How to Respond to Appreciation

I find the whole thing puzzling.  As if it throws me off (like traveling does), kicks up all the dust and I have to wait for it all to settle before I can take it in.

I got overloaded by work and WORK this summer.  I handled it fine for a while, and then I took a break.  Which I needed.

Now to get back to it, organically.  I need to find words again.