Sometimes God speaks in mysterious ways...

Just when I was contemplating giving up on this blog, my sweet friend Hilary of Accidentally Green sent me a blog award.  I felt that readership was falling off, and thought perhaps I should just concentrate on my main blog, Life Between the Buns.  I'm in the middle of writing a series here, which is a tough thing to do, especially when wondering if anyone is reading it or if it means anything to anyone.  There have been other things I wanted to post here about domestic life, but felt I needed to complete the series first.  I was getting discouraged, to be honest.  And worst of all, I was neglecting doing a work that I believe God had given me to do.

I'm really not sure what it means to be a "versatile blogger" but because I do write on several blogs, this award has inspired me to keep it up.  I'm looking forward to meeting more younger women here, younger and older, in the Titus 2 tradition.  If you stop by, please leave me a comment so I'll know, and I will come by an visit you too!

So thank you Hilary!  I actually have been praying that I would become re-inspired to write here, and now I am!  In the past, I haven't been a big fan of blog awards because they always seem to require something of the recipient, but I've learned it really IS more blessed to give than to receive (duh!)  But I do tend to change the "rules"...so here is MY version:

In accepting this award, here's what you  need   might want to do:

1.  Thank the person who gave it to you.

2.  Share  7 things  how ever many things you want about yourself.

3.  Pass the award on to  15 other  bloggers  someone else, but only if you want to and have the time.  


4.  Copy the award and paste it onto your blog if you so desire.

SEVEN THINGS ABOUT MYSELF:

1)  On September 25 of this year, my hubby and I will celebrate 35 years of marriage.  I told him we HAVE to "make it" because I already ordered and received a custom-made Christmas ornament that says "married 35 years"!  (www.lisa@lisaleonardonline.com) 

2)  Within 41 hours between March 28 and March 30 this year, I became a grandma for the 5th and 6th time.  The babies were born about 500 miles apart and we got to "be there" to welcome both of them!  (I have two awesome grown sons who married awesome gals who I love like daughters!)

3)  My hubby and I blog for our church's local outreach ministries.  (www.loveinactionblog.blogspot.com)

4)  I enjoy writing and blogging has become a great outlet for me and a fantastic way to "meet" people all over the world.  I've met one blogger friend in person for the first time last fall (she lives in Indiana) (www.lifeandgodliness-rebecca.blogspot.com) and I've talked to another on the phone (she just moved from Florida to Georgia) and we found out we have a mutual acquaintance! It's a small world afterall!  (www.jewelsforthejourney.blogspot.com)

5)  Although I am officially an "empty nester", my life is anything but empty!  I am a part-time care taker for a couple of my grandchildren, and I help my mom and my mother-in-law (who are both octogenarians, widows, and live in the same seniors condo building).  And I still get up about 5 am to make my hubby his breakfast, pack his lunch, and see him off to work each weekday.  

15 Bloggers I'd like to recognize with this award:

1)  Rebecca ~ life and godliness

2)  Jessica ~ jewels for the journey

3)  Judy ~ Simply Thrift 

4)  Beth ~ Outnumbered, Three to One

5)  Debbie ~ No Spring Chicken

6)  Elaine ~ Serving Him at Home

7)  Lois ~ Walking on Sunshine

8)  Nellie ~ Nellie's Cozy Place

9)  Jamey ~ Life's Reflections

10)  Mari ~ Mari's Cakes

11)  Saska ~ Join My Joy

12)  Maria ~ Calm Energy

13)  Debbie ~ Of His Pasture

14)  Bernie ~ On My Own

15)  Jackie ~ Embracing My Blessings

I have many other wonderful blogger friends and if I missed you, I'll catch you the next time!  I took the time to do the links so you can visit some of these fabulous ladies when you get a chance.  I will resume writing the series on the Five Aspects of Women soon!