Taking a break from photography indefinite for now

[loana0320]

not much of a business anyways but I will be slowing down on this except on family and contracts that I have one has two more shoots other one has one more shoot I believe.
Anyhow Brendan is struggling a lot at school and smething has to give.. I am spreading myself too thin with home projects, kids, photography, house stuff, diet and family... I have realized I cannot do it all and do it great.. i mean I can probably do it but obviously not good enough so I Need to spend more time working on school stuff with Brendan.. I talked to his teacher which is a friend of mine and she says he is struggling a LOT so we are gonna be working extra hard with him.. we know we can get him caught up but I am glad she told me early in the year so I would not be blind sided that he flunked his first grade! anyhow.. it is NOT his fault and I am not upset with him and hubby is not either it is MY and Hubby's fault.. and we can fix this but I decided photography had to go....
anyhow wanted to let you all know!
My site is in process of coming down in the next few hours/days depending on time!

I will still come and check on you all.. I will just not be taking photos as much anymore.

[toverman]

Take care of yourself and your family, and good luck!

[12stones]

I hope you are able to get him back on track quickly, Loana. When you do find you have a minute to spare, shoot away. TPF will always be here.

[loana0320]

Thanks for your kind words guys!!!!

[CFord]

Take care of the important things and we will always be around. Shout out if you need help or support.

[photonewb]

Family should always come first. But we hope that you won't be a stranger and will still stop by to say hi now and then, and come hang out when you get the chance. We will miss you.

[PhotoByLeal]

Familia always come first!

Just take it easy and relax, but don't close the door on all your photography business just yet...
When you get one second or two seconds available to do some photography, then do it!
That way you still stay up to speed in the business.... and don't look like your green all over again!

later,
angel m. leal jr.

[royk]

I admire you for having your priorities in order. You won't regret it. Photography can wait.
Good luck.

[klynam]

As I tell my kids and students all the time, one great thing about photography, music, painting, poetry, etc. - the arts are always ready for you when you are ready for them again!

[loana0320]

Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!! I will still come and bufg you all and check on you all ;) just can;t do the shoots and the processing and all that fun stuff :( but I know Ia m making the right choice for my bubba!
Luv ya'll as Texans say it best ;)
Off to take him to football!

[lhdvies]

God luck Loana! I don't believe there is any "investment" that pays as well as time spent with the development of your children!! Congrats on your decision & the best to your and yours always!!

[ttusa]

Hi Loana,
As a teacher, I commend your decision! Your son's education is sooooo important. Stay in close contact with the teacher, and I'm sure you can help the little guy.

Therese

[JohnT]

We need to take care of our families first, and I understand where you're coming from. Please do stay in touch.

[Robin Binder]

Girl, we need to talk. I could tell you stories that would make this look like cup cakes. I'm just waiting til my four are all grown and gone. lol

Take one day at a time. Hell - take one hour at a time. Don't jump yet. ok just go workout and run off some frustrations with this big bad world. We love ya no matter what you do.

If it wasn't for TPF, I wouldn't have met you and you are the bomb. We are all here for you. Life is hard as it is -plus we are fun stuff in life to out weigh the bad stuff we go through.

Call me anytime.

Robin

[Breezy]

Keep in touch Loanna. Sorry to hear he is struggling.