Not really. But I would like to thank my groovy friend Carra for giving me my very first blog award. I’m excited!
Carra and her husband used to be in my Sunday School class before they quit their jobs to serve Jesus in full-time ministry. I so admire them and what they do. Carra is also my “natural living” hero! She knows a ton more than me. I’m like her little student, soaking up all her knowledge. I mean, the woman makes her own yogurt–you gotta check it out!
The Beautiful Blogger Award tradition is to pass it on to seven (or less) friends and share seven interesting facts about yourself. So…
The Beautiful Blogger Award goes to…
Beverly @ Joy In The Journey–Beverly is a special friend from college and a fellow grammarian. She’s a military wife who homeschools her five little munchkins, and she’s a super cool scrapper and stamper who has a huge heart for God. Basically, I want to be like her when I grow up.
Chrystie @ Path From The Head To The Heart–God brought Chrystie into my life through a mutual friend, and we got to know each other at the She Speaks Conference last year. Chrystie’s life is a beautiful testimony of God’s redeeming power. Her life proves that there is no person beyond the reach of God. He can rescue you from any addiction or trouble or despair. I love Chrystie’s honesty and transparency.
DeAnna @ I am Blessed–Kevin and I are happy to have DeAnna and her husband in our Sunday School class. DeAnna blogs about her two precious girls, and I enjoy looking at her gorgeous photos. I need to take some lessons from her!
Heather @ shopgirl eats–Heather is one of my bestest friends from college. She will definitely be a lifelong pal. Heather owns a coffee shop (how cool is that?), and she uses her crazy good writing skills to share yummy recipes. Oh, and she has style. The girl can put an outfit together, unlike me (the black-pants-go-with-everything girl).
Jodi @ Back40Life–Jodi is another Jesus-girl who used to be in my Sunday School class. She blogs about her life with her two little ones and what she’s learning from God.
Joy @ Joy in This Journey–Joy is a tech-writing-major friend from college. She’s one of those people who will probably do a million more things than me in a lifetime. I wish I had half of her energy and ambition! Joy blogs about her family and “keeping faith in the face of hard things,” especially the loss of her daughter Ellie who went to be with Jesus when she was 8 1/2 years old. I cry every time I read this post about Ellie’s homegoing. Every parent should read it.
I hope you guys will check out these beautiful bloggers!
Seven facts about me:
- Born and raised in NY. (I heart NY.) I think it is the most beautiful state in the nation. Really, you should visit sometime.
- Schooled in OH. Loved Cedarville University and would go back in a second. Liked OH except for the wind, sideways rain, and lack of mountains.
- Moved South by myself two weeks after college graduation. Will always be a Yankee, but I love where I live now.
- As you can see from #3, I’m still paranoid about sharing my last name and location. I’m just not thrilled about the possibility of people showing up unexpectedly at my door. I know they wouldn’t be bringing me flowers.
- I’m 5’11″, and I wear size 12 shoes. Did you know that Oprah wears size 11? I’m not an Oprah groupie, but I read about her shoe size in her magazine when I was waiting to get my hair cut, i.e., I don’t subscribe to her mag! “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’” (Isaiah 52:7) I’m glad God thinks my feet are beautiful because the world sure doesn’t!
- I always read instruction manuals. Sometimes I read every single word. Two reasons: I used to write instruction manuals for a living, and I know someone put A LOT of work into writing that manual. And, I like to make sure I do things right the first time.
- I am a major introvert. People wear. me. out. If I don’t get enough alone time every day, I start to shut down. There are days when I seriously dream of being a hermit in the mountains, sitting on a porch, spending every day reading and writing.
p.s. This isn’t the amazing thing I wrote about a couple days ago, although this award is pretty cool. 
That other story is coming soon!
