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Happy Hello's with a Touch of Gratitude

I just wanted to pop in and express my gratitude to all of you.  You make me happier than you realize.

So...hello to the new followers!  I'm so glad to have you on board!  Thank you for stopping by my little corner of the blogging world and liking it enough to come back regularly.  That makes my day.  You should see me counting my followers like a little girl counting how many presents she has under the Christmas tree. ;)

And...hello to all of you who have joined me so wholeheartedly in this countdown to the Rooglewood contest announcement.  You guys are the one making this countdown so much fun.  I love reading all of your comments and feeling the friendship in them.  And I really, really, really am grateful for the support because this "wait" has truly been so much easier this year.

And...hello to all of my old followers who let me take a long break and then welcomed me back with open arms.  I really appreciate you all.  So.  Much.  Thank you.

I hope you all have a lovely day!  I will see you on Thursday for my next "countdown" post.  :D

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  1. Erudessa ArandurielFebruary 23, 2016 at 9:24 PM

    I am eagerly awaiting the results of the contest!! I don't have a story in there, but several people I know do.

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  2. Skye HoffertFebruary 24, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    I love your posts on the contest, they have been helping to calm my nerves.

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  3. Savannah GraceFebruary 24, 2016 at 11:24 AM

    Thank YOU for starting the countdown posts! I agree, it makes the wait much easier and more fun :).

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