"Small" publishing credits?

Still workin' on that edit, and I decided to pop in here a moment. I read my first post and realized I made a mistake. I said I was published in a few small magazines, and that I didn't care much one way or the other. That was impolite, and not exactly true.

To me, every published piece is a small triumph. No magazine or person who appreciates my work ought to be shrugged off so flippantly. A person or entity offering a statement of faith and encouragement is valuable, and not easily forgotten.

I've received praise from individuals who had no publishing opportunity to offer, and I printed and kept all that I could. From time to time I look back on them and let them give me a lift. It doesn't matter that those early efforts left much to be desired. All appreciation is to be cherished , regardless of size, venue, or form of expression.