Comment by Susan on 11 Aug 2009 at 9:19 am

Dear Karen,

Do you get paid for blogging on your web site? I hope you are because that’s a lot of work you are doing to help people. I was in the middle of reading the book when I came home from seeing the movie Julie and Julia when I wanted to know other information about you. I played around on my pc and found you on facebook and from fb found this web site blog. I sat three hours reading your answers. Oh well, now to read a few more chapters before retireing. I like what you have to say. What you say is important to people. Glad you are here. Good Luck.

Susan

p.s. Did you go to see the new movie, Julia & Julie yet? Do.

Dear Susan,

No, I don’t get paid for blogging. I answer questions in order to help those who may want to hear more than what was written in Switching Time.  I believe in personally answering questions to stay in touch with our readers.  It is my hope to bring a better understanding of the illness I once suffered.  And I will continue as long as I am given the opportunity to do so.

Thank you for believing that what I say is important to people.  That means a lot to me.  I know there are hundreds of questions and answers here on my blog, but your three hours of reading them has touched me. Thank you for sharing that bit of info.

Yes, I did see the movie Julie & Julia last weekend.  I thoroughly enjoyed it.  The story encouraged me to continue answering these questions on my blog.  I admit, sometimes I wonder who actually reads my blog, and then someone like you comes along.  How remarkable that is!   We all need a bit of encouragement now and then, and I believe the movie Julie & Julia provided me with just what I needed to feel inspired once again.

Thank you for being glad that I am here and for wishing me good luck!

Karen