Saturday, June 20, 2009

To you…

I love each and every one of you, my readers.  In particular, a few have really taken the time to make my day lately and a few of you were sneaky enough to leave no way of reaching you.  So please, wherever you are, I hope you find this post and realize how you've touched my heart.  I don't take any of my readers - visible or invisible - for granted.  Thank you for sharing your hopes, dreams, stories, jokes, links, and experiences.  You are precious.

To "Mon B", my "lurker" :) ...

Hey Amanda, this is a totally random comment, but I came across your blog in the same fashion (totally random). I’ve been reading your entries off and on for over a year now and just wanted to tell you that even though we don’t know each other, you’ve been such an encouragement! I started nursing school this past August and there have been many, many time that I wanted to quit but during a few of those times, I’d come across one of your posts and your passion/desire (which is obviously evident in these entries!) has helped push me along too.I hope the most amazingly best for you and pray that God would continue to use you to be a light to those around you (even in the virtual world :P), that He would strengthen you and heal you physically, that He would continue to instill your passion for nursing and your passion to change the world.
Thanks for being transparent, and thanks for being real. You seem like such an amazing individual and I know you probably leave a lasting impression on the lives of people around you. :)

When I was in Disney, we rode the Jungle Cruise ride, and I posted the video on YouTube.  Apparently our guide, Sara's, mom found it, found my blog, and posted a sweet hello.  She has a pretty cool daughter.  ;-)

To Kristina, my longtime blogger/etsy friend... She's always here through thick and thin.  I love you, friend.  Thank you for this:

Amanda,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank YOU for sharing. Now, that you are one of the strongest and most inspiring people I’ve ever met :)

To Jenn, who always has a sweet word and a Scripture for me.  God put you in my life.

To Jonathan, my dear fiance, who is trying so hard to learn how to post comments. ;-)

To Heather, for the funnies, for being a pal, for being my cousin.

To my sister, who needs to learn how to drop by and say hello.

Those who have contacted me on Flickr, Twitter, here, email, whatever... saying you or a family member are inspired by my healthcare battles.  Saying my posts make your day.  Just saying hi.  There's nothing like feeling so weak and then seeing how someone out there is gaining strength from your dark, messy parts.  Nothing like it.  A little light coming from the pitch dark.  Amazing.

So thank you for reading.  Please keep your stories coming.  They touch my heart.