Yesterday, was a great day. We hung out, but, when I checked email, I found one that made my day. I submitted an article for publication several months ago and received notification yesterday it is going to be published. I am not sure of details such as the when, but, because it is peer-reviewed, it is important for my scholarly journey.
Yesterday, a radio interview I did several months ago as part of a series about servant-leadership, mindfulness, and their potential in education was broadcast. The interview is at Blog Radio. It is long, so do not feel obligated.
Sylvia Chidi wrote this poem about a word I occasionally forget to use, thank you. She described it as “a simple word that feels new.” When I wrote the article, it was a particularly difficult process, but many encouraged me and more will I am sure as I move forward. Kathy was essential to the process. She edits my work, but the article was in such disarray, I had to use a professional editor for the first time. Those advising me kept telling me I needed a softer voice in the article. I was not happy with all that, but the feedback received from the reviewers suggests a softer voice and professional help worked. I am grateful and it moves me along the road.
For all those who have encouraged me and those who are yet to.
Thank you, Thank you
A simple word that still feels new
All I want to hear from you is
Thank you, Thank you
Thank you for been so true
Thank you for kindness
Thank you for your love
Thank you for friendship
Thank you for loyalty
Thank you for humour
Thank you for ideas
Thank you for showing care
All I want to say to you is
Thank you, Thank you
A simple word that still feels new
Thank you for reading my works
Thank you for your encouragement
Thank you for your comments
Thank you for showing excitement
Thank you for your strength
Thank you for your votes
Thank you for influencing my growth
Thank you for been there in the morning
Thank you for been there at night
Thank you for believing in me.
ivonprefontaine
Teacher as Transformer 
Congratulations! As you know, Ivon, what goes around often comes back around. You give A LOT. You deserve a lot–of joy, comfort, support. THANK YOU
You are welcome and thank you Sirena. The online community and its wonderful conversations have provided a source of energy and karma for the journey.
Congratulations Ivon.
As I’ve just started following your blog, also want to say how much I’m enjoying it. Writing used to be easy for me in my youth, but not so easy now (with chronic health problems affecting my cognitive function intermittently), but at least I still get the pleasure of reading other people’s words.
I am glad you have enjoy following and reading my blog Victoria. I only recently found my way back to the poetry and creative, reflective writing. I used to do it years ago and am glad I found my way back. I appreciate the wonderful followership that has emerged.
I am sincerely happy for you. As a sensitive and intelligent, giving person the Universe has decided to respond in kind. Bravo Ivon.
I attempted to hear your interview but I am having tech difficulties. Nice head shot though!
Thank you for the wonderful comments. I know that one other person was able to access the show, but, when I tried, it just spun. Try http://www.blogtalkradio.com/search?q=cathy-bennett and see if that works. It will be the first link on this page. I will edit the post and see if that works.
Thanks Ivon, I have video but no audio. My prompt to use default player didn’t work. So sorry. Please keep trying… I’ll be back 🙂
It is giving me problems. I will work on it and figure out what needs to get done.
I think if you could convert it or download it then you could possibly turn it to a youtube file. Why not try to reach the host? Technology is a pest isn’t it? 🙂
It is. I will work on it at home when I settle in this week.
Here is another set of words with the same affect, ‘you’re welcome’! Congrats in the notice of publication, that’s wonderful. Happy Easter Ivon. God bless you and yours. Sheri
Thank you many times over Sheri. The online community and resulting conversations are soothing for the spirit and allow creativity to emerge. Take care over Easter.
Congratulations, Ivon. You have much to share with this world – may this be but a drop in a bucket filled to overflowing, poured out on our behalf!
Thank you Melody many times over. The online community and conversations have been so healing and beneficial in finding a creative space.
Congratulations Ivon. I’m very happy for you. Best of luck in this journey. Dave
Thank you several times over. Dave I enjoy the online community and conversations. They allow a space of healing, creating, and sharing to occur.
Interesting interview! Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome and thank you for listening to it.
Congratulations on your wonderful news!
Thank you Jen. It is much appreciated.
Thank you,Ivon, and congratulations too
You are welcome and thank you Valerie. This past year or so of being engaged in this wonderful online community and conversations has been healing and beneficial.
Congratulations, Ivon! May we all learn, with grace, how to be thankful people.
I know it is hard to remember to speak and show my gratitude. It takes being in the moment, being present. Thank you Pam.
A lovely post and congratulations, Ivon.
Thank you on both scores Jamie.
Congratulations! This us wonderful news and I am so pleased for you 🙂 Wishing you a fantastic Easter!
Thank you twice over. Enjoy your Easter.
Well deserved congratulations Ivon..and thank you.
You are welcome and thank you Mimi. The karma from this marvelous online community and its conversations has been so beneficial and healing.
Congratulations. I am very very Happy. You are Most Deserved.
May God Bless You in all your en devours..
ALL THE BEST.
Thank you Lvsrao. This online space has been very helpful and I find the karma from it has been super.
Wonderful to hear!
Thank you Marga.
Congratulations on those outcomes. It is a great feeling to be rewarded with positive results from creative effort.
It truly is Alex. This past year has been incredible that way. A lot of it flows from the community here online with people such as yourself and the wonderful conversations.
Congratulations Ivon. Hope you and Kathy have a beautiful Easter. Thank you for the wisdom that you share.
We are chillaxing as the students would say. Thank you for all the support, stories, and wisdom. It made the article that much more real. Take care.
Ivon..this is a wonderful achievement in terms of what you desired and what you got.This simple fact stands out because when you have achieved something that your heart desires,the joy thereof gets doubled.Heartiest congratulations and all the very best for your future..!
Thank you Swati. These last few days the term “heart’s desire” has emerged more and more.
Good for you Yvon!
Thank you Murielle.
Thank you! Thank you!
You are welcome. You are welcome.
Thank you for reading Victorian Romance, I enjoy all of your work and am looking for time to go back into your past file! beebeesworld
You are welcome and thank you.
It IS nice to know you have been noticed! beebeesworld
It is, isn’t it?
Congratulations on the publication! And this is a wonderful post as too often we all forget that those two simple words can mean the world to someone who has given us even the smallest of help or support. Thank You for sharing. Add Thank You for liking my post recent post ‘Word a Week Challenge – Colour’ 🙂 Your continued SUPPORT is greatly appreciated!
Thank you and you are welcome. You are an incredible photographer. You are so right when you say they are not just pictures; they are memories.
thank you.
Reblogged this on lost creek publishing.
Your welcome 🙂
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Congratulations Ivon – the start of even bigger things to come I’m sure!
Thank you.
Yes! Thank you for this post! I agree that most of my problems begin when I skip this step. Here in Korea, the pronunciation of the English words, Thank you, is especially heartwarming …softer, ending in a whisper. I was thinking too that is sounds new! Thanks!
You are welcome Joan. Thank you for sharing a beautiful story.
Last week. A writer on Writer’s cafe asked me. Why do I thank writer’s. I told him. Good to show gratitude to another for allowing you to read their work. I like the poem. Good manners make the world a better place. Thank you for the excellent thoughts and blog.
We never know when a kind word means something to the other. I recently had a former student who struggled in school and in life thank me for believing in him. He needed to hear words that gave him hope. Thank you for the beautiful story John.
Congratulation ,you deserve the best my friend.Thank you for your support and engorgement .Thank you magical two words. jalal
Thank you Jalal and you are welcome.
Thanks for reading my Earth Day Article. I look forward to your work as well. beebeesworld
You are welcome Beebee.
Thank you for your friendship.
You are welcome and thank you in return.