I is encouraged.

I love words. Actually, I love kind words . . . and despise mean words. (Whoever said "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" obviously never had been wounded by words. Cuz they hurt. Bad.)

But despite mean words that occasionally come my way, in the past 24 hours, I have been inundated with kind words. And I am so encouraged. Blessed. Excited. And otherwise thrilled. (Also a bit overwhelmed: I will work extra hard to make sure to not let anyone down!)

"I really like [your] idea. It would be so unique, different, and so us! When I read your suggestion I was surprised we didn't think of it...BUT that is why I wanted you to do the pics! You think of everything! :)"

And then a blog post by next month's bride (in New Mexico!! can't wait for that trip!)...

"So, it occurred to me that I hadn't told everyone about my fabulous photographer! . . . I am more excited than I can say--to the point of giddiness, actually. The more I look at her work, the more certain I am that it will be beyond what I ever hoped for! Her work is spectacular--bright and delicious and inspiring. I'm sure you'll agree if you check out her website."

And then two of my clients made this exchange on a Facebook wall (and I totally choked on my apple - yes, I was eating at my computer - when I realized they were talking about me!):

J: I like your family photo! . . .It could be that we have the same wonderfully talented photographer:)
K: Good eye!! Yes, she is quite amazing. I will never have a picture made in a studio again - I'm hooked!!! :-)

Awww.

Warm fuzzies.

You peoples are so sweet!

All that to say, thanks for all the encouragement. The emails, the Facebook messages, the wall posts, the comments.

I smile.

Really big.

=D