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I Made It Through the Rain

Posted on February 12, 2017 by betsylerner

Dear Readers of this blog: This is one to stand up and cheer. Not only did our every own SSS challenge herself to a year of dares, write about them with great wit, she accomplished the most difficult undertaking of all: she got the fucker published. Join me in wishing her a big congratulations. Better yet, buy a copy of the fucker. Truth: We love you Sherry!

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35 Responses

lisahgolden, on February 12, 2017 at 2:19 pm said:

Congratulations, Sherry!

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 12, 2017 at 7:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks, my friend!
  
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herb, on February 12, 2017 at 2:57 pm said:

WHOOMP! There it is!

Awesome news. I’ll be getting mine soon. Congratulations.

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 12, 2017 at 7:12 pm said:
  
  Much appreciated, Herb!
  
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gcorrell, on February 12, 2017 at 3:29 pm said:

Mazel and wonderful!

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 12, 2017 at 7:13 pm said:
  
  😉
  
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Bonnie Shimko, on February 12, 2017 at 5:09 pm said:

Great news. Congratulations!

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 12, 2017 at 7:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks much, Bonnie!
  
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Tina, on February 12, 2017 at 5:59 pm said:

Congratulations, SSS!

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 12, 2017 at 7:16 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Tina!
  
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Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 12, 2017 at 7:18 pm said:

Thank you, everyone, and especially Betsy–who continues to guide and inspire me and all of us every day! xo

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MikeD, on February 12, 2017 at 8:18 pm said:

Great news, Sherry! I like Betsy’s mini-review above, especially how it’s written with great wit — doesn’t get much better than that. Congratulations!

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 12, 2017 at 8:43 pm said:
  
  As we all know, Betsy is the best.
  
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  - Frank, on February 13, 2017 at 6:56 am said:
    
    Sherry, you are a true Badass. May you enjoy it forever.
    
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    - Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 14, 2017 at 9:46 pm said:
      
      Ha–thanks, Frank.
      
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DC Stanfa, on February 12, 2017 at 8:31 pm said:

Thanks, Betsy! You’ve been such a great friend/supporter of my sister.

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 12, 2017 at 8:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks, sister of mine, for whoring me out even more. 😉
  
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Tetman Callis, on February 12, 2017 at 8:52 pm said:

Sherry! Yes! Well done!

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 12, 2017 at 10:13 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Tetman! Planning a reading/signing in Chicago in the fall. Hope to see you there!
  
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  - Tetman Callis, on February 13, 2017 at 9:34 pm said:
    
    Let me know when and where.
    
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Kyler, on February 12, 2017 at 9:49 pm said:

Big congrats Sherry! Love the cover – and nice blurb Betsy!

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 12, 2017 at 10:16 pm said:
  
  Kyler: Do you remember reading my tarot cards in NYC a few years ago? With just the cards and without knowing any of the details, you advised me to go with this whole journey. You were right on. 😉
  
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  - Kyler, on February 13, 2017 at 10:30 am said:
    
    so glad to hear that Sherry!! Yes, I remember! 🙂 🙂 🙂
    
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blocked4now, on February 12, 2017 at 11:05 pm said:

Congrats! On the sidelines here lately, but so happy for any of this group who slugs it through!

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 14, 2017 at 9:53 pm said:
  
  Quite the crew here! Thanks!
  
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afuckingwriter, on February 13, 2017 at 1:56 am said:

congrats, Sherry! have fun promoting your book!

rea

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 14, 2017 at 9:53 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Rea.
  
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Downith, on February 13, 2017 at 5:54 am said:

Sherry’s book featured on Betsy’s blog. Does it get any better?! I can’t wait to read this Sherry. I’m a huge fan of your writing from way back. Oh, and it IS available to pre-order in the UK now, which of course I have done. SQUEEEE!

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 14, 2017 at 9:54 pm said:
  
  XO
  
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donnaeve, on February 13, 2017 at 6:38 am said:

Ah Sherry, there it is! It looks right, somehow here on Betsy’s blog! A big congrats to you – I remember when you were talking about it. TALKING. You mentioned you were turning 52 and with 52 weeks in the year…you wanted to step out of your comfort zone – I mean, not in these words exactly (close enough, right???) and anyway, you talked about it and I thought, “wow, that’s an excellent idea.” And it was!

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 14, 2017 at 9:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks much, Donna!
  
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Teri, on February 13, 2017 at 7:53 am said:

Sherry!!! Can’t wait to have you here in KY where we will throw you a book par-tay. Congratulations. xoxo

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 14, 2017 at 9:51 pm said:
  
  I’m in!
  
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Carolynnwith2Ns, on February 13, 2017 at 8:07 am said:

OMG, Whoa whoooo!
I still remember the wax job she spoke about here years ago. Hahahaha, congrats babe.

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- Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, on February 14, 2017 at 9:50 pm said:
  
  I’m not sure which was worse: the actual experience or reliving it… Thanks Carolynn!
  
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