@d-pend you have done such a wonderful thing with this contest and you picked out three very deserving winners. The thing I love about you is that you truly care about helping others. That makes you so special and unique.
You helped me so much and I am trying to get to the SP level so I don't have to depend on others to be able to have more voting ability. My initial first one and half months on Steemit I literally spent it only on commenting and upvoting people. I was hesitant to write because I didn't feel I could do a good job. Then one day I decided to try with small baby steps and a whole lot of learning. Each post I write, I learn more and more about myself and how to help others.
I am grateful to you because you gave me the drive to reach 500 and I am getting close. I thank-you for inspiring me....because of you I am so determined to write articles on teaching people about things that I think they should know about. Education and knowledge is powerful. We should all be free to learn about the realities in life, outside the boundaries of what is taught in school.
Thank-you for choosing Tamaralovelace. She is a truly wonderful person who has gone through so much for one person. She is a gifted writer and I feel her talents should be shared with others. Thank-you for giving her that opportunity and especially for the emotional and spiritual support during this difficult time. I know she deeply appreciates the kindness of everyone! Have a great Wednesday!!! :D
I get a deep feeling of contentment when I am able to help someone. Even if it is small, it makes me feel more satisfied to be alive. Thank you for your kindness and continued support. If you hadn't supported me by always commenting on my posts in the beginning, I wouldn't have had nearly as much motivation to continue. Many times you were the only one who seemed to deeply absorb what I had created and take the time to write out very well-thought out replies (which I never expect you to do by the way! I know you are busy doing so many other things!!)
Because of how much your genuine care and support helped me, I wanted to help you too because I saw the type of energy you were spreading through the presence you brought to each interaction. It does take a while to build up, doesn't it? You are doing so well with your education posts and I'm so happy you are getting the support of a few whales!!! Your posts are excellent quality, very thorough, well-formatted, and concise.
I totally agree with you about the power of knowledge/ education/ writing. I was thinking while driving back from the forest today about how true it is that the "pen is mightier than the sword." That was when I had gotten the idea for my recent writing Letter From A Terran Wanderer. It is so amazing that we can make a tangible change and help return the Earth to balance by the way we choose to express ourselves.
I'm very happy that you nominated @tamaralovelace and was amazed about the whole story of Rodney's accident and his unlikely recovery! There are so many incredible people on the platform. I wish I had one million STEEM so I could support them all!!! LOL
I hope you have a great Wednesday, too :o)
@d-pend you are a very genuine and caring person who really extends himself for the betterment of others with no expectation of a return. Your generous nature will comeback ten fold! When I first saw your post, something drew me to you. I felt you had so much quality but somehow you didn't have the draw of support that I felt you deserved. I think that is why I wanted to support and encourage you. There was so much within you that I could sense.
I am glad I may have had a small part in your growth but to be truthful, you probably would have eventually blossomed yourself. What you did for the three people in the contest was amazing. I will be following the two that I didn't know about. Thank-you for your wonderful follow-up with Tamaralovelace's poem. It said it all.
Continue your amazing work and continue to be who you are. You are a wonderful essence of fresh air and positive vibes. Thank-you for your never ending support!!! ......always, Cabbagepatch!