Well, thank you. :)
I know I get excited when I see those I hung out with at the beginning of my STEEM journey show up after an extended absence. Especially those who I have a growing connection with. There was a lot of commiserating and venting and helping one another through different downtimes that I miss, because folks are no longer here, less active or moved onto some other part of the platform that I probably won't go.
So, I'm not surprised you've received the reception you have. I imagine there are plenty of people who are happy that you're still around. :)