Sometime today I had my 2000th reader Follow me on WordPress and 750th Follower on social media outside of WordPress. Wow! Thank you to everyone who has followed this blog, as well as to the many people who have responded to my blog with numerous “Likes” and even more views. 2750 Followers as of today’s date.
Blog Statistics January 1st, 2019 to January 15, 2020

- TOTAL POSTS 60
- TOTAL COMMENTS 472
- AVG COMMENTS PER POST 8
- TOTAL LIKES 4,194
- AVG LIKES PER POST 70
- TOTAL WORDS 44,081
- AVG WORDS PER POST 734.68
When I first started writing this blog in 2011 I expect to have only a very few followers, likes and views, and didn’t really take blogging all that seriously until spring of last year, when I started to blog about the health challenges I am currently facing, as well as about various strategies related to a lot of different issues. Still, it is currently focussed around health issues, with a subtext running through about the story of my family and my romantic relationships.
So my blog is being read by a lot of you, and I really appreciate your genuine responses and comments over the past year. You’ve given me a lot to digest, and have made me feel both heartbroken, from time to time, and inspired, from other letters and comments. Your courage at facing real physical and emotional health problems inspires me to continue with this blog. If the information the blog conveyed gives anyone comfort knowing that they are not alone, or inspiration to take action to improve their situation, or simply education that allows them to understand someone with these problems, then I have done a service.

I am a true believer in the concept, “Tu Um Est”, which roughly means, It is Up to You! which is the motto of my undergraduate university, The University of British Columbia. I’m also a strong believer in lifelong learning, and acknowledge that while knowledge and information are purely temporary, changing moment by moment in ways we can’t even begin to anticipate, learning is an abiding, persistent process resulting in our constant evolution as human beings.

This blog celebrates these processes, and are in themselves evidence of constant change in my understanding of life today. Diseases thought to be incurable are now cured on an everyday basis. Things we thought were immutable truths have been proved false, or, if not totally false, incomplete. As I write into the future I will continue to seek out new ways to improve the quality of my life, through sharing the wisdom of others, passing on the things I’m learning as I go, and hopefully continue to illuminate and educate my followers, casual viewers, and fellow readers.
Once again. Thank You. It is humbling to realize that people appreciate what I’m writing, and are kind enough to say so.
Congratulations
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Keep it up.๐
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I am your new follower.looking forward to ur posts..
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Congratulations on your 2000th Follower.
We all need a little help in life and if a blog such as yours, articulate & educational, can help…..well, why not (follow it) ๐
(You’d be surprised how many people, well-educated or not, who can’t write well or share their thoughts in public. So many others with chronic ill-health also don’t take the time to understand what’s wrong with them, why they might have acquired their illness, or just plain aren’t in tune with their bodily functions. Being pro-active is the start of any wellness journey).
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Congratulations!
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Congratulations, that’s a great a achievement ๐
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Congratulations on hitting that milestone! ๐
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Congratulations
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Congrats ๐
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Congratulations..It is an achievement..U must celebrate๐
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Congratulations!
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Well done, congratulations! Keep learning, keep writing, looking forward for more!
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Congrats! I just hit 11 followers and one of them is me.
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Congratulations!! Keep writing, I m sure u will have many more this year!!
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Congratulations on 2,000 followers! That’s amazing and inspiring.
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Congratulations! This post is inspiring.
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Awesome – congrats!
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I really like your beautiful blog. A pleasure to come stroll on your pages. A great discovery and very interesting blog. I come back to visit you. Do not hesitate to visit my universe. A soon.
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Thank you for your lovely words. I cherish feedback.
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Very touching post – congratulations!
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๐๐ปwell done.. bdw, thankyou for following me.
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Congratulations!!!
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I just loved your writing ..it seems so genuine and kind enough.. Keep up the good work ๐
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Congratulations on your 2,000th milestone. Happy for you.
I just made my 50th and Iโm so excited. Looking forward to the 100th all the way to the 2,000th as well.
Thank you for visiting my site. I appreciate your follower-ship too.
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