{"id":1002,"date":"2011-03-13T12:00:40","date_gmt":"2011-03-13T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.handsfreemama.com\/?p=1002"},"modified":"2011-03-11T17:39:16","modified_gmt":"2011-03-11T17:39:16","slug":"how-kind-of-you-to-notice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.handsfreemama.com\/2011\/03\/13\/how-kind-of-you-to-notice\/","title":{"rendered":"How Kind Of You To Notice"},"content":{"rendered":"

A few weeks ago my blog subscription service was interrupted without my knowledge.\u00a0 A few kind readers emailed to let me know that although I had posted a new entry, they had not received it in their inbox.<\/p>\n

This meant that when a post did not appear for many days, someone noticed.<\/p>\n

This means a lot to a gal who just started publishing her Hands Free journey three short months ago and thought her parents might be the only ones who would ever read it.<\/p>\n

When I received the emails from readers who noticed there was a problem, it was like being back in elementary school on the days when you stayed home due to illness.\u00a0 It felt so good when your teacher or a friend called to say, \u201cWhere were you? We missed you today.\u201d<\/p>\n

I never fathomed I would have readers who actually looked forward to my posts.<\/p>\n

I never imagined in my wildest dreams I would have readers all over the United States, let alone Germany, Canada, Japan, Moldova, Cayman Islands, Great Britain, and Indonesia.<\/p>\n

I never expected to be completely and indescribably supported, encouraged, and inspired to continue this Hands Free journey I am on.<\/p>\n

I never expected that I would need to let my readers know there would be a lull in publication so they wouldn\u2019t wonder where I\u2019d gone.<\/p>\n

I never expected these things, but as I have learned on this incredible journey, the most meaningful moments come when they are not planned; the most extraordinary gifts come when you least expect them.<\/p>\n

Thank you for the meaningful moments and unexpected gifts you have given me.<\/p>\n

By now you may have guessed where this is going\u2026I am taking a week off to grasp what really matters<\/em> by fully enjoying my family while my children are on their spring break from school.<\/p>\n

And I know you understand because you are with me on this.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, I have provided a few links to some of my earliest publications that you may have missed\u2026<\/p>\n

Catching Rainbows<\/a><\/p>\n

The Way I See It<\/a><\/p>\n

Untapped Treasures<\/a><\/p>\n

Dear Distracted Dad<\/a><\/p>\n

Collecting Hellos<\/a><\/p>\n

I also thought it might be appropriate to provide the link to my most shared publication to date, \u201cThe Angel Impact<\/a>.\u201d Many readers have told me that they go back to this post. And every time they read it, they think of a new angel with whom to share it.<\/p>\n

I will be back soon with plenty of new Hands Free experiences to share with you, my loyal partners who so thoughtfully notice when I am gone.<\/p>\n

With a grateful heart,<\/p>\n

Rachel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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