I logged in today to see if my latest musings had generated any notice. They hadn't. I was a bit disappointed by that. However, that disappointment evaporated when I learned some kind soul had graced me with a free subscription. That was a kind and thoughtful gesture. What moved me most is the reason why this person chose to favor me with their kindness...
According to the note I received, my patron wrote:
I have admired your postings for a long time. Little did I know how much you could help me. I am suprised you did not get gifted. I did. You deserved a gift sub much more than me. So consider this a part of me paying it forward. hugs.
It's always a pleasure to hear someone besides me enjoys my writing. But it is truly touching to know that in some way I have done more than merely entertain or inform; I actually helped someone.
There is no higher praise I could ever hope to receive.
I am grateful. I am humbled. This is the sort of feedback that raises this site from being merely a forum to being a community. It's a community I am happy to call home.
Thank you -- whoever you are.