This video is a thank you to you my followers
It’s sweet natured and emotional and good
Just like most of your comments of support over the past three years
My qualification is so much more than just a potential change of career
It signifies a challenge and a personal growth which has challenged my low self esteem and grief after divorce.
I have grown as a professional and as a person through my study and supervision and personal therapy and
I have seen and accepted holes in my own psychi and have finally learned to be kinder to myself.
I have worth and I like myself so much more than I did when I felt alone, and unloved and a failure.
Thank you , readers for your loyalty
It means a great deal and has gone a long way
The choir above is a force for good
It’s kindness mirrors yours here
Thank u again
You deserve this success. We all know how hard won it has been, how you've had to juggle your time and energy to keep going. Very, very well done.
ReplyDeleteBest of all, is your realizing you're a good person with monumental self worth because you're you, John. You've brought me to tears with this post. Now, go happy dance!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs!!
Wow! You are a deserving guy and humble, bless you x
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DeleteNo, thank you, John, for letting us tag along and share the ups and downs of your life. You are an inspiration. I know I couldn't have achieved a fraction of what you have done, whilst holding down a very physically and emotionally stressful job, caring for your animals and your community. You are a star! I'm glad you now realise it. xx
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DeleteThank YOU for sharing your journey with us. It’s inspiring and a blessing. Lynn,, Pecos, NM, USA
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ReplyDeleteWe're your friends and we love you. :)
ReplyDeleteYou've worked hard and it hasn't been easy but look what you've accomplished!! I'm really proud of you, my friend.
Congratulations!
Love us too dearHeart
DeleteWe're always with you, dearheart!
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P.S. I still have the keyholder you sent me.... *smooches*
I’m glad xx and thank u
DeleteIt's been a pleasure seeing you grow and accomplish your goals. Fantastic all the way around!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing so much of your world with us. You make difference, perhaps more than you'll ever know!
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You deserve only the best, John.
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice sentiment to express. I've come to know how supportive blog mates can be, even if I wasn't keen on the reason that happened.
ReplyDeleteYou give us so much more than we give you--you share your world, your ups and downs you are so worthwhile, so loved. Be proud, be so very proud. best wishes always,
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Keep on blogging, John.
ReplyDeleteI did not get a chance to comment yesterday but as I read all those sweet and encouraging words, I knew they were exactly what I would have said had I had the opportunity. I feel like you might live next door and since you do not, then one of us is displaced. You will leave your wonderful mark on those you serve in the coming years. I am glad I found you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post. Its never to late to grow ,is it? But it takes courage. I'm proud of you. Linda from PA
ReplyDeleteYou deserve a bright future. Thank you for letting us share this journey.
ReplyDeleteMany, many congratulations! You deserve every wonderful and bright things that life brings you. You will make a wonderful counsellor, you have so much experience and empathy. Very good luck in your new venture. Well done John. Hugs ~ Ro (n.w.italy)
ReplyDeleteI can't think of anyone more deserving of their achievements. You've worked incredibly hard for this, John. Xx
ReplyDeleteThanks to you, JG...((Hugs))
ReplyDeleteI'm late to the party but absolutely bloody well done, John!
ReplyDeleteYou really are an inspiration. X
I too am late to congratulate you. Well done John for your hard work and perseverance even when the going got tough. And at times it certainly did. Your natural ability was always there, but so much to juggle in life.
ReplyDeleteThank you also to you, for sharing life and a lovely online community with us. You may have no idea how much comfort, joy and humour you bring when we really need it.
Thank you John, I enjoyed that so much, you deserve to be happy you are a really decent person, once again thank you. Sandy Mid Wales
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hearing about your counselling clients. We don't care too much about confidentiality in the blogosphere. To be professional, just give them pseudonyms.
ReplyDeleteWhat Mr YP said . . .
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ReplyDeleteWell done Mr. G! Now Carpe the Diem and go get ' em x
ReplyDeleteVideo - lovely gesture (and much more) of theirs.
ReplyDeleteAnd yours and your achievement(s) - highs AND lows too, JayGee. XXXXX + XXXX.
Congratulations John on your success. Well deserved. Onwards and upwards.I still read your blog every day you have no idea how supportive it has been to me.x Thank you. Jo in Coventry.
ReplyDeleteYou are such an absolute sweetheart and deserve your success, enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us and well done once again.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you. So admiring of you. Your true colors are beautiful like a rainbow.
ReplyDeleteYou give me something to get up for everyday. It is tough getting past grief and living alone after losing the love of my life, so I think I know how you have been feeling. I am happy that you are moving forward and accomplishing so much. Well done John. Gigi
ReplyDeleteLike many others, I come to your blog for your human-ness, John. Your vulnerability in your posts has helped me become more vulnerable and open. The detail with which you see and experience life, and then share it with us, is what makes all the difference. You're not just plodding along with your head down. You see so much! I am honored to be able to follow you along your journey.
ReplyDeleteA lovely comment Karla, just what I was thinking but couldn't express.
DeleteMy Ice cubes are clinking. Heres to you old friend! xx
ReplyDeleteWell done and congratulations. Thanks for posting that video. "True Colors" is one of my favorite songs.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. Keep on being you. You are my early morning daily read. Sending every best wish X
ReplyDeleteWell done, John! I gave been quietly reading your blog and cheering you on for years. I knew you could do it!
ReplyDeleteI am sure your ex is proud of you
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funny how much I have invested in following you. your triumphs and your failures
you tell a story John, a story we all like to share
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Well done! What a great achievement! I’m not only happy for you, I’m happy for all the clients that you will have whose lives you will touch and enrich. Life is about moving forward and exploring new options and you have certainly done that! What an exciting time. I wish you well in your new official career John. Jean in Winnipeg.
ReplyDeleteHugs from afar, you are a good man.
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting us all tag along on your journey.
ReplyDeleteWell done, John.
ReplyDeleteDamn. You have made me cry.
ReplyDeleteThank you John for your humour and humanity
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ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon ( was Wales ) x
And thank you for sharing this journey with all of us!
ReplyDeleteThat was lovely. Now I'm crying too! Thank you so much for sharing everything so honestly, and all the very best for the future. Jxx
ReplyDeletehaving been in hospital and helpless of late, this had me blubbing like a little baby..... very emotional
ReplyDeleteYou shared your journey and that was special, we thank you too. xx
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for sharing yourself with us. XO
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments, the following post will explain just why I haven’t replied individually to each comment . I would love to but am not quite up to celebrating xxx
ReplyDeleteYou deserve every bit of praise and acknowledgment of a difficult and successful journey. Enjoy ! Bask!
ReplyDeleteIt is so heartwarming to see a person acknowledge their growth. You have so much to be proud of. Thank you for sharing your life with an old woman in Texas.
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