Whew! Is it just me or have the last six months been just a little bit crazy? Summer is over, the girls and I are settling down into a good homeschool routine, I’ve lightened my workload, and I finally, finally feel like I can dedicate a little more time to this little blog of mine & once again start writing down all those things that have been piling up in my overactive little type-A brain.
After being SO out of practice for so long, I’m afraid it may take me a little while to get my groove back, but I promise I’m going to try. In the meantime, I once again have a big favor to ask of all of you! Every now and then I like to do a reader survey to get a clearer picture of what y’all think about this blog & what things keep you coming back for more.
I know the vast majority of you never leave comments which is why your feedback in this survey is so important to me. I hope you will humor me and take a few minutes to answer these questions honestly. It shouldn’t take too long! You can answer them anonymously, or, if you’d like, you can leave your email address and I will randomly pick one respondent to win a $20 Starbucks gift card on September 30th.
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Marijo Berwick September 5, 2012 at 10:11 am
I filled out your survey – but couldn’t get to the send it part. It is probably my computer or me. Thought I would let you know just in case the problem is on your end.
It has been such a joy watching all of you grow a mature as a family, and such a wonderful family.
Cannot even put into words the peace I feel knowing that there are even families like yours , think that you help us all grow into better people watching how you have handled your life.
Ruth September 9, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Marijo, thanks so much for letting me know. I have been getting a lot of survey responses so it might be something on your end, but it could be a glitch that is happening for some other people too.
In any case, thank you so much for your kind words. They really mean a lot to me!
Michelle September 5, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Just submitted my survey
Ruth September 9, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Thanks Michelle!
Penny September 5, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Filled in your survey, and have to tell you how much I love seeing your blogs, each and everyone of them. Keep up the good work. Penny in New Zealand
Ruth September 9, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Thanks Penny, both for filling in the survey and the kind comment. It means a lot!
Joyce September 6, 2012 at 9:46 am
Thanks Ruth for your wonderful blog posts! I always look forward to them. You are a wonderful mother and wife. You inspire others and you are real and honest. God bless you and your family.
Ruth September 9, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Thank you so much Joyce. Your comment means so much to me.
Crystal L. (Crafting & Rambling) September 11, 2012 at 1:43 am
I just submitted my survey. There is only one thing I didn’t know where to put: I wish I had more time to read your posts!
I only mean that I have less computer time now, so I don’t get to check it out as often as I’d like. So glad when I can, sometimes I catch up on 2-3 posts in a sitting, but I *always* have to check out each one and be up to date!