Hello My friend and Welcome.
Today we add our link to the
Christian Writer’s Blog Chain. This month’s topic is celebration. This will be my last Blog Chain post for a time. My
workload has gotten way out of hand and I’m cutting back anywhere and
everywhere I can. Since this is, so to speak, my last turn at bat I hope you’ll
indulge me while I wax nostalgic.
I joined the Blog Chain a little over
24 months ago. I had started the Sowing the Seeds Blog a few months earlier and
hadn’t yet found my audience. I felt the publicity of being on several dozen
link lists on other blogs would spike my readership. It did. The blog started on
an upward trajectory that peaked out at over 12,000 monthly visits by the time
I left WordPress and transitioned to Blogger last September.
So, yes, the CW Blog Chain was
good to me. I like to think I added something to it as well. Our modern world
offers unimagined opportunities to befriend and interact with those whom we
will never meet face-to-face. The kindness of others never ceases to amaze me. Clearly,
distance doesn’t matter when people reach out with care. Over the last two
years I’ve learned more about the other members and they’ve learned more about
me. Adam even treated us to a tour of Tasmania. I reciprocated by showing off
Oregon’s South Coast.
A lot has happened in the last
two years. People have come and gone; early members have stepped aside and new
names took their place. Some of us have released books and/or achieved other
writing goals. Throughout, we’ve supported each other’s ambitions, celebrated
successes and commiserated over setbacks. I looked back at some of the diverse topics
we’ve dealt with. After stepping out of our Comfort Zone, we wondered Where
Ideas come from…as if anyone knew. We’ve gave Thanks one November and discussed
New Beginnings the following January. We’ve Swirled, Journeyed, went on a Quest
and Came Home again.
Though the topics changed, the
Blog Chain developed a comforting predictability. I looked forward to Cindee
and Keith’s newest piece of poetry, Victor’s viewpoints on various Star Trek
episodes, and the thoughtful observations of the rest of the gang.
It’s been a fun ride and I’m going
to miss this monthly odyssey.
Until next time, I wish you all
Peace and Blessings.
12 comments:
Hey this is cool! Celebrating the blog chain - I like it! Its been good to me too, and as I recall we were both part of that initial start up two years ago. Its been fun to get to know you and your writing over the last 24 months. AND I've rread a couple of your books and loved them. :) I never would have found them (probably) without th chain.
Thanks EG - I'm relatively new and having a little history is helpful and enjoyable. I'll miss you being on this and look forward to your return.
Hi Ed,
I'll miss your posts, they were always good reading. Pulling back is always hard, but if we try to do everything then nothing gets done well.
We'll miss you. I've enjoyed your posts, and your Blog is in my "Favorites." May our Lord bless you as you enter the open doors He has for you.
Thanks for the retrospective, Ed. We're going to miss your monthly contributions; you've given us insights from a unique perspective. I hope you'll continue to read our posts and maybe even comment occasionally, even if you're not writing for the chain any more.
Let me know when you have another book coming out, if you want a launch notice on my blog.
You have my prayers for much success in all your endeavors. :)
Thanks to everyone for your kind words. I'll still be lurkin about. ;o)
Ed - thank you for celebrating your time in the blog chain. We celebrate your time here, too. You have been inspiring at many levels. I have loved your in depth and "in deep" posts.
peace and blessings to you too
biiiiig hug
Thank you for being an active part of this blog chain. I look forward to your comments on my posts, they are very encouraging and deeply appreciated. I pray for continued success with all your writing endeavors. Peace and Blessings
I'm suring going to miss your posts, brother. I know I'm one of the newer ones, but you welcomed me right off the bat. Even though I'm usually late on posting, I've always looked forward to your posts. You will be missed. May the Lord continue to bless the work of your hands.
Thank you for your thoughts. We have been blessed...so much so that I can no longer keep up. :o)
Sad, that this will be your last post but I celebrate it is because your cup is running over.
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