My dear friends.......this is so damn unreal!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

I mean, I know you love me........

I've been told over and over again how beloved I am.......

And I accept it, even though it's difficult to believe..........

Remember, I was a shy, quiet, withdrawn girl.......

Unpopular and with a very few friends.......till I went to college...

Then I came out of my shell, and in a big way!

Still, those early days stay with me..........

I just want to say...Thank you! I love you all........

From all of your hearts......to my grateful one....

:loveya: :grouphug: :loveya:

[Broken_Hero]

1. .......

hug: :hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Back atcha, my dear petersond.......

:hug: :hi:

[Nicole]

3. Who loves ya baby?

Everyone! :loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear Nicole!

Wow.......thanks, sweetie!

You're doing well, your own sweet self, you know......:loveya:

[puerco-bellies]

5. You are very well liked by every one Miss C-P

Or has the somewhat old song goes; "Shine on you crazy diamond".
Hugs from P-B.:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear puerco-bellies.......

It must be true......'cause everyone keeps saying it!

Thanks......hugs back atcha too.......:hug:

BTW, you have mail....

[puerco-bellies]

7. Cool, I'll check it tomorrow.

G'night all!

[HCE SuiGeneris]

8. Keep speading the good cheer Dear Peggy...

and I know I'm grateful to have met you. :pals:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. My dear BushDespiser12!

As long as there's breath in my body.....

And a spirit in my soul.......

I will keep spreading the good cheer.........

I am likewise grateful to have met you.......:pals:

Your very kind words have warmed my soul so much.......

And now your words are written there too.......:loveya: :hug:

[MikeH]

10. I enjoyed meeting you in person

I myself am a shy person, and not naturally outgoing.

I am glad to have met you, and hope to see you again at future DU gatherings.

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. My dear MikeH!

I hear you about shy........I understand it completely....

I am likewise glad to have met you, and you know I will be at the next meetup!

Online talking is terrific, but there's nothing quite like face to face!

:hi:

[evlbstrd]

11. With all of those hearts,

you'll be raising hell for a long time.

Love ya, CP.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. My dear evlbstrd!

I hope like hell to be raising it for a long time!

And I love ya too! :loveya:

Thanks, sweetie.......

[Missy Vixen]

12. My dear California Peggy

I don't go to church anymore, but everytime I read one of your sunny posts, I'm reminded of a verse in the New Testament, believe it or not -- "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you".

You spread sunshine and joy wherever you go. I'm so glad you're here with us!

Julie

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. My dear JulieRB!

I no longer go to church either.....but I know that quote!

Thanks, sweetie........:hug:

This place has brought me much joy and love into my life........

I will never leave.....

All of you have brought me sunshine and joy as well.........:loveya:

[bridgit]

14. cool...

:)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear bridgit!

Cool, yes indeed.......

Thanks, sweetie.......:hug:

[devilgrrl]

18. The feeling is mutual California Peggy!

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. My dear devilgrrl!

Awwwwwww.......you are way too kind......:hug: :loveya:

[SPKrazy]

19. But California Peggy!

we just love you sweetie!

:hug:

:loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. My dear Southpawkicker!

I know you do......and it never ceases to amaze me, and to fill me with joy.......

Thank you!

:hug:

:loveya:

[Hissyspit]

22. We like you! We really like you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. My dear Hissyspit!

My God, I think you really really do!

Thank you so much, sweetie...........:loveya:

And.........back atcha! :hug:

[UrbScotty]

24. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!

I too am grateful for my hearts, though I only have a couple!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. My dear ih8thegop!

My God, you resurrected this one from which page?

It's been gone for a couple of days anyhow!

Not that I mind, of course!

I hear you about gratitude.......it is wonderful to have the hearts, and to appreciate them as well.......

:hug:

[UrbScotty]

28. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!

There's nothing like viewing a different page of a forum besides Page 1!

[lavenderdiva]

26. sweet Peggy

I'm sorry I missed this thread, the first time around, but SO glad I saw it tonight! To all of us shy girls who eventually bloomed: :toast: It has been my pleasure to get to know you- :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. My dear lavenderdiva.........

Oh, thank you so much, sweetie.........

It means a lot to this formerly shy girl.......

The blooming is the sweeter for having come so much later.......

It has been my pleasure to get to know you as well, you know! :pals:

[Digit]

29. You, shy and quiet?

From the time I came on here, I have always seen you as the belle of the ball, the woman of wisdom, compassion and reason, and a very beloved member of DU.
Bask in all your glory and enjoy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. My dear Digit.........

Ah, I'm no longer shy or quiet........

I shed that persona a looong time ago......

I appreciate your very kind remarks a great deal!

For deep down inside me still lives that scared little girl, who was convinced that no-one would ever find her worthy of love, or anything else....

Thank you....:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

31. My dear CaliforniaPeggy...

...it is a pleasure for me to call you friend. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. My dear TOhioLiberal...

And I am likewise proud to call you friend as well......:hug:

[aquaman]

33. Hello Ms. Peggy......

Hope you are well tonight. The best to you and yours.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. My dear aquaman!

Thank you for coming by tonight!

How's your beautiful son? He must really be getting big by now....

I am very well, and I thank you!

:hug:

[aquaman]

37. He is well.....

He just turned one! Besides my wife, no question he is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Thanks for asking.

[barb162]

34. Peggy, you are the nicest!!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. My dear barb.......

Thanks, sweetie........:hug: