How To Follow (and comment on a post)

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My Mom has asked me to post a "How To Follow" since there have been a few people that are unsure how to do it, and have asked her what to do.

To Follow this blog, look to the right of the page... you'll see a collection of "followers." Little tiny square pictures of peoples' faces. Right above that, you'll see a google icon and a button that says "follow."

Click the follow button. Here is where it gets tricky. You must have a google, twitter, AIM, Netlog, OpenID, or yahoo account to sign into if you want to follow. Most people have one of these, so click on the one you use most.

If you don't have any of these accounts, you can create a google account. Click on the google icon and it will take you to a page that says sign in OR create account (at the bottom).

Fill out the form and create a google email account and password. Once finished, you will be a public follower of the blog.

Why Follow?

Following is the best way for the blogger to know that you are reading their blog. Sometimes people like to remain anonymous, but I think it's best to let someone know that you reading what they post. I think my Mom would love to have many followers; it's a great way to show your love and support for her during this difficult time.

How to Comment

Commenting on a post is something that can be kind of tricky to figure out as well, but it is a great way to communicate with my Mom!

At the bottom of each post, there is a hyperlink that says "comment (s)". Click on it. If you are not logged into the account that you "following" under, you will need to sign in.

After you have signed in, type your comment in the comment box. You may also have to retype a word that is hard to read or in a strange font. This is to make sure that you are a person and not a computer trying to put spammy comments on the blog.

Hopefully this helps. Again, I think my Mom feels great support from her followers and loves reading the comments that all of you write at the end of her posts. Thank you for following and staying with her as she continues on this journey.