The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

September 1, 2008

Outside My Window...the sun is trying to shine through the clouds. It looks as though it is going to be a beautiful day.

I am thinking...that I should be getting my housework done. The good news is that it will still be there when I get done with this.

From the learning rooms...the dust is being cleared away and the students are starting next Monday. I am anticipating a great school year.

I am thankful for...my children. They took such good care of me when I was sick.

From the kitchen...is the aroma of Tim's Incredibly Delicious Homemade Bread, an enormous amount of dirty dishes, and zucchini that needs to be shredded.

I am wearing...crocs, ankle socks, capris and a button-up shirt.

I am creating...still working on that cookbook.

I am going...to find pleasure in serving my husband and children. I love being a wife and mother.

I am reading...Creative Correction. I have several books on hold at the library just waiting for me to pick them up.

I am hoping...that the hay camping trip is a success.

I am hearing...Larah playing cards at the kitchen table and Andy Griffith coming from the living room.

Around the house...are signs of a happy and active family.

One of my favorite things...is spending time together as a family. This last week our family spent an evening hanging out in the living room listening to a Jonathan Parks CD. We all had something to do while listening. The time together was enjoyable.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...a couple days and nights of camping, a trip to the library, more organizing and ordering for school.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Tim's Incredibly Delicious Homemade Bread

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Surrender

The date is July 5, 2004. My contractions begin just around 8:30 AM. Tim and I get the kids lined out and then head to our midwife's office. This is my first pregnancy and delivery with a midwife. I am so excited and yet at the same time so scared.

We arrive at Laura's and my contractions are definitely stronger. With the help of Tim and encouragement from Laura, I decide to take advantage of her jetted bathtub. Incredible relief. I stay in there for some time...waiting for the moment when I get the urge to push. The urge comes. Tim helps me out, I put on a shirt, and walk slowly to the bed. I lay on the bed and begin to push. And push. And push. Intense pain. Major, intense pain. Severe, major, intense pain. I cry out and tell them that I cannot do this. It hurts. I'm scared. Laura, in her gentle and calm voice, reassures me that I can (and will) and explains to me that our baby won't be born until I surrender my body to the pain. She explains to me the definition of surrender and it all makes complete sense. Seconds later Katie Jane Walker is out of my womb and in my arms.

Fast forward 4 years. The date is July 21, 2008. I take a pregnancy test and it comes back positive. Oh the emotions that rush over me. I can't wait to tell Tim and yet I am reluctant. We are having lunch at George Fox University when I pull out the pregnancy test and show him, tears streaming down my face. I am so excited and yet at the same time so scared.

Weeks go by. I know I am pregnant. I know I have a child growing inside of me. I know that this child is a gift from our Creator God. But I am scared. I am scared to accept that I am pregnant. I am scared to be excited. I am scared to love another child and have it taken from me. I don't want to lose another baby. I don't want to face another death. I don't want to add another name to the list. I don't want to surrender.

But I have no options. I have no choice. I have to give this child back to God. I have to give up my desires and dreams and rest in His care. I have to surrender. I am in process. Surrender is scary. I have no control. I have no answers. But I do serve a God who does and He is faithful. My hope is that He chooses to give this baby life outside the womb. My hope is that this baby is a boy and that we can welcome him into our family in March of 2009. My hope is that the words Laura spoke some 4 years ago will become easier with time. My hope is that I will surrender to the pain.

My hope is in Jesus Christ.

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

August 25, 2008

Outside My Window...the wind is gently blowing and my children are playing in the "back" backyard.

I am thinking...that my creme brulee candle smells mighty fine. I have just a few left Cari. I'm gonna have to load up come November.

From the learning rooms...are coming thoughts, actions and prayers toward a new school year.

I am thankful for...my mom and dad.

From the kitchen...not much is happening in the kitchen. When I am done with this post I am going to make me a batch of popcorn.

I am wearing...crocs, capris, and short sleeve shirt.

I am creating...I worked on my cookbook for a couple of hours this week. Does that count?

I am going...to start school September 8th. I started getting excited this morning as I am beginning to get organized.

I am reading...Creative Correction and For Women Only.

I am hoping...that my washer isn't broken. It was making terrible noises a few minutes ago.

I am hearing...the children coming in from jumping on the trampoline. The wind is blowing quite hard and I think it may be starting to rain.

Around the house...Katie and Larah are coming in to watch a movie. Other than that it is very quiet.

One of my favorite things...is watching Larah drift off to sleep. She naps in our bed and I usually cuddle with her until she falls asleep. I love these quiet, peaceful moments when it is just the two of us.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...a midwife appointment, an eye appointment for 3 kids, helping with RBC yard sale, an anticipated visit with a friend.

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Wordless Wednesday

Incredible picture called Sarah In Her Dad's Hand.

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY
August 18, 2008

Outside My Window...I can hear Justin and Lucas talking. Justin is working on his bike while Lucas keeps him company.

I am thinking...what to make for breakfast tomorrow morning. Blueberry bread, blueberry muffins, blueberry scones, blueberry smoothies, blueberry pancakes, or blueberry waffles?

I am thankful for...friends that stop by and bring their Scrabble game. I'm even more thankful that I was the winner. Yippee!!!

From the kitchen...comes the sounds of water running and dishes banging.

I am wearing...a polo shirt and denim capris.

I am creating...a new blog entry.

I am going...to Texas in November. Yep, yep, yep! I'm feelin' a Swiffer commercial comin' on, Amy.

I am reading...same as last week. Nothing.

I am hoping...that we get some more rain tomorrow.

I am hearing...the sounds of a happy and productive home.

Around the house...all the girls are fast asleep. Tim is reading, Matthew is doing dishes, Lucas is loving on me and Justin is still outside working on his bike.

One of my favorite things...is when my kids come up to me and ask me to pray with them.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...a trip to the library on Tuesday, corporate prayer meeting Tuesday evening, a trip to the dentist on Wednesday, dinner at a friend's house on Friday and probably a few games of croquet and boccie ball with the family.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Cayla is our resident smoothie maker. She makes up her own recipes and writes them down in a notebook. She is hoping to one day produce her own Smoothie Cookbook. She made this particular smoothie for her papa.

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Just Some Pics

Havin' fun in the summer sun!

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Fun Fact

After comparing fingernail lengths, conversation between Cayla and Lucas led to wondering who has the longest. So we did some research online at Guinness World Records and thought we would share the info with you.

This is Lee Redmond from Holloway, Salt Lake City. She has not cut her fingernails since 1979. The total length of her nails is 24ft 7.8 in. Absolutely amazing.

I wonder what she thinks of those of us who have the bad habit of biting our nails.

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Wordless Wednesday~Best Friends

Someone stole my camera! I wonder who it was?

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Quick Tip

If you are the owner of one of those fancy self cleaning ovens, I have a piece of advice for you. Maybe you already know this and for you this piece of advice will be a big, fat DUH! But there are those of us out there who are just a bit slower than the rest. Before you read on, please know I did actually looked for the book that comes with the oven so I could read the directions on how to use the self cleaner. But somehow it has mysteriously disappeared from the bottom filing cabinet drawer. Go figure. So I took it upon myself to get this job done. Not just done, but done with style.

I pulled everything from the oven before locking the door and hitting the self cleaning button. About 20 minutes into the cycle, smoke came billowing out from under all 4 burners. The kitchen was filled with nasty, thick smoke omitting a stench that no one should ever have to smell.

You see, my dear, darling son decided to buy the family dinner the other night. He purchased pizza and burritos. He cooked the pizza first, then the burritos. What he failed to realize was that the burritos needed to be on a cookie sheet. One thing lead to another and 1/2 of each burrito ended up on the bottom of the oven. Now fast forward 3 days.

There were these disgusting piles of burrito bean on the bottom of my oven. Most of you would know the importance of wiping them away before hitting the clean button. But no, not me. I had to leave them. As if this was some science project or something. "Class...to what temperature do we need to bring the oven before we can all die of smoke inhalation? I don't know...but let's find out."

And so my simple, yet immensely important piece of advice...clean out any remnant of food before starting the self cleaning cycle. Three hours later my eyes still burn, my nostrils hurt, I can't quit sneezing and my house reeks.

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

August 11, 2008

Outside My Window...our garden is growing abundantly. Today we were able to harvest 1 zucchini, 1 yellow squash, 1 burpless cucumber and 100 or so mini carrots. I will post a picture soon.

I am thinking...that the New York Strip Steak and Velveeta and Shells I had for dinner was mighty fine. Although I am so full I could explode. Tim and I played a very, very long game and the deal was loser had to go to Fischers, buy steaks, and cook them. Guess who lost? Hmmm? Yep, me. Surprise, surprise. But I must say I did grill a mean steak.

I am thankful for...childhood memories. Some bad memories, but many, many great memories. All of them, whether good or bad, helped shape me into the person I am today.

From the kitchen...is a recipe for zucchini bread for tomorrow's breakfast. I will use our freshly picked zucchini and Azure Standard's Whole Wheat Pastry Flour. I am just learning to cook with this, so I am hoping it turns out delicious.

I am wearing...jammy pants and Cabela's tee.

I am creating...a homemade cookbook. I am taking all my recipes and placing them in a 3-ring binder. I am hopeful that this will help me be a bit more organized.

I am going...to start mentally preparing for school. We are going to get started soon and so I need to get some things going. It usually goes better if I have a plan of action.

I am reading...nothing at the moment.

I am hoping...to be served coffee and a diet Pepsi at 7:00 A.M sharp. I'll be ready to play cribbage. Tim, are you available?

I am hearing...music, the clickety-clack of my keyboard and the faint sound of the kids outside.

Around the house...the radio is playing softly. Larah is in bed, Justin is at work, and Tim and the other children are outside playing ball.

One of my favorite things...is seeing how God works. We had a serious situation come up in our family this week and it is so amazing to see God's fingerprint on every detail. Life would be easier if we didn't have problems arise, but then when would we see God in action? He IS good.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...There isn't one thing on the calendar. I can't believe it. This should give me plenty of time to get organized for school. Maybe I could even talk Tim in to taking me to the Bean Tree for our 2 free drinks.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

This is a picture (taken last Thursday) of our family emptying rocks out of our debt jar. On September 1st of 2007 we filled the glass jar with rocks. Every rock represents $10 worth of debt. In just under a year, we have been able to pay off over $22,000 in debt, allowing the removal of over 2200 rocks. Praise God for his provisions.

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Music To My Ears

Justin is a working man now. He recently was offered a job at our local grocery store, Fischers. He started his new position as courtesy clerk this past Monday and is working about 30-35 hours a week. He absolutely loves it. (Could that possibly have anything to do with the fact that A.J. is employed there also?) I must say it is quite different with him not around the homefront so much. Him being gone is going to take some getting used to.

Since Justin doesn't have his license yet, he is dependant on Mom and Dad for transportation. Today, on our way to his newly acquired job, he spoke these words to me. Words that every mom would love to hear. Words that were (and still are) music to my ears. And he spoke them with such sincerity. "Mom, let me take this moment to thank you for allowing me to get this job. I couldn't have done it without you." I sat there in the drivers seat just glowing. I kept repeating the words over and over in my head..."I couldn't have done it without you"..."I couldn't have done it without you"..."I couldn't have done it without you." WOW! In that moment I felt so loved, cherished, and appreciated...and that is a fantastic feeling.

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Wordless Wednesday~Beauty Queen

I wonder what Evan thinks of me now???

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

August 4, 2008

Outside My Window...it is dark. I try to do this meme while it is still daytime, but as of lately it seems as though I can only get to it when the kids go to bed. Summer seems to keep us very busy and there is no slowing down til the sun sets.

I am thinking...that my husband is the bestest and most wonderful father ever. He was gone for 3 weeks and the kids really, really, really missed him. So he took today off and spent the entire day with them. They watched Andy Griffith, had a pillow fight that lasted way over an hour, played tether ball, threw the football, jumped on the trampoline, watched movies and just hung out together. He is just so cool.

I am thankful for...the return of Tim. Wow...I missed him.

From the kitchen...Justin is sweeping the floor and finishing up dishes. What a guy!

I am wearing...my pink shirt and capris. No shoes and hair up in a bun.

I am creating...sweet memories for my children.

I am going...to go to bed soon. I am tired and Tim just climbed in. One piece of marital advice we received 14 1/2 years ago was to always go to bed at the same time. I have found that there is much wisdom in that small statement.

I am reading...blogs. That's about all I get to these days.

I am hoping...that Justin succeeds at his new job and that he can handle all his old/new responsibilities.

I am hearing...Matthew's brand new CD he received in the mail today from Sound and Spirit. I can't stand his music but he is being motivated to get the dishes done before bed. I figure it's a small sacrifice on my part to tolerate his music for a bit.

Around the house...everyone is in bed but Justin, Matthew and I. Justin is talking to Audrey on the phone while Matthew is now working on getting the dishes done.

One of my favorite things...is waking up to a clean kitchen. Thank you Matthew and Justin.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...orthodontist appointment for Cayla on Tuesday, calling my brother Ben on Thursday, baby shower on Saturday.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

This is what Larah does when Mama and Papa are not home. Seems to me that she has master the whole nonverbal communication thing.

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Just An Update ~ Take Two

I am ready to be in bed, but my kids are outside playing hide & seek and I don't have the heart to tell them to come in yet. They have been couped up in the house for two days while I was away, so they deserve some time to exert some bound up energy. I just poured me a diet Pepsi and lit a candle which means this could be a long night. Diet Pepsi, a candle and blogging...3 things I love. I might be up til midnight.

Now...about the blog entry entitled Just An Update. That was a complete mistake. But I have really enjoyed the results. Nine comments were made without me writing a single word. Friday, July 25 @ 6:14 AM I sat down at my computer to write a post. I started with the title. Then Larah woke up with a poopy diaper and I lost all concentration. (Overnight pee and morning poop might be the worst smell ever!!!) What I failed to realize was that I had already hit the enter key which posted my title. I didn't have time to delete it right then. When I got back on later to delete the lonely title, two people had already left comments. So I just left it. And I must say, you commentors (is that a word?) are very funny people.

Now...about this new life growing inside of me. I found out last Monday that we are going to have a baby. Due Date~March 17, 2009. Praise God. Let me ask you a question...well, those of you who have ever taken a pregnancy test. Have you ever taken a pregnancy test in a Goodwill Store? Well, I never imagined I would have either but that is how it worked out. Yep, I bought the test at Rite Aid and headed on over to the Goodwill. After I shopped for about 5 minutes, I had this sudden urge to go to the bathroom. Gee, I wonder why? Once in the stall, I ripped open the test and peed on the stick. The results appeared instantly. I had to wait 2 very, very long hours before I was able to tell Tim. And now that I stop to think about it, I don't think I told him where and when I took the test.

Now...about these last two days. They have been wonderful. I left yesterday about 1:30 and headed on down to Newburg/Tigard, OR to spend the night with my honey. A friend let me borrow her car, so I had a comfy ride complete with sunroof, air conditioning and a 6 CD changer. I felt spoiled. I didn't ask to borrow the car, but she insisted and I didn't argue. Thank you, Wanda. Anyway, Tim and I were able to spend some much needed one on one time together. Last night we ordered in pizza and watched 4 episodes of Law and Order. Then we hit the sack. Today we got up and headed to the coast. We went to Lincoln City and walked on the beach. We ate lunch at Mo's and shopped at the Tanger Outlet Mall. I scored 3 lovely pairs of socks from Bass. After that we went back to Tigard and went furniture shopping. I fell in love with a couch, a double chair and ottoman. New furniture is so pricey, so I don't know if we'll get them, but it was fun shopping...especially with Tim. He makes any kind of shopping fun. We had to say good bye about 3:30, but he will be home on Saturday and Saturday can't come soon enough.

Now...about this song. I heard it on my way home tonight and it reminded me of my time away with Tim. Love Needs a Holiday by Reba. I can't embed it so hopefully you can click here and listen to it. Both the song and video are perfect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0U4LNKaEgY

Now...about going to bed. I am as good as there. Good night.

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Tag...You're It

My friend, Patty Ann, tagged me. I am to tell 6 random things about myself and then tag 6 more people. Here it goes:

Random Thing #1: When we were kids, my big brother used to call me Rebazooka. I wonder if he remembers that. He used to call me something else, but I would never allow that nickname to be public information...only a handful of people know. But I'll give you a hint: the initials are BBB. Anyway, when picking out my email address several years ago, I was certain that rebazooka@yahoo.com would be available. Guess what? It was. And that, my friends, is how I got my email address.

Random Thing #2: I got something for Tim today. I was willing to pay for it, but the kind lady gave it to me for free. That's a cool story I'll have to save for a post of its own. I have wanted to get this for him for years, but never have. I don't even know if he'll like it, but I do and isn't that what counts?

Random Thing #3: I have a variety of music in my CD holder. Here are a few examples:
Yaz-Upstairs at Eric's
Lonestar-Let's Be Us Again
Dolly Parton-The Essential
Yanni-Live at the Acropolis
Big Daddy Weave-Everytime I Breath
Celtic Psalms
Kenny G-Live
George Strait-50 Number Ones
Micheal Bolton-The Essential
Rich Mullins and The Ragamuffin Band-The Jesus Record
Passion-Our Love is Loud
Vivaldi's Cello
Several CD's of Twila Paris, Fernando, Kathy Troccoli and Susie Luchsinger
Oh yeah, and George Winston-December (...mmmmmmmm)

Random Thing #4: I had my first ever pedicure Thanksgiving 2007. A friend of mine took me to have it done as a belated birthday gift. It was absolutely wonderful. To see a picture of my happy feet, click here. Now for the sad news...I haven't done a thing to my toes since then. My big toes still have old, nasty nail polish on them. Can you say GROSS?

Random Thing #5: Sometimes I can be really, really, really ugly.

Random Thing #6: Tonight I drank a Sobe Lean Green Tea with these herbal contents: citrimax, chromium, ginseng, and guarana. I enjoyed it, but don't think I will purchase one in the near future.

I am tagging:
Amy at The Burrow Family
Alex at Alex's Blog
Kendra at Heath Happenings
Kacey at The Journey of a Woman of God
Barbara at Untitled
Caleb at Caleb's Cool Inventions

And here are the rules:

1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

This is by far my favorite meme. I have missed the last two Mondays, so I am really looking forward to today's post (especially the picture at the bottom). For more Daybooks, visit Peggy and others at The Simple Woman. FOR TODAY

July 28, 2008

Outside My Window...the sun is setting. My back porch is clean because we finally had our yard sale. All yard sale stuff is in its proper place...anywhere but here.

I am thinking...that today is wonderful, but Saturday will be even better.

I am thankful for...the new life that is growing inside of me. Now if I can continue to trust in God's divine plan and not worry about what tomorrow may bring.

From the kitchen...is a sink and a counter full of dirty dishes, folded laundry on the kitchen table and a very messy floor.

I am wearing...carpis and a button-up shirt.

I am creating...an organized home...or at least trying. But don't use my kitchen as an example.

I am going...to see Tim tomorrow...all by myself!!! Yippee!!!

I am reading...haven't been lately.

I am hoping...that my house will remain peaceful while I am away, Justin's job interview will go well tomorrow, and my computer will continue to work.

I am hearing...The Sound of Music.

Around the house...Katie and Larah are in bed for the night. Lucas is watching The Sound of Music. Cayla is coming in from outside and I don't really know what Matthew and Justin are doing.

One of my favorite things...is the gift of friendship. Since Tim has been gone I have been so blessed by the friends God has given me. Kacey bought me a box of Panda Black Licorice and called it "My Husband Isn't Home" treat. Dalene bought me 4 "Whip Cream" candles...just because. Kacey and Barbara came over one night to hang out. Kacey gave me a foot massage!!! Gotta love that girl. Kendra and three of her girls came over and spent the night last night. Fun was had by all. Eleanor spent hours upon hours helping me with our garage sale that brought in over $1000. A big PRAISE GOD! Both for Eleanor and the money. Barbara and the Pollman's kept my kids over night last week so Lolanda, Larah and I could go visit Tim. Jack came over and fixed my dryer. Wanda, Lolanda, Kendra, Eleanor, Dalene, and Barbara all had part in my family wearing dry clothes for the 2 weeks my dryer was down. I am blessed.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...go see Tim, get our shower recaulked, clean house on Friday, and get plenty of rest.

A Picture Thought I Am Sharing...

Ain't he just so cute? And smart?

Notice all the STUFF on the back porch? It is now gone!

Our porch is beautiful!

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Just an Update

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Honesty Hurts

Just a few minutes ago I was in my room getting dressed, complaining to my oldest daughter about my loss of hair...about how hard it is to get old...about how hard it is to accept the fact that my body is changing. I was crying out for some encouragement and comforting words. I was longing for her to wrap her arms around me and tell me how beautiful I am and always will be. But what I got (from my cold, heartless daughter...the one I carried inside of me for 9 months and went through hours and hours of pain to bring into this world) was quite the opposite. These are the words she had to offer me: "Mom, you're not old." Then she looks a little closer to my face and says..."Well, you do have some wrinkles. Oh no, wait. Those aren't wrinkles...that's just your double chin."

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July 20th....What a Great Day!

Happy Birthday, Babe!

I love you!

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Arte y pico

I love blogging. Betcha' didn't know that about me, huh? One of the best things about blogging is meeting other women who love the Lord and are passionate about their husbands and children. There are those blogs I check occasionally, and then there are the ones I check daily, sometimes two or three times a day. The daily blogs are written by women who I feel as though we have a connection. They may be my neighbor or they may live miles and miles away, but whatever the location, we share a common bond. One such lady is Christina at All That Blog. We haven't been blogging friends long, but I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her and her family through her blog. Last week, while my computer was down, she presented me with an award, the Arte y pico. I feel blessed and am so very appreciative. Part of receiving the award is a commitment to pass it on to 5 other women of my choosing. So here are the five women I have prayerfully chosen:

Amy at The Burrow Family. Not only is she my sister in Christ, but she is my real life schilly, schilly schister. We grew up together and have shared some of the best times of our lives with each other. She lives in Texas, with her husband and 3 gorgeous children, and I live in Washington, with my husband and 6 gorgeous children, so we don't get to visit as often as either one of us would like. But she has recently started her own blog, and I am so very, very thankful. I get a glimpse into her life, even if it's over the Internet. Amy, keep the pictures coming...they bring me all that much closer to you and yours.

Sharon at In My Father's Garden. This one might be a bit questionable because Sharon has just recently started her blog. So recently she hasn't even written her first post. But I know Sharon and I have confidence that her blog will be worthy of an award. Sharon loves the Lord with all of who she is and I know His presence will be felt by everyone who visits In My Father's Garden. Now how's that for pressure to perform, Sharon???

Megan at Me Growing and Learning. I first met Megan when she was just a kid, years and years ago, and I haven't seen her since. But we became connected through my sister-in-law's blog and now I am a faithful reader of her blog and she is of mine. I can always count on a comment from Megan. Megan is a beautiful young lady who desires to walk with her Heavenly Father. She loves Him so much and is successfully following the path He is taking her down. Her blog is full of life and she is not afraid to share the deep places of her heart. I appreciate Megan because of her honesty and openness.

Michele at Frugal Granola. I would consider Michele and I to be very different, and yet, I have grown to absolutely love her. She inspires me...one~to be more healthy and two~to become better organized. One thing Michele and I do have in common, though, is our love for the Lord and for our families. She is a wonderful wife and an incredible mother. There has been talk about her and her family moving closer in the future and I look forward to that day. There is so much wisdom and knowledge I desire to glean from her.

Cayla at Cayla's Creative Writings. I saved the best for last. Cayla is my 11-year old daughter who is amazingly beautiful, inside and out. Cayla loves Jesus with all her heart and she is such a great encouragement to me. I have the awesome priviledge of being her mama and watching her everyday grow into the person that Christ is forming her to be. I love to listen to her pray and it thrills me to see her desire to serve God with everything that she is. Her blog is a reflection of His love and the love she has for her family and friends.

That completes my list of 5 people. It was hard to decide who to pick because I love every single blog I frequent. Thank you all for being a blessing to me. For you 5, here are a list of rules:

Rules:
1) You have to pick 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award, be it through creativity, design, or interesting material, and that also contributes to the blogger community, no matter the language.
2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.
3) Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award.
4) Award winners and the one who has given the award have to show the link of "Arte y pico" blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.
5) Show these rules.

Have a great and marvelous day in Christ.

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