sorry to hear of your sadness and heartbreak. I wish I could give you a long, tight hug. Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.
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I'm praying for you and your family's strength and guidance from the Lord God. Thank you for being so giving of your talents here on your blog. I so appreciate you, even though you don't know me! Christmas Blessings and Peace.
ReplyDeleteI only know you from your posts, your posting of the sudden loss of your mom touched me. I am very sorry for your loss. Your pain, in time will lessen, your love will last forever.
ReplyDeleteJoseph.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThe same thing happened to my older brother a couple of years agao. He went to the ER
with bad back pains and was given the same news as your mother. He passed in about three weeks. He never had any clue like your mother. You recipes have all been wonderful. Thank you so much. I pray that the Lord will heal you pain.
Ayla, my thoughts and prayers are with you, from South Africa, in this new year of 2016.
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