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It’s been a while since I’ve been on here, as I took an extended break for health reasons.

While I’m still undergoing some treatment, I’m a lot fitter and healthier than I was six weeks or so ago. I’m still not quite back to 100% me, but I’m feeling stronger and healthier every day.

To that end, I’m looking forward to getting back into the groove that I’ve had to miss these last few weeks.

I just wanted to say an immense thank you to everyone who has offered amazing support, love and well-wishes during my sabbatical. Emails, blog comments, phone calls, physical help and a lot more – I’ve been truly speechless as people have reached out to me, and I can’t convey enough how much it has meant and helped.

I will be responding to the emails and calls more personally soon. One of the strange quirks of my treatment was blurred vision, so it’s been difficult to read at times without getting crazy headaches. Oh, the joy…

I also want to thank the great guest bloggers who have appeared here over the last few weeks and shared some amazing stories, action plans and more with you. This is why I love the blogging and online community so much – everyone wants to help in any way they can, and the insights these folks have shared has been simply awesome.

There will be more guest posts as I get back to normal over the next couple of weeks or so, so I look forward to seeing what else there is.

Also, there are some big announcements to share with you as well, and I’m excited to do that in the upcoming days and weeks.

Until then, I just want to say again how grateful I am to know you, and have you part of this little place on the Internet. I talk a lot about community and its power, both personally and professionally, and you all show that every day of the week. It’s an honour knowing you, and I’m grateful for your friendship.

Here’s to continued journeys together.

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Just started following your blog today Danny - thanks to a Jim Connolly recommendation.

And now, having looked through the Social Media stuff, I see why. I'll be back Sir.

Best wishes
Jonathan
.-= Jonathan Gunson´s most recent blog post ...My Google Ranking Is Failing … How On Earth Can I Get Onto Page ONE? =-.

Danny - I can't describe the smile that came across my face when I saw a tweet from you this morning :) So glad you are back and apparently doing well. We all worried about you. Just this past week I was telling my husband about you and how I was worried. You've been missed!

Warm wishes,
Vicky
.-= Victoria Harres´s most recent blog post ...There are mystical, giant catfish that swim in my drinking water - the3six5's posterous =-.

So so so glad you're back, Danny. As I said in my tweets, you've been in my thoughts and prayers ever since you told us about your health challenge. Now, reading all these wonderful comments, I'm a bit choked up.

Look at the community you've built, my friend. Look at all the love here for you. If you can let that in, you'll be better than ever in no time flat. I swear! Dr. Kat recommends that you read the comments here and on March 19th on a daily basis. Will you?@katjaib
)´s most recent blog post ...What's Stopping You? =-.

Welcome back Danny!

We will hold off on the scotch for awhile yet..maybe a wheatgrass shot when you feel mobile OK?

Craig
.-= Craig Stark´s most recent blog post ...Connecting Businesses with their Customers =-.

Hi Danny

It's great news that you're on the mend and I'm wishing you the best for a complete recovery! Lovely to have you back :-)
.-= Reeta Luthra | Stress and Health´s most recent blog post ...Choices and the Funnels of Life =-.

It's really good to see your posts popping up again my good man. Glad to have you back, you've been missed. Now that I've gotten that out of my system it will be all snark from here on out :) Keep getting better man!
.-= Michael Schechter´s most recent blog post ...Freshwater Pearls Made Simple | What Makes Freshwater Pearls Different? =-.

Danny, read your blog on my mobile the other night and couldn't respond till now. As I read it little tears of joy and relief suddenly sprung. I'm so glad you're on the mend. While you were unwell it felt like an empty hole without you and your positive voice. Glad to know you, hope you continue to improve quickly!!
.-= Cheryl Fehlberg´s most recent blog post ...Enhanced Editing Services =-.

Danny- Glad to see you back and in action. Look forward to more great stuff!

Danny - Happy to see you back. I had you on my mind today and stopped by to see how you were doing.
.-= Jason Crouch´s most recent blog post ...Knowing your own strength(s) =-.

Hey Danny Boy, I totally missed that you had dropped of the radar as I had dropped off myself due to the young lad appearing on the scene.

Sorry to hear about your health troubles and I hope they have been seen to good and proper and yer back on the mend. Will try and catchup with you on twitter soon (or as soon as I'm back from the home country, gotta go see the wee lads Granny before she snds out the lads looking for us!) and Im sure you will be 100% on the ball again mucker.

Best wishes from all of us over here in Sunny Spain where no Volcanos reside.
.-= Justin PArks´s most recent blog post ...When Social media becomes mental media =-.

Good to see you back! Nice to see you're "old school" reading that hard copy newspaper on your deck. Looking forward to catching up!

Best,

Chris
.-= Christopher Ming Ryan´s most recent blog post ...Three Essential Tools For Conversation Video =-.

..Good to have you back again Danny..

Hope you feel better..

Will be great to see new articles from you again..

Take care my friend.

Cheers.. Are
.-= Are Morch´s most recent blog post ...Smile.ly – Social Media Marketing on Steroids =-.

Welcome back Danny! You were missed. So good to see you're on the road to recovery. I'm sure you're eager to get back to normal. Just be sure you don't overdo it.

Take care!
--Coreen
.-= Coreen´s most recent blog post ...Help! Philly needs a new brand =-.

Glad to hear you are feeling better and I hope that you continue to feel better each and every moment moving forward.

Best,
Pat

Danny Brown, is it you? Hold on let me scroll back up and make sure I'm on the www.dannybrown.me page...

IT'S YOU!
I'm so happy to see you. Cheers to the guest bloggers for keeping up the discussion in your absence. Cheers to you for keeping the faith.
Welcome back.

"I talk a lot about community and its power, both personally and professionally, and you all show that every day of the week."

Hey yeah, you do talk about this quite a bit.
My goodness, when are you not going on about all the good community stuff? :D You're the best DB. Keep walking the walk.
.-= CTK1´s most recent blog post ...Top 10 Best Freebies =-.

well hello sunshine! You made my day popping into my tweet stream. It simply was not the same in your absence- so glad to hear you are feeling better!
.-= Amelia´s most recent blog post ...give me one week without =-.

Hey Danny -

Very good to see you back in the flow, bud. Your thoughts have been missed. Good to see that everything is getting back to normal.

Chuck@chuckhemann

.-= Chuck Hemann´s most recent blog post ...WPP CEO Shares Advertising Outlook =-.

Hey there Chuck,

Thanks mate, and great to see that awesome jersey still there - missed that.

* Little-known fact. Back in my very early days in the workforce when I left school, I lived in a small Scottish town in the borders. One of my first jobs was as an intarsia hand knitter (using a big cumbersome piece of equipment), and I actually made these jerseys. :)

I am so glad to hear you are feeling better. Welcome back!

I wonder if this means I should get back to the blogging world as well. I definitely miss it. Its just been so hard with the health stuff between the two of us...

But that picture made me want to comment. Look how small they are! I think they were only about 10 weeks old there :)

Anyways boo, I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. Love always... the wife xox

So good to see and hear from you - your voice has been missed - thanks to all the people who have been stepping up and for all the great info that has been posted in your absence.
.-= Robyn Hawk´s most recent blog post ...Andesine - The Final Chapter =-.

That's great news, Danny! Welcome back. I was thinking about you this morning as I made coffee, wondering when one of your great posts would come through. I've missed your voice, mate.

Very best wishes,
Jon
.-= Jon Buscall´s most recent blog post ...What does Facebook’s Like button mean for content marketing? =-.

So happy to read this. Echoing the sentiments of Kellye, Ari, Jen, Narciso, David and others... Welcome back. Big Hugs. And take it easy...@hunterpr@stuartenyt
Parents, Meet My Job http://nyti.ms/ayIRRk #BYPTWD =-.

Danny! This comment has encapsulated within it a big hug!

So glad to hear that you're feeling better, but as others have said please take baby steps for now (picturing Bill Murray in What About Bob). Your community isn't going anywhere - we love ya.
.-= Kellye Crane´s most recent blog post ...Thinking Big Picture =-.

Danny,
Welcome back! I am thrilled to know you are feeling better. It will be terrific to see your avatar in the stream again and banter back and forth a bit.

And regardless of what you can or can't see on the written page, know that your "vision" is always far beyond 20/20!!!

Heidi Massey
.-= Heidi Massey´s most recent blog post ...Earthday 2010: It’s Not Easy Being Green! =-.

It's great to see you back Danny. Your absence was noticed :-)
.-= Kim Woodbridge´s most recent blog post ...How to Encourage People to Fan Your Facebook Page =-.

You're not going to believe this but I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering how you're doing. Good to hear that you're on the road to recovery.

Guhmshoo

Glad to hear you're doing better Danny! You've been missed!!!
.-= Jennifer Fong´s most recent blog post ...Social Media Marketing is Not Your Core Business =-.

Danny - it's so great to have you back! I hope your vision continues to improve. :-)

Happy Friday!
.-= Michelle Mangen´s most recent blog post ...7 QuickBooks Shortcuts to Save Time =-.

Great to See You 'Back in the Saddle' (so to speak) and Even Better to Know That You're Doing Much Better!

Looking Forward to Seeing More From You, As You Get Back Into Your Groove.

All the Very Best, Señor

Narciso Tovar@Narciso17
Big Noise Communications

.-= Narciso Tovar (Big Noise Communications)´s most recent blog post ...The Grasshopper and The Ant =-.

Danny - welcome back. Glad to hear you are getting back to the 100% range. Take it easy and don't over-exert yourself too soon.
.-= Jeff Esposito´s most recent blog post ...Five for Friday 4.23 =-.

Danny, it's great to see you back in action! You're one of the most honorable, authentic & moral people I know in this social media space - so I'm psyched to see you up & running again to contribute 120% as you always do to this community.
.-= Jordan Cooper´s most recent blog post ...Getting Drunk & Making Bad Business Decisions =-.

Great to see you back, Danny! So glad you're doing better.
.-= Connie Reece´s most recent blog post ..."One CEO, who asked not to be named, told me in the hallways today that Facebook is now a utility..." =-.

Welcome back Danny and eagerly waiting for your announcement. :)
.-= Arafat Hossain Piyada´s most recent blog post ...Download Uniblue SpeedUpMyPC 2010 with 1 year free license key =-.

Hi Danny. Welcome back to the zone and great to hear that you are getting back to 100%.
Best
Barney
.-= Barney Austen´s most recent blog post ...Employer from employee, an attitude change =-.

Hello Danny,

It's great to see you on the road to recovery my friend.

I look forward to connecting with you again soon!
.-= Jim Connolly´s most recent blog post ...Twitter as a marketing tool: Your feedback! =-.

Danny, great to see you back. You have been greatly missed. Hoping you will back to 100% flying form in no time. Looking forward to "seeing" you around the place again.
.-= Ali Davies´s most recent blog post ...How to work less hours =-.

Welcome back. Looking forward to reading your tweets & posts again.
.-= Chelle Cordero´s most recent blog post ...Check out FREE sample reads =-.

Hey! There he is. Nice to see you again, Danny. We've missed you. Good to see you recovering and gaining strength. All the best.

Mike
.-= Mike Lizun´s most recent blog post ...National Media Panel Event Tonight in Philadelphia =-.

Danny, I am so glad to see you are back! From all of the blog comments on the "gone" post, I hope you already know you were missed! Amazing how community builds and knows when one of the members is missing. Twitter and the blogging world certainly missed you!
.-= Julie Walraven | Resume Services´s most recent blog post ...Why I Moved to Headway =-.

Huzzah! You're back!

My little corner of the interwebz universe just got a little brighter!

To your continued good health Danny! You've been missed!

was actually wondering where you'd been Danny. Good to hear you're doing well.
Welcome back.
.-= 40deuce´s most recent blog post ...Finding A Balance in The Force of Social Media =-.

Glad you are back my friend. Now let's go out and take names and kick some serious ass.
.-= Grant Griffiths´s most recent blog post ...The Right Ways To Get Traffic To Your Blog =-.

Danny,
So glad to have you back. You've been missed.
.-= Sara Kate´s most recent blog post ...Focus on Creativity =-.

Breathing a huge sigh of relief and extremely happy to see you back in action.

Welcome back my friend.
.-= David Spinks´s most recent blog post ...A Problem With Twitter Chats? =-.

Pleasurable seeing your name and not a guest writer's name. Don't overwork yourself with a million blog posts a day, you hear now, OK? Stay healthy and your posts will be wealthy in wisdom.
.-= Ari Herzog´s most recent blog post ...Do You Have 5 Questions For Me? =-.

So great to hear from you! Welcome back, but please ease into it.@javajonescoffee
. Everyone welcome - sdIRL.com for deets =-.

Yay, Danny! So happy to hear that you're feeling better and on the mend. We've missed you (just search your name on Twitter if you think I'm kidding). ;)

As wonderful as it is to have you back, be gentle with yourself and please don't try to jump back into everything at once. That's what your friends are for, so just let us know if you need anything. :)

Well, as Nana would say... "Look at that! The dead arose and appeared to many!" Welcome back Danny Brown.
.-= Shannon Boudjema´s most recent blog post ...#Stranded #Ashtag #HomelessInToronto =-.

It is great to see you back here my friend - not the same around this Social Media neck of the woods without you. Glad to hear you are feeling better buddy - you have been missed my many sir.
.-= Matt Cheuvront´s most recent blog post ...Take a Few Eggs Out of the Basket (Or Why You May Not Need What You Think You Need) =-.

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