Wow!
That’s the best I can come up with today. I am astonished by the response my last post, Desperate to Stop the Pain, created. It was by far the most difficult one I’ve written and by far seemed to touch people the most. Thank you to all who shared it, took the time to comment on it, and for your amazing support. I am incredulous and grateful.
I was also nominated for the “One Lovely Blog Award” this week. I’m delighted and flattered, and so excited to have the opportunity to pay it forward!
Rules of accepting the award are to acknowledge who nominated me, tell 7 things about myself, and nominate 15 other bloggers.
A big thank you to optimisticgladness over at Deep and Wonderful Thoughts who kindly nominated me. Her blog focuses on “parenting, spirituality and life.” Please head over for a visit!
Seven Things About Myself
- I love surprises!
- I dream of getting a stamp in my passport
- I got my student pilot license before my driver’s permit
- I’m still afraid of spiders
- I wish I had a groove like Cheryl Burke on Dancing with the Stars
- My favorite food is anything my husband cooks (especially on the grill!)
- Dogs melt my heart
I’m happy to nominate the following blogs for the “One Lovely Blog Award”
(My apologies to those not included. These 15 blogs have impacted my writing, healing or spiritual journeys)
- Karen S. Elliott at The Word Shark because of her incredible and generous passion. For writing and life… but mostly for people.
- jumpingonclouds also because of her passion. Her heart is full, her words magnetic.
- Debbie at MEinventing. Another passionate blogger; she is putting her words into action in a unique way.
- Linda Hoye at Slice of Life Writing. She writes from her heart and I felt a connection with her right away.
- Heather Kopp at SoberBoots.com. Because she bares her soul, you will feel your own.
- 4am writer. Her writing is powerful, and she touches my heart.
- Rachel at BeautyFromAshesDaughter. Pure and raw, Rachel writes from down deep in her soul.
- Enchanted SeaShells. On living near the sea, married to the captain. Yet so much more.
- Sheri at sherijkennedyriverside. Her photos will take your breath away.
- Ali at It’s a God Thing. Living her faith out loud.
- SecondHalfWoman. Combining Personal Growth with gorgeous photography.
- Deliberately Delicious. Adventure and Gratitude seasoned with humor and love.
- Andi at Adventures of Andrea. For giving me a glimpse into the travels I dream of.
- JMMcDowell. For showing me it’s possible to have a totally unrelated day job and still be a successful writer.
- Patty at ThoughtsFromAnAmericanWoman. For her dedication to God and Country.
These bloggers have all touched me in special ways. I hope you will go see why for yourself. Thank you again for your incredible support and encouragement!
Nov 10, 2012 @ 02:37:32
Sep 29, 2012 @ 12:35:09
Nice stuff. This awards thing can go round & round, but sometimes people make a really good post of it. I always find the 7 things interesting, in the least. Congrats!
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Sep 29, 2012 @ 18:11:30
Thank you very much! Thanks for taking time to visit and comment! 😉
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Sep 28, 2012 @ 19:51:48
Congratulations, Denise. Yes, it is a beautiful blog. I am also looking forward to reading the blogs you recommended. I personally am actually LONELY for the words of those who identify, survive, are real, and courageously moving upward. Thanks to all of you, actually.
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Sep 28, 2012 @ 20:26:56
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the other blogs as much as I have.
Many of them also deal with the issues you and I have in common.
There is strength in community and I’m so glad you’re here. Hugs to you…
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Sep 28, 2012 @ 08:51:25
Congratulations and thank you for the nomination…I have always believed that God takes everything especially the difficult things we have to go through and brings about good. I see that in our blooming friendship, through our trials God has brought about something good in meeting each other and in helping each other.
Blessings – Patty
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Sep 28, 2012 @ 15:51:20
You always brighten my day, Patty! 😉
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Sep 28, 2012 @ 07:46:42
Congrats! You deserve it for sure!
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Sep 28, 2012 @ 15:50:57
Awww, thanks! 😉
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 18:32:38
Thanks so much, Denise. I’ve enjoyed our connection and getting to know one another.
I plan to make some time in the next few days to visit the rest of the nominees too!
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 18:59:43
You’re welcome! Yes, I think that is one of the best parts of those awards! A list of new wonderful sites to visit and explore!
Thanks for the comment!
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 17:59:33
Denise, I am honoured that you included my blog among those you nominated. Thank you so much! My favourite part of this is that I get to go and explore the blogs of your other nominees. I always love discovering new, like-minded bloggers!(And I’m most impressed that you learned to fly before you learned to drive!)
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 19:00:45
You’re so welcome! I do enjoy your blog very much! I’ll look forward to seeing who you list so I can discover some of your online friends, too!
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 16:44:24
Congratulations to you!
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 16:55:09
Thank you! That’s sweet of you!
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 15:38:41
Thank you so much, Denise. I shall wear the award with pride. 🙂 I love the 7 things about yourself, and I have to agree with my pal, JM–cool but I’d be terrified to be the one behind the wheel, too. 🙂
Congrats on your award.
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 16:54:49
You’re welcome, and thanks!! 😉
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 12:12:50
Congratulations on the well-deserved award, and thank you for including me among your nominees. It’s always flattering to know there are people who like my posts.
A pilot’s license? Wow, that would be cool. But I’d be terrified to be the one “behind the wheel,” so to speak!
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 14:23:14
Thanks, and you’re welcome! 😉
Well…let me clarify about the pilot’s license. I got it a couple of months before the plane accident I was in with my Dad. (he was the pilot, not me) I flew a few more times after that but lost my interest and became afraid to fly for many years. I enjoy flying again, but have no interest in getting my private pilot license anymore.
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 10:45:36
Thank you, Denise…I am truly honored by your words. You inspire me to continue sharing my story – my REAL story. Not the fake one that looks and smells nice…but the authentic, down and out, face in the dirt, if Jesus-didn’t-answer-my-cry-I’d-have-no-more-story, real story.
You know how much I love your story. And I love your blog. I look forward to more of the journey with you.
Thanks again for nominating me. I’m a techie-disaster, so I have no idea what to do from here except thank you….and figure out how to do the steps to paying it forward. That should be fun. 🙂
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 10:53:47
You’re so welcome! I love your story, The Real One, too!
Have fun with your new techie adventure! 😉
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 06:49:03
Congratulations, well done!
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 07:22:13
Thank you!
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 04:51:49
Thank you, Denise. 🙂
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Sep 27, 2012 @ 05:22:06
You’re welcome! 😉
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