Wow! what a surprise and honor! I just received this award from Lynn, from Lynn's Lovelies!THANK s so much.

So after receiving this award, I am to do 2 things~~~

* Accept this award and

** Pass it on to 15 blogs that I have recently discovered

Goodness, 15 is a lot. I may have to return to add on the remainder at another sitting.

I know you will enjoy these blogs I have recently visited!

Kathy of Katcollects

Marthe of Culinary Delights

Lisa of Hospitable Pursuits

Susie, of Hillcrest Acres

Jeannette, of Sincerely Yours, Jeannette

Becky at Holiday in the Sun

Regina of Regina in Pictures

Carol of My Painting Room

Someplace in Thyme

Mary of Mary's Meanderings

What a Blessing!

To check in on my blog and find this wonderful Award!

The Marie Antoinette Award

Many thanks to Becky of Holiday in the Sun for thinking of me with this wonderful tribute! Becky is such a faithful, true friend I have met through blogging! She is a gracious encourager who never fails to bless me upon each visit!

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The Marie Antionette award is for people who are perceived to be "real" in who they are. You know...what is the point of trying to be someone you're not??

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I just think this is wonderful! To be considered "real" is a great compliment to me, because transparency to such an important attitude to have... for it is then that God's light can begin to shine through. Therefore, I am truly honored to accept this award and am thrilled to have the opportunity to pass it on to the following fabulous ladies!

Emily

Stacey

Marie

Gina

Angela

Blessings to each one!

Just in Time for Valentine's ~ A Wonderful New Award

What a beautiful award to receive right here at Valentine's Day! Plus, I received this from a new friend! This is why I enjoy blogging so much! It really opens the door to new experiences, places but most importantly we meet so many wonderful folks!

I received this award from Linda of Seasons of Life. Please visit her blog. It is so engaging, informative, and friendly! It looks that we share many of the same interests!

The Lets Be Friends Award is awarded to the following:

“These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.”

I am passing this lovely award on to these great bloggers!

Stacey of A Lamb in the Field

Miss Janice of Etiquette with Miss Janice

Renna of Finding My Knitch

Becky of Holiday inthe Sun

Lisa Ann of Life with Lisa Ann

Carrie of Oak Rise Cottage

The Handmaiden's Heart

Judy of My Front Porch

Blessed Award

I have been so completely honored to receive this award twice in the past 24 hours! First of all, my dear friend Stacey, of A Lamb in the Field chose me and then tonight I received it from a very dear cyber friend, Hip Chick whom I have known for several years through an online bulletin board we both continue to enjoy so much. One truly does meet the most amazing folks from all over the country, as well as, the world. Stacey is living in the Scottish Highlands! I would never have met her if it hadn't been for blogging! These associations really do enrich my life and give me a window to the world! It is wonderful!

"This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships. These blogs are extremely charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly written text into the body of their award."

Now to name 8 bloggers who exemplify friendship and sharing.
1) Emily of A Beautiful Life who strives to connect folks with the love of literature through her Reading Groups.
2) Peggy of the Simple Woman whose weekly themes bring together friends from all over the world!
3) Deborah of Pictures, Pots and Pens who promotes friendship through her Friday links of family fotos.
4) Beverly, from How Sweet the Sound ,and her fun and very popular Pink Saturdays!
5) Kelli, of There's No Place Like Home with her Friday Show and Tell sharing across the world.
6) Rhondi, of Rose Colored Glasses, whose beautiful blog was one of the first I ever enjoyed to visit!
7)Iris, of Grace Alone for bringing folks together each Thursday to share in their thankfulness to the Lord!
8)Gina of Simply Heart and Home, whose beautiful blog touches my heart with every post. We are truly kindred spirits!

A New Award

How exciting to read that I have been awarded this very special award by a dear friend, Susan at A happy Heart at Home. Her blog is always so uplifting and a real encouragement to all who visit there!

This award comes with a few to-do's:

1.) Say one nice thing to the man in your life:

Even after 36 years of marriage, our life together only gets sweeter and sweeter!

Our road is all the smoother, because we travel it together!

2.) List at least 6 ways you measure success in your life:

~Am I creating a happy, nurturing home for my family~

~ Am I saying yes to God and going where He leads me~

~Am I allowing the light of Christ to shine through me and my life~

~Is my husband happy~

~Are my children successful and centered in the Lord~

~Do I see myself as God sees me and believe and trust Him in all things~

3.) Assign 5 other blogs this award:

1. Of course I immediately think of Stacey, of A Lamb in the Field, who left her homeland to follow the man of her dreams to a remote and foreign land.

2. One of the most successful women and bloggers I know is Marie, of A Year at Oak Cottage! She also gave up her life this side of the Atlantic to start anew in England. Her multi-talents inspire all the many who followher blog!

3.Emily, of The Beautiful Life, comes to mind next. She is a Proverbs 29 woman. Raising her sweet family surrounded with beauty, the handiwork of her hands, all around her.

4. Of course, then, there is Mary of Hydrangea Skies! What a dear, dear friend she has been to me through thick and thin! Even though I only know her through Cyberland, her support, prayers, and steadfast loyalty and encouragement has meant more to me than she will ever know!

5. This list isn't complete without Karen of A Scrapbook of Inspiration! One of the most talented ladies I have ever met I just love her blog and she gives God all the glory!! Praise the Lord!!

Proximity Award

I have been chosen for a great award by Lisa Ann of Life with Lisa Ann

"This blog invests and believes the PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."
So let me pass this on to eight great bloggers!

Gina of Simply Heart and Home

Renna of Finding My Knitch

Susan of A Happy Heart at Home

Marie of A Year at Oak Cottage

Carrie of Oak Rise Cottage

Kelly of Belle Ame

Marian, the Princess of Pink

Katy Lin of The Great Adventure
These eight bloggers more than exemplify the above stated standards of charm and friendship!

Beautiful Blogger Award!!

My heart is so full! I can hardly contain my joy and the awesomeness of what this award means to me. I know you probably think wow, she really is proud of this award, and I am so very pleased to receive it, but it represents so much more to me at this particular time. I've been studying in Stepping Up and also Beleiving God, (both Beth Moore studies) how God's timing is so meaningful.
First of all, however, I do wish to thank Lisa of Blessed with Grace for awarding me this very special award along with the other bloggers who participate in her very fun food celebration each week, Tempt My Tummy, Tuesday. I love that weekly endeavor... so many fine recipes and kitchen hints! I look forward to it every week. I thank you so much, Lisa, for this great commemoration, but I am also thanking the Lord for making this possible. They say that when God closes a door he opens a window. That has been made evident in my spiritual life recently in my church ministry, but now I truly beleive God is working in my personal life to demonstrate to me how He wants me to spend my computer time. The door has closed on one very longtime internet endeavor which had always given me great joy until just recently, but now my blogging which is a deeper expression of my life in His kingdom has taken on a much greater impact on my life, and I truly believe that these wonderful awards I have received this week are God's confirmation to me to persevere here in making my voice for Him heard. God is so good.

Award Time Blogging Friends Forever

I was tagged for a special award from a special friend I've known for some time from my visits on the Mitford porch, dear Marian , the Princess of Pink. Marian has always been a very special friend to everyone she meets. Her joy of life and sweetness have never been dispelled even through terrible pain of loss and upheaval in her life. Her testimony is far-reaching- across the Atlantic Ocean and way beyond! She is my special Dutch friend!
There are just 3 rules attached to this award!
1. There are only five people allowed.
2. Four have to be dedicated followers of your blog.
3. One has to be a new follower of your blog, or live in another part of the world.

I tag the following for this award:
Raquel of Kitchen Mysteries
Renna of Finding My Knitch
Aluara of The Cottage Rose
Carrie of Oakrise Cottage
Lynette, of Utterly Unplugged from Jordan
I am amazed and honored to have these wonderful bloggers visit my humble site and pray a special blessing on each one of you today and through0ut this beautiful autumn season!

Autumn Friends Award

How overjoyed I was to see that I have been chosen a recipient of the Autumn Friends Award. Dear heart, Peggy, from Amazing Grace,...Mazes, Messes, Miracles chose me along with several other bloggers to receive this special award during one of my very favorite seasons of the year.
Peggy is such an inspiring blogger. She liberally imparts her God given wisdom and pearls with each post. Her golden heart resounds the love of Jesus and I count myself very blessed to have been included in this friendship circle. To quote Peggy, as I pass it on:

SO IF YOU ARE PASSING BY MY WAY
TODAY or WHENEVER,
KNOW THAT BECAUSE OF CHRIST JESUS
WE SHARE A COMMON BOND
WE ARE SISTERS
(SIESTAS)
and
THIS AWARD is TO RECOGNIZE YOU,
THANK YOU

Carrie of Oak Rise Cottage

Kelly of Belle Ame

Martha of A Day in the Life

Renna of Finding My Knitch

Carla of A Mellow Life is a Good Life

Marie of A Year At Oak Cottage

To each of these wonderful ladies

with whom I feel a kindred spirit,

I wish to pray a Special Prayer

of Blessiing over you

and

"THANK OUR LORD
for YOU & Your hearts,
ALL THANKS goes to JESUS,
All the glory, honor & praise
is HIS & HIS alone!
We are just His instruments...
in this beautiful symphony
of AUTUMN, Friends!"