Okay, finally made it down through all the comments and WOW! Talk about a poster ad for what a wonderful, helping, and giving community Steem.it is...well here you go.

x No begging for votes or money
x REAL, thoughtful comments
x Numerous others already doing the same as you
x Plus, the number of Steemians willing to follow your lead
x I'll start doing the same, although please be patient, my votes aren't worth nearly as much!

Thanks to all who commented, what great inspirations :)