"I am a part of all that I have met." - Tennyson
The
end of a year brings closure of many kinds. Some involve owning what didn’t get
done that year; others involve thankfulness, still others center on the
celebration of things accomplished, friendships deepened, things and people let
go of, even.
As this second year of 37days
ends, I spent today reading again the comments left on this site in 2006, as
well as the hundreds of emails I’ve received from 37days readers these past twelve months, each telling a story,
holding me up, helping me understand things I hadn’t seen before. And for that,
my gratitude, my thanks.
To everyone who has emailed me directly, my thanks to you. It
is a gift to hear from you about how my stories have held meaning for you, and
to hear your own stories. And to the people below who posted comments on 37days in 2006, my thanks for engaging, for leaving words of wisdom for us all to ponder and learn from.
So much of the charm of Blog World is our serendipitous “findings”; perhaps in
this list, if you dip into the links, you’ll find whole new worlds of insight.
I hope I haven’t missed anyone; if I have, let me know and please accept my apologies. With thanks:
Marilyn, Susan, Patry, Steve, Dan B., Chris, Sue, Phil, Mary-Sue, Frida, Viaggiatore, Kristine, Kat, Kathryn, Jylene, Cindy, Alex,
Mike W., Maxly, Dida, Melba, Sharon, Eliza, Elizabeth, Raehan, Felicity, Kahunna, David, Christina, Steve, Pearl, Jasper, Kismet, MG, Colleen, OTRgirl, Katuah, Johnnie, Donnabeth, Jeannie, Rakesh, Ed, Addie, Jory, Daru, Lola, Sarah, FHS grad, Arwen, KatKat, Silver, Elizabeth, Sue, Mel, Hilde, Nerdine, David M., Duncan, Amy, Gwyn, Dan, Natalie, Deb, Coni, Bee, Tracy, Cupcake, Shirley, Conni,
Chris K, Lexie, Ginger, Wren, Kerstin,
Caroline, Timothy, Diana, Rebekah, JoJo, Sarah, Haddock, Yankee Transferred, Monica, Grace, Nancy, Steve C., Ed, Joy, Jodee, Celeste,
Christine, Shelley, Mardougrrl, Nina, Nicole, Carla, Deb, Roberta, Betsy, Gay,
Dingane, Sally, Theresa, Janey, Steve G., Michelle, Tom, Amy, Christy, Ellouise, Twisted DNA, RDL, Alana, Dan, Cooper, Lori, Analisa, Tiffany, Nathan, Kurt, Ann, Charlie, Sally, SquareGirl, Bird, Paul, Andrea, Stacy, Tish, Amy, Shawn, Atticus, Kyra, Rain, Shannon, Bridgette, Deb, Cin, Terrilynn, Tom, Nina, T-rae, EM, Carole Anne, Mariella, Jill, Bill, Franky, Joan, Violetsrose, Tana, Sue, Jeremy, Karnuk, Joan, Irene, Tinker, Joy K, Bee/Pixie, Pet, Doug, Sally, Prasad, Andy, Rel, Kim, Dean, Marica, Carl, Danielle, Mr Brilliant, Deborah, Elizabeth, M, Tongue in Cheek, JRondon, Mari, Zen, Nicole, Delaney, Chris W., Chris C., Lydia, Kim, Ilva, NJ, Vanessa, Heidi, Brenda, Nina, Angela, Tracy, Nicole, Carole, Sandra, Dee, Kim, Sally, Alex, Joy, Liesl, Jim L., Michael S., Luciano, Nina, Ren, Angela, Deirdre, Cindy, Christine, Basia, CJ, Chris, Susan, Hadfield,
Joan, John, Helena, Michael, Shawn, Joleen, Michelle, Rosie, kellyrae, Julia, Diana, Ashley, Susannah, Liz, Kristy, Susan, Wendy, Sharon, Linda, Anitha, Marilyn, Rita, Leonie, Leanne, Eliza, Aurora, Dawn, Josiane, Carol Ann, Maria, Eve, Chris C., Becca, Renee, Catherine, Kim, Maryam, Dragonflydreamer,
Mark, Sally, and Cherry.
It is a privilege to meet each of you. As Tennyson said, I am a part of all that I have met and they are a part of me. Together, we are redefining community. It is the ampersand that makes it all possible.
The
end of a year brings closure of many kinds. Some involve owning what didn’t get
done that year; others involve thankfulness, still others center on the
celebration of things accomplished, friendships deepened, things and people let
go of, even. 
The pleasure is all mine (and really all of OURS) Patti. You share so much of yourself, it's only right that we give you a little bit back.
Posted by: Phil Gerbyshak | 30 December 2006 at 23:40
A lovely way to end the year, and to begin anew. Happy 2007, Patti. You bring joy to us all.
Posted by: Lydia | 30 December 2006 at 23:48
What a great way to end the year! Thanks so much for your inspirational writings. I look forward reading more in 2007
Posted by: Wendy | 31 December 2006 at 00:40
Thank you so much for the thoughtfulness and joy that your writing brings to my life. It's nice to know there's so many of us you touch! Happy New Year.
Posted by: Sarah | 31 December 2006 at 01:02
The privilege is ours, Patti. Your blog is a definite highlight in this online community; your essays are wonderful pieces of perspicacity and wisdom, such a pleasure to read and often so touching, too. Wishing you and your family the very best for a successful and healthy 2007!
Posted by: Kerstin | 31 December 2006 at 10:31
You already know (I think) what you give to ME through these posts...since I've told you many times, Synchronicity Fairy. Thank you, Patti, for all that you give to all of us all year. xoxo Happy New Year!!!
Posted by: Marilyn | 31 December 2006 at 12:12
Patti,
You are so gracious! Thank you for your wonderful essays.
Happy New Year to you and your family--
Hug
Posted by: Nicole | 31 December 2006 at 12:22
Hi, Patti -
As I make my list of significant happenings in 2006 - the 37 Days Retreat is one of the top five! Thank you & David for a very special
week-end - it was everything I hoped it would be - and more.
& - thanks for making all the links to new bloggers - I can feel intense surfing coming up. Jim and I send fond wishes for a very Happy New Year. Ellouise
Posted by: ellouise | 31 December 2006 at 12:23
All hail the Ampersand!!
So glad to be on your list, a part of your community...
Look forward to happy, healing, loving, inspiring communion in 2007 :::::happy dance:::::
Posted by: diana | 31 December 2006 at 12:43
Patti - I'm grateful as well for all those I've met this year through the wonderful world of blogging. who knew 2006 was going to be such an adventure?
I plan on starting the year thusly: leaving late night messages on long lost friends' voicemails wishing them the best.
I'll start early with you: may 2007 be even more wonderful and serendipitous!
Posted by: Vanessa | 31 December 2006 at 13:08
To quote one of my favorite bands, the Smiths, "The pleasure and the privilege is mine"--thank you so much for everything you have shared this year. You have enriched so many lives. I can't wait to keep reading you in 2007!
Posted by: Mardougrrl | 31 December 2006 at 14:55
Love that Tennyson quote. Have a fabulous learning New Year.
Posted by: Pearl | 31 December 2006 at 18:10
Thank you, Patti, for your inspirational writing and helping our hearts to glow more brightly in a world that needs more light.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Joy K. | 31 December 2006 at 19:03
Patti,
I hope you have a wonderful and happy New Year! I've enjoyed what I've learned and was inspired to do from reading 37days over the past couple of months and I hope I can learn more from you in 2007. I know you'll keep my bookshelves overflowing and that is always a wonderful thing.
Wishing you an awesome 2007!
Posted by: Eliza | 31 December 2006 at 20:07
That Tennyson quote? Now doesn't that sum up the blogging community so perfectly?
Yours is the first blog I've visited in 2007!
Angela
Posted by: angela | 01 January 2007 at 04:47
So pleased to have found you and your work.
Thank you again for sharing both.
Posted by: Shelley | 01 January 2007 at 21:11
I second what Phil wrote, the pleasure really is all ours! Looking forward to great reading in 2007,
Happy New Year Patti!
Posted by: Franky | 02 January 2007 at 08:21
i feel so grateful to have found your wonderful words here and to have met you through the wonderful world of the internet. may 2007 bring you much love, laughter, and joy!
Posted by: leah | 03 January 2007 at 14:12
I also feel so grateful to have found your wonderful words which have become sort of a lifeline for me during a very difficult time in my life. Rather than rattle around inside of my own head, which can be quite dangerous, I find myself drawn to your site atleast daily. Wishing you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2007!
Posted by: dragonflydreamer | 04 January 2007 at 18:13
Hi Patti,
Have a great 2007! Hope to see you at one of your workshops.
Posted by: Delaney Kirk | 06 January 2007 at 19:50