Blogging friendships

I want to say thank you to MamaArcher for awarding me with the Sweetest Friend award. :) I don't know MamaArcher in person but we live in the same neighborhood and I enjoy reading her many views on the subject of faith, motherhood, and discipleship. I look forward to meeting her and her family face to face.

The award is as follows: “These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find & 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.”

The rules of the award are as follows: Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to 8 bloggers that then need to choose 8 bloggers of their own to pass the award to. Include the following text depicting the award…“Each of the following ladies, I simply love. They each have faced their own challenges in their lives & the way they encapsulate their experiences endears them greatly to my heart.” The award originated with Evening Shade Morning Latte.

I don't read a huge amount of blogs on a regular basis, but there are a few whose writers are particularly special to me, and who also blog regularly so that I can steal a quick moment here and there to enjoy their posts. I am handing out my 8 awards to the following:

Laurel Wreath: I love dear Daisy's blog. And I always appreciate her kind comments on mine. Daisy has also been very helpful as a fellow homeschooling mother with more experience who has taken the time to share her perspective whenever I ask her questions. Thank you, Daisy.

Ponderings of an Eccentric: Unfortunately, Sarah has opted to further her education and get much busier, greatly detracting from her blogging time. But once this phase is over, she will be able to get back in front of that blog where she belongs. (smile~~ouch! I think that was a smack)

The Life of Lori Lynn: Lori is a dear friend of mine with whom I attended school from 2nd through 8th grade in California. She has always been a shining light in this world and her blog is equally encouraging! I love seeing pictures of her and her beautiful family. Her photography is top-notch.

Family Affair: Kathleen and I have never met in person but we grew up in the same neighborhood. She is, without a doubt, one of the strongest people I know through the incredibly inspiring way that she lives out her faith in the midst of above-and-beyond challenging circumstances.

DustinPetersen.com: Dustin leads worship for our church and the youth group, which means he plays music, sings, and does all the brave stuff like praying out loud in public that helps keep the rest of us focused. He is a dear young man with loads of talent. You should give him a record deal.

Kids vs. Mom: Debbie and I go way back. She is a driven, motivated, painfully honest and humble mother who pours out her love and dedication on three precious children. She is also a teacher and a great one at that! I love her blog for its witty candor (hmm. I love Debbie for that reason as well, among others. :)

Returning Warrior Signs: Tora's hubby is stationed in Iraq right now...she has created an ongoing and moving tribute to the men and women who serve our country. I deeply admire Tora. I also miss her! She is busy getting a tan right now in her tropical home just south of here in Hawaii.

Kari's Real Village Blog: Now that we live far apart, I wish we could have had more time building a friendship in person. I have always admired Kari's kindness, enthusiasm and dedication. Currently, she has twin babies in the NICU and I am praying that the updates will continue to be positive.

I am beyond blessed and humbled to know you all! Thank you for being my friend.