A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. ~Proverbs 17:17
When I stop and reflect upon all the amazing people I've met in my years of writing this blog, I am both humbled and filled with gratitude. It has been one of the most rewarding, enlightening journeys I have had the privilege to embark upon and I treasure being able to do so once a week.
Living in Blogland is an incomparable adventure. We connect with others' hearts and minds, and share hopes and fears honestly and openly. Most of you who follow my blog have become dear and valued friends, even though we've never met in person, I feel that your words, photos, beliefs, and dreams are woven into my being like kindred spirits who always encourage me to be better, to fully become the person God created me to be.
That being said, my hope and prayer is that I've brought the same authenticity and inspiration to your day in my once-a-week message. Some of you faithfully leave comments to that effect, giving me the feedback that every blogger needs to keep on keeping on. While I know some of you don't respond to comments left on your own blog, your continued visits here assure me that you are still vested in me and on the same virtual page.
Any way you might choose to acknowledge another's presence in Blogland should be honored and respected. Please know that when you do leave a comment here, my practice is to respond to it in a timely and positive manner. Yes, I've messed up with this from time to time, but it's my goal to stay the course I've set out for Mediations of My Heart.
Afraid you might not get back around to see if I've responded? I have a solution that most of you have probably figured out (I can be a slow learner when it comes to all things tech). Before you publish your comment, check the Notify Me box just below to the right. You will not only receive an email message when I've answered, but also you'll have the benefit of seeing the comments of others who are, more likely than not, blogging buddies we share in common.
I've also adopted the habit of using your name when answering your comments. That way, you can see immediately the response that matches your input without having to return to the actual blog itself. Easy peasy!
Each and every one of you holds a special place in my heart, and you always will. Thanks for the blessings your blogs give to me and so many others. But most of all, thank you for being a friend.
Amen!
Dear Martha, you are such a lovely person and a joy 😊 to know. I personally do not expect a response to comments that I leave on blogs, what is important to me is that my comment is seen and read. Sometimes comments on any given blog can be numerous and responding to each one can take a considerable amount of time. Not everyone has this time, and this is totally understandable to me. I prefer to not receive email comment responses because I try to limit my emails to more urgent matters.
ReplyDeleteThere are also those who read blogs but do not comment.
I do my best to accept each person on an individual basis. I prefer not to email responses to comments I receive on my blog or to respond to every comment because I prefer to use my time to visit their blog and comment on what they have shared. I respect that everyone has his or her own way of doing things, so I don't expect a response. I read and appreciate every single comment I receive on my blog.
Thank you for being such a good friend, dear Martha. Love and blessings.