The Little Blog that Could

 This post is my official “5000 View” celebration as my blog blew past this number this week. When I embarked on this little blog adventure, I had not a clue I would end up here. In May I quit my job without any plan for what would come next. That is so not me. I’m a planner to the core, so this was a big deal.  This tripping into the unknown was a complete step of faith. I got some really good advice about trusting my heart and that I would know what the next step was when it presented itself. 

The idea of starting a blog was a complete reach. I needed a focus. I needed a way to feel like I was contributing. I didn’t know if it would even be read. But it gave me a small sense of purpose and fulfillment. I truly was clueless that it would have any kind of impact except to give me a goal, however small. 

I researched the best way to do a blog. I was overwhelmed by all the “for profit” information. I pulled from all I read about how to attract readers and keep them engaged. I read about “influencers” which apparently is how some people make a living or even a fortune in these times. I studied which platforms were user friendly as well as reader friendly. I felt intimidated.  Would anything I wrote even be interesting? Was there a way that maybe what I wrote could touch people or connect in any way? I knew from the start that this wasn’t a “for profit” venture for me. I feel that God gifted me with words and I felt compelled to use my gift that I had put on hold for so long. 

I feel incredibly grateful and blessed by those who read regularly and send me messages that a certain post inspired or encouraged them. Those of you who read and comment or hit me up on Twitter or Facebook or Instagram (I’ve learned that Blogger, a Google platform, is not necessarily comment friendly for everyone) have buoyed me up in a time when I felt a bit lost and without clear direction.

So THANK YOU to each and every person who has read, commented, messaged, encouraged, suggested. I value you more than you could ever know. I’ve written some blogs that I have trashed. I’ve written a few that are in the pipeline waiting on timing. I’ve postponed some because suddenly I have new inspiration. So far I’ve not run out of words. Hopefully something has encouraged you or made you think along the way. This is definitely the “Flipside” of life for me. Hopefully the “Footnotes” will point to things that bring hope and peace and a little fun along the way.  Blessing upon blessing to all of you who continue to be my cheering section!! I am humbled and so incredibly grateful for your support. Maybe I’ll still be around for a “10,000 View” party.