LOL! Over the last year I have received countless emails that begin like this “Doni…I know you don’t know me but I know you. It must feel strange getting emails about your life from people you don’t know. I am not a stalker. I promise.”<\/p>\n
I laugh each time I get these notes. While it is true that it is hard for me to comprehend what my audience really “looks” like, I accept that by putting my journals on the world wide web that people I do not know will read them. Is this my intent? Yes and no. Initially it was not my intent but I don’t mind it either. It is easy to believe that I am just talking to my circle of family and friends and it does feel “strange” sometimes when I realize how wide my audience has become. However, I have established some precious relationships with many as a result and I feel very blessed by the amazing opportunities I have had for wonderful friendships. <\/p>\n
At this point, when I get emails from people I don’t know who say they have been following my journal all year, not only am I amazed but I also feel an automatic kinship:). Anyone who is that interested for that long in my ramblings must be a friend:)! <\/p>\n
All this to say, no I never feel “stalked” and I enjoy your emails to me and your comments too. I have been blessed over and over by them…so thank you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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