In the past two weeks, I've have met up in person with three people who read this blog. One was an old friend who I knew before blogging, and she called in whilst on holiday on Norfolk.
The second was someone I met in the early days of blogging, also on holiday locally, so I met her for a cuppa where she was staying.
The third was someone I didn't really know at all. But she heard me talking about my blog at a Women's Day in Norfolk ten years ago and has been reading ever since. She introduced herself to me at an event the other Saturday, and we met up in Dereham for coffee. I hope we will become really good friends. She is a lovely person, and really encouraged me to keep on blogging.
Then I looked at my stats this week [something I try not to do too often] I passed seven million hits last week!
In the past, when I have hit milestones, I have done some sort of thank you for you lovely readers. Usually a small giveaway, to show my gratitude to you for being my blogfriends, for your thoughtful comments and messages, and generosity over the past 17+ years.
After a wonderful weekend with my granddaughters, enjoying meals together, playing in the sunshine, laughing in the rain, I know my family has so much to be grateful for. I have been moved to tears by the news reports of the little children starving in Gaza. So, my friends, I hope you won't mind that this milestone will not be marked by some item posted randomly to a reader- but instead I am marking 7,000,000 views by sending a gift to help those who really need it, to make a small but positive impact in our sad world. I am donating £70 to help feed these little children and their families.
I was stopped in my tracks by the news feed on my phone which randomly followed photographs of a mother holding her emaciated infant in Gaza with an item on 'which are the best ever frozen chips'.
ReplyDeleteI'll join in your celebration.
it is heartbreaking
DeleteThat gift is a brilliant idea! And I have lovely memories of meeting you in Dorset.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special morning that was, chatting at the garden centre over coffee and cake
DeleteWell we could've met up in Scotland! I've been signing every petition I see against the genocide that's happening in Gaza. I treasure my children and grandchildren even more than i already had been (which was immeasurable). Well done on your donation.
ReplyDeleteOne of these days we will meet, I hope!
DeleteThat's a fantastic idea. Thank you for your posts. I haven't been reading from beginning, but you have been a part of my day for several years now. x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tracy
DeleteCongratulations and I always look forward to your blog, in my view it has the right balance of caring and faith, interesting facts, thought provoking topics, family life, fun and humour. What is happening in Gaza is beyond belief your donation is timely. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue
DeletePlease keep blogging. I really enjoy it and we are happy to join in your support. God bless you all. Enjoy all the comments too. Jane in IN/USA
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane, I've yet to visit your "Hoosier State"!
DeleteThe number of page views doesn’t surprise me as your blog reveals the thoughts of a very genuine, kind, talented, generous and loving person who isn’t afraid to ruffle feathers for all the right reasons occasionally. What's not to love?
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed meeting you myself back in 2021, which seems eons ago now, and hope to do so again one day.
That was a lovely meeting, do come back to Norfolk sometime
DeleteCongratulations on your 7 million. Thank you for the gifting information. So utterly sad that our Am. Govt. is pulling away from doing good in the world. Your blog is a ray of Son shine.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anon
DeleteI think that's a lovely idea and congratulations on your landmark number, much deserved
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Thank you Alison (and for all your thoughtful comments here)
DeleteWhat a wonderful idea! JanF
ReplyDelete👍
DeleteWhat a lovely idea Angela, I have been one of your 7 million almost from the beginning, and have had the joy and comfort of meeting you.
ReplyDeleteIt was a real privilege to meet you, and your dear husband
DeleteDear Angela, What a thoughtful gesture to make, I donated yesterday when it was Belper Pride day, there were several stalls for different organisations. I've been reading your blog from the very beginning. Xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Gill!
DeleteI think you get so many views because you have such a lovely blog: kind, heartfelt, and compassionate while interesting and informative. You're an inspiration, so I'll join you in giving to feed the Gaza children, an equivalent in $.
ReplyDeleteThank you Celie ❤️
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, your blog is perfect, interesting, thought provoking and a port of calm in a world that is so full of stress. An excellent way of celebrating this milestone.
ReplyDeleteSue
Thank you Sue
DeleteCongratulations on giving 7 million of us thoughtful, entertaining and joyfilled posts. Your compassionate gift to the starving children of Gaza is the perfect way to celebrate.
ReplyDelete❤️
Delete