Recognized And Recognizing

It always feels good to be recognized. It gives us confirmation. I know...we do well to take care of this need on our own, but it never hurts to get some strokes from another. When someone else recognizes you, it feels good...and it matters. 

It need not be formal. It can come as simply as a nod or a look in the eye from a loved one or even, from a stranger. It's like Neil Diamond's "I Am I Said" only it's "I Am YOU Said".

Recently, Susan at Patchwork Reflections recognized me with a Community Blogger Award.                   

Its an award that celebrates "people who reach out and makes the blogger community a better one".  I'm genuinely touched. to think Susan feels that way about me.  She was one of the first readers of Spatter, and she left comments when hardly anyone else was even aware of its existence.  Like my friends who got me going by subscribing to its feed, she "recognized" me.  Over the past few months, we've come to know each other better...albeit in a virtual sort of way...and now, she's recognized me again.   

In gratitude, I want to pay this recognition forward. Many bloggers are deserving. It's obvious from their posts that they're making the blogger community a better one.  But there are three who made a difference to me early on...and still do:

First is Colleen at Loose Leaf Notes. Colleen is, quite simply, my blogging mentor. She immediately embraced and guided me as I ventured into this unknown medium.  She took the time when she didn't have to, and it's through her that many readers have come my way.   

Then, there's Beth at Blue Ridge Blue Collar Girl. Beth's a kindred soul, I think.  She shares my wit and like me, loves to learn. A while ago she reached out to me with the idea of starting Friday Facts.  Now, and mostly thanks to her, several bloggers participate.

And last, but not least is Blue Mountain Mama at Ruminations Of A Country Girl. I feel a quiet connection with Mama.  She reminds me to be conscious about things that matter.  Her gentle, loving nature embraces all.

To these women, and to Susan, I say "thank-you" as part of my time of giving thanks.

Comments

[sandykessler]

excellent choice.Your posts are all so diverse and refreshing .. sk

[Beth]

June, first of all, congratulations on receiving this award. I can't think of anyone who deserves it more. Indeed, you do "reach out and make the blogger community a better one." You are so generous in your comments and praise, and you have encouraged me greatly. So, thank you. And thank you, as well, for bestowing this honor on me. I am greatly honored. And, yes, we are definitely kindred souls. You even understand my sense of humor! Thanks again for your kindness.

[June]

Your very welcome Beth.

[Bimbimbie]

Hello June, I'm constantly surprised how each of us is inspired by, or inspires another blogging friend by simply sharing a few words. It just goes to show the power of the pen or key stroke is still working. Congratulations on the award. Smiles Annie *!*

[susan]

Hi June! Don't forget to take this award to your Florida community, we are all looking forward to warm and sunny posts soon!

[bluemountainmama]

hey june! thank you so much... i'm truly honored! isn't it amazing how community does devlop in this blogging world? i'm thankful for you and all my other blogging friends. it was nice to come home from being away and see this.

[colleen]

Not sure how I missed this until now, but thank you belatedly for the recognition. It's very heartwarming to me.

[colleen]

P.S. This is a real second comment: Believe it or not, I don't know how to put stuff on my sidebar. The ones I have were done by my brother in law!