Comments

So despite what Jeff told me about the do-hicky to plug the camera to the computer being in the drawer to the right, it's not, to the right.

So instead of posting about something funny Henry said, I decided to wax eloquent about comments.

First of all, when I write a post, I usually am not thinking at all about who will read it.

I just like to share things about our family and life, and occassionally when Jeff will tell me that a co-worker has told him about reading my blog (thank you, thank you by the way dear co-workers of Jeff) I realize,"oh, people read this. Oh yeah."

But once something is written and I have hit publish, then I am quite suddenly aware of who may read, and who may comment.

And then I check back through the day to see what people have had to say about my words.

I would love to say that I don't care, but that would be a total and complete, utter lie.

I do care. I base the worth of my blog post on how many people have commented on it. I read every comment as if it's a note from a long lost friend.

I cherish every word said. Truly I do.

In fact, I may obsess a little and wonder what made one post garner more attention than another.

It could be that most of us don't post a comment unless something really moves us, or something exciting has happened or something tragic.

And I understand.

But I know you're out there, the people that read and never comment.

And I want you to know that I appreciate all of you. Every person who comments, and every person who reads without commenting, and every person who will email me from time to time to say they loved something about my blog. (you know who you are dear friends in Utah, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island.)

But I realize I have also been remiss in my responses. Sometimes someone will comment and say something so funny or kind and I may laugh or smile or feel touched, but I don't comment back.

So now I'm going to. You may count on me talking back to you through the comments section on this blog. That way you know I'm listening, that I care (alot) and that you matter to me.

Now I am off to have a fantastic day, which I hope for all of you as well.

And tomorrow Jeff will have found my do-hicky and I will have a short but awesome post about Henry.

Til then.