The Two Sweetest Words

So, what are the two sweetest words in the English language? In human language, for that matter?

“I’m sorry?”

“Not guilty?”

“I’m pregnant?”

For authors, it could be “The End.”

I suppose it’s debatable, but I’m going to toss in my two cents today and nominate my candidate.

Thank you.

Frankly, do we ever say it enough? Do you hear it enough? I think not.

And, today, as I celebrate what is probably one of the happiest days of my life, I am choosing to stop and say these two little, yet powerful words.

Over the past several months I have blogged in honor of my husband, my father, my critique partners, heck even Tim Tebow. But I’ve been saving this one for a special day. And I believe this is it.

Today, I want to celebrate my wonderful mother…because she rocks!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mom, for being my sounding board, a source of gentle and loving support, a great cheerleader, and true believer in my dreams. We share a precious thing that goes much deeper than a mother-daughter relationship, and I consider you one of my best friends. I’m honored to have you along on this journey with me. Let me say it again – thank you.

Now, I know this is not an Oscar acceptance speech, and I promised to lighten it up, but as I step into this new phase of my writing career – the first step of many, I hope — I had to take care of business. I’m sure y’all understand.

God bless, and I suppose I should say be looking for more from me from Soul Mate Publishing soon!

And, as the last order of business, there’s Someone else I must thank. This was a long time in coming, so please indulge me if you will.

~Shauna