This is a post that I never hoped I would have to write.
If you haven't noticed, there are a few posts that I haven't done yet (like Giant, Redners and Weis) and a few posts where I CLEARLY "phoned it in" (like CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid) this week.
You may be wondering why.....and the truth is, that I had a tragic and unexpected death in the family (one of which is pictured above).
My brother-in-law, who I have known for 29 years, died suddenly but peacefully on Thursday. I LOVED him. He wasn't a brother-in-law - he was a brother! His death has affected me to my core . Even more, I have seen Brad cry exactly two times since 1990 (when we first dated). The first was when I almost broke up with him and the second was when I told him that Neil had died.
I tried to keep up with posting the past few days, but the truth was that I was mentally and physically exhausted.
And so, I hope that you will understand why I haven't been gung-ho on posting the latest hot deals.
I am leaving today to visit with family, attend the viewing and funeral and support my family. I will be back on Thursday to post at a regular schedule
Please understand....
Morgan Carroll
I'm so sorry for your loss. Coping with the loss of a loved one is never easy, but just remember that God needed him more than y'all did.
Don't worry about keeping up with the blog; you do what you have to do for yourself and your family. You're in my prayers!
Sharon Wells
May you and your family be comforted at this time by the love and support of everyone around you all. Death is a loss to a void beyond all understanding. You
and your husband continue to be strong for your sister. She will need you all more
than ever after everything seems to be over. My family prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Julie
My condolences to you and your family.
Deals come and go. You and your family probably need each other more right now than we, your readers, need to know about the latest hot deal. Please take all the time you need.
Brittany
Keeping you and your family in prayer!
Becky
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss....and I encourage you to take all of the time you need to grieve and to be with your family. You will remain in my prayers.
Mercedes
I am so very sorry for your loss Mindi. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
Take care!
Mercedes
V.Maria
I am so sorry for your family's loss. We never know the exact day or hour we will be granted our last breath. Know that your time and efforts in maintaining this blog is so appreciated. Thank You for all that you do for so many...from my family to yours...lifting up a prayer for you and your loved ones.
Connie M.
I am so sorry for your loss. My family and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Melody
Mindi!
Hugs for you! I am so sorry for your loss and will be sending prayers and thoughts to you and your family. I recently lost my sister and share in your grief. If thre is anything I can do for you please let me know...I am in the area.
God Bless You!
Mel
Cathy @ Chief Family Officer
I'm so sorry for your loss, Mindi. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cricket
I'm so very sorry for your loss; you and yours are in my prayers.
DianeScraps
Hugs and prayers for you and your family. Family first! Crazy couponers come much later!
Diane
Donna
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Mindi. Thinking of you and your family, and praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
sara
My condolences to you and your family.
Jessica
Take all the time you need to heal.
Kristine
I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs, thoughts and prayers.
Rene @ Family Friendly Reads for Kindle
Mindy - so sorry for your loss. (The deals will wait - go spend time with your family. Come back when your are ready.) So very sorry to hear this! Take care!
maria
my condolences to you and your family Mindy.
GOD bless you.
Julie W.
I am so sorry for your the loss to your family. Please don't worry about the posts, you need to heal, we understand. Our hearts and thoughts are with you now and in the months to come.
kris
sorry for your loss...i enjoy your website....but family comes first....take all the time you need....we understand....take care and god speed
WWadeII
Family is more important than blogging. I think those of us in the couponing community can go a week without a few posts. Take care of what is important in life; Friends, Family & The Ones You Love.
Gina
So sorry to hear the news, Mindi. I have both you and Brad in my thoughts. Take good care.
Katelyn
So sorry for your loss!
Mary Kay
I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like the world lost a major good guy. Take all the time you need to deal with this.
Jane
My sincerest condolences on the sudden loss of your beloved brother-in-law. Nothing is more important than family, so take your time to grieve and heal. May the Lord strengthen you in the days ahead.
Kimbelry R
Don't worry about us....the blog should be the least of your concerns and we blog readers will totally understand. I am so sorry for your loss. Take time to morn with your family, we will be here when you return.
Jill Myrick
I am so sorry for your loss.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.
Jill
Linda G
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please don't worry about posting deals. I'm sure we'll all be fine. Just take care of yourself and your family. My prayers are with you.
kelliinkc
I am so, so sorry. Definitely put us on the back burner. I know when I lost my sister unexpectedly moments of grief would hit unexpectedly for quite some time afterwards. Just know those moments will come so grieve and honor the memories as they come. My b-i-l is also like a brother to me. Again, I am sorry for your loss.
Tina
I am so, so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Robin Sheeran
Mindy,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Robin
Alex Martin
My condolences to you and your family. I wish you all peace through storm.
Lena P
Dear Mindi. My condolences to you and your family. Your blog is very important to me, but please take as long a break as you need to, we'll survive and I will just try and put deals together myself. We completely understand you and will be happy to see you back even after a month.
Jennifer B
So sorry for your loss 🙁 Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Christine H.
Mindi, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Please take all the time you need. Family comes first! You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcy
So sorry for your loss Mindi. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Berry
Sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Amanda Y.
Sorry for your loss, please take the time you need to be with family in these times of trial!
Kristy
So sorry for your family's loss. I hope you'll find comfort in each other at this terrible time.
Barbara
Mindi,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. Please do take care of yourself and your family at this sad time.
Kelly
Mindi,
I'm so sorry for your loss, and your family's loss. I can not imagine what you are going through right now. I'm sending lots of love, and prayers to you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Victoria W
Absolutely NO apologies necessary!! You take all the time you & your family need---we'll still be here when you are ready!! God bless you & comfort you & your family & friends!!
Julie
So very sorry, Mindi. You and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers. Much love, my friend.
Musings of a Housewife
Mindi, I'm so so sorry to hear this. I can't even imagine your shock and grief. Take care of your family. xoxo
Aviva
I am *so* sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Lisa
I am so sorry for your loss Mindi
Beth
Mindi, you & your family are in my prayers. Don't worry about the blog until you feel that you are ready. We all love you & will be here when you are ready. Until then I pray that you will feel God's love & peace like you have never felt before.
xoxox
Jen
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Take your time, family does come first. {{{HUGS}}}
thu
I'm so sorry for your loss. Time with family is priceless!! Soak up their love. You are in all our thoughts.
Whitney - MWS
Oh no Mindi. I just saw this. I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. Thinking of you.