Honored.
Humbled.
Excited.
Flattered.
Surprised.
Proud.
Inspired.
Blessed.
Those are only a few of the emotions I’m feeling right now.
Thursday night, my friend texted me because she was chosen for BlogHer’s Voice of the Year. I scrambled in the car to see if I had a rejection email. I did. I texted her back that “Oh well, I didn’t figure I’d get it anyway.” (I’d actually forgotten about it)
Then I scrolled down to some other unread emails. Another one from BlogHer.
I texted her back while mumbling incoherently while Jason asked over and over what was wrong.
I was left speechless.
I am left humbled.
I am left realizing how, without my roots, I wouldn’t be half the person I am today.
I’m so happy and excited for you! I’m so glad you got it, because I had never actually read that post. It was awesome.
love you. xoxox
Thanks, dear. I wish you were going to BlogHer. Ask your mama for a trip for Christmas
xoxo
CONGRATULATIONS!
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That is a great story! Can’t wait to go read your winning entry. Congratulations on your VOTY honor and looking forward to meeting you (hopefully, if I can get paroled in time) at BlogHer.
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Thanks, Leslie! I hope you can get paroled in time to go, too!!
I only glanced through the list of winners and I’m not sure if I saw your name. But I see it now! YAYYY!!! I’m so excited when people I know and love are selected!!!
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I had to glance a few times, too! Will I see you at BlogHer? I’m going now!!
You are awesome Jana! Nice to see you recognized for being as awesome as I know you are. Much love to you! *hugs*
Thanks, Jackie <3 xoxo
Congratulations!! I’m so very excited for you. You deserved it!!
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Congratulations. You are amazing person and I am so glad you are being honored.
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Yay! I am so happy for you Jana. Your writing is beautiful and it is well-deserved. I remember getting this honor last year and bawling my eyes out. It was like all my hard work had finally paid off in a tangible way!
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Exactly. That’s how I felt when I got the email. Thanks!
Jana, I’m not surprised your post was recognized. It is really something special in so many ways. It moved me deeply when I read it and that’s the reason I wanted to join your group for SOC Sunday’s. I want to surround myself with people who love to write and do it well, so I can learn. I send you my sincere congratulations for a job well done. I hope you are having a blast in NYC! My fav place to be!
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