Yep, gonna get caught up here, thank you Jesus.  This past month has been a little unsettling, but alas, I choose to focus on the positive and trust God for the rest.  Really, it’s the only way I can not be a basket case!  In the midst of my craziness my friends have blessed me with abundance.  Yep, my cup is running over.  You guys/gals never cease to amaze me. Thank you!

I am following 406 blogs. Is that normal?  No wonder I don’t get them all in my Reader.  Can you crash a WordPress Reader?  I know, lots of questions today.

(PS, if I nominate you and you don’t want to play – no worries, I know some people accept and some do not, I love you just the same!)

A big thank you to my fellow bloggers, and friends, for nominating me for the following awards. I love you all!

Cheryl Showers – of Burning Fire Shut Up in My Bones for the Shine On/Beautiful Mama/Super Sweet Blogging Awards

Shine On Award Rules:

1. Link back to the blogger who nominated you 

2. Put the Award on your blog.

3. Share 7 little secrets about yourself.

4. Nominate 5 – 10 other bloggers who make others happy too.

7 things….(1)I have colored my hair since 18 years old when the gray started; (2) I love Dunkin Donuts coffee;(3)I can’t believe how close I feel to all of you fellow bloggers – you know things about me that a lot of other people don’t; (4)Your words echo in my heart sometimes – even though I may not tell you; (5) I can’t wait to plant something and dig in the dirt; (6)My mom and mother-in-law passed away last year, and I think I am going to go on strike for Mother’s Day – not looking forward to that; (7) I can’t believe it but I joined FaceBook, I always said I never would – too many horror stories out there.  So, I am treading gracefully…

MY NOMINEES FOR SHINE ON:

http://anewcreationtoo.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/hold-me-jesus/

http://jesuslikespizza.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/exfoliate-your-life/

http://steverebus.com/2013/04/25/dont-move-ahead-of-god/

http://incertain2.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/a-poppy-in-the-cornfield/

http://mercifulwords.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/youre-invitation/

http://merelyinspired.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/a-poem-a-day-80/

http://geophiliac.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/travel-theme-light/

http://chawsta.com/2013/04/26/national-poetry-month-you-are-loved/

http://lessonsbyheart.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/i-offered-the-wrong-sacrifice/#comments

http://darkyblue.wordpress.com/category/me-lil-sunshine/

BEAUTIFUL MAMA BLOG AWARD

• Click the award image, save it and use it in your acceptance post.
• List 3 things you love about motherhood.
• Nominate other deserving mamas; you may choose as many as you like. (And let them know of the nomination)

I have 6 things I love about motherhood: Jenny, Amanda, Johnna, Adam, Christian, and Tim! Thank you Jesus!

MY NOMINEES FOR BEAUTIFUL MAMA BLOG AWARD

http://patinspire.org/category/inspirational-thoughts/

http://chawsta.com/2013/04/24/national-poetry-month-motherhood/

http://blessingsthruraindrops.com/2013/04/25/thankful-thursday-a-gift-cloth-steel-wood/

http://godschick.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/two-are-better-than-one-friends/

http://anewcreationtoo.wordpress.com/2013/04/07/love-the-unlovable/

SUPER SWEET BLOGGING AWARD

• Click the award image, save it and use it in your acceptance post.
• List 3 things you love about motherhood.
• Nominate other deserving mamas; you may choose as many as you like. (And let them know of the nomination)

Being a mom, I am the finder of all lost things, the bandager of all wounds, and the light in the darkness!  I am so blessed with children, they truly are a gift. And I think sometimes, they teach me more than I teach them!

MY NOMINEES FOR SUPER SWEET BLOGGING AWARD

http://jubileejourney.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/the-power-of-addiction/

http://pattyperkins.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/do-tell/

http://mommysanonymous.wordpress.com/2013/03/18/moment-of-the-week-15/

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Ana Perry – of Jubilee Journey 

for the Best Moment Award

Awarding the people who live in the moment,
The noble who write and capture the best in life,
The bold who reminded us what really mattered –
Savoring the experience of quality time.

MY 15 NOMINEES FOR THE BEST MOMENT AWARD

http://gracequotes.com/2013/04/26/its-not-about-your-sin/

http://eebenezers.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/the-one-who-sees-me/

http://inkpastries.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/us-vs-them-poem/

http://5wise.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/spring-wings/

http://barefacedtruth.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/during/

http://pureglory.net/2013/04/26/god-never-gives-up-on-you/

http://davidcalves.com/2013/04/17/place-a-ban-on-facebook/

http://christinajoneswriter.com/2013/04/26/flash-fiction-maybe/

http://promisebook.net/2013/04/21/the-mind-of-christ/

http://jonlilley.com/2013/04/25/he-is-mighty-to-save/

http://melodylowes.com/2013/04/27/butterfly-to-be/

http://bipolarchristianity.com/2013/04/18/the-good-years/

http://heidiviars.com/2013/04/23/not-home-yet/

http://bowlingchef.wordpress.com/2013/04/08/look-into-the-sunset/

http://keithnicolas.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/the-sheeps-shepherd-psalm-7872/

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Perpetua – of Theseeker

for the REALITY Blog Award

There are five questions that go along with this award.

1) If you could change one thing, what would you change? No more sorrow, no more tears, no more pain, no more abuse

2) If you could repeat an age, what age would it be? I don’t even want to go there, sorry.  I like to live my life going forward, not in reverse!

3) What is one thing that really scares you? I don’t like jumping spiders!

4) What is one dream you have not completed, and do you think you will be able to complete it?  I would love to travel with my husband. And yes, we will, after the kiddos are on their own!

5) If you could be someone else for the day, who would you be? I have a hard enough time being me sometimes, not gonna try to be someone else.  Besides, I buried my old masks!

MY NOMINEES FOR REALITY BLOGGING AWARD

http://boyslumber.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/slaying-fear-april-25/

http://aliciasroses.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/creation-is-longing/

http://sweetrains.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/dont-panic/

http://mychristiancoffeeshop.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/loving-the-world-2/

http://dailymiraclesblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/09/miracle-40-text-messages/

thank you all, you have helped me build my faith, not give up, keep reaching, and keep growing!