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And the Award Goes To...

Blogger Reflection Award (created by Jocelyn Dixon)

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Amanda/ Superangel - What can I say? She's my oldest child, my firstborn daughter. She is so much like me and then not at all. I have heard it said that teachers learn more about themselves when they teach than the lesson they are giving to others.

Amanda amazes me so often with her insight to things. She is a very charismatic young lady, but also very private and personal. This makes her a very mature, enjoyable friend to have and a lovely daughter to be around. She gives me and others much cause to reflect on things. She is a true blessing in my life.

She, at 17, is also writing for NJAO, The Girlhood Home Companion Magazine, and has started The Carnival of Homesteading and a Secret Sisters for Young Ladies with her sister, Jocelyn.

 

Robin Sampson, Heart of Wisdom - There is much to say about Robin. I love this woman; I love her homeschool method. She is a real, down-to-earth lady, and someone to aspire to be like. Like everyone elde on this list, she is the real deal. Her posts are full of scripture, wisdom, reflecting. She is a true follower of the One True God and not afraid to tell you. When you leave her blog you feel you know her better and have just been to a Bible study. She is a lovely lady, and I am happy to know her.

 

Sprittibee - What a fun an inspirational blogger. I visit every couple of days to see what new idea or thoughts she may have. She also posts a lot about her homeschooling, in great detail. I love seeing her pictures and reading how she is doing in her daily life as she depends on the Lord. I have enjoyed getting to know her better as a personal friend, and what she posts about her life and how she relates God to it makes me reflect on many areas of my own life.

 

Enjoy the Journey, Lindsey - I have just gotten to know Lindsay's blog recently, but I visit it every couple of days. I love the mix of topics she blogs about and always leave pondering something she has written. I feel that we are kindred spirits in many things, and I am happy to give her this award.

 

 

Christina, quietcajun- This dear lady has become a friend of mine through blogland. She made a beautiful afghan for dear LucyLillie, as well as many other hsb babes. She considers it a labor of love and a blessed time of prayer to be able to do so. That is selfless giving. Her blogposts just seem to flow as she tells about her family and daily life and how the Lord is in it. I love her pictures and all the encouragement and praise she gives to others. She is a blogger to reflect on.

 

Christine Read - I love reading Christine's blogs. She is uplifting, encouraging and inspirational. I know, those words all pretty much meant the same thing, but they are all words that come to mind when I read her blog. She is an exceptional Mom, and it is reflected in her posts.

 

Dana at Principled Discovery - Honestly, some of Dana's posts are way over my head. This woman is very learned in many things. I have had the privilege of having her read my blog and comment several times (and we had our last babykins within days of each other, too!!).

I truly respect what she has to say and how she handles comments and issues. She is a personable blogger, knows what she believes and an interesting read. She also started her own carnival, the Carnival of Principled Government!

 

Lindafay, Higher Up and Further In - What a precious lady. The way she teaches her children is truly inspirational. They are so smart. No exaggeration! She posts regularly about child-training or teaching methods and shares planners and ideas to help out he rest of us. She is an inspirational blogger and a very wise woman. I never leave her blog without having learned something or having something to hang onto and reflect on.  

 

Anyachristine - Christy is a gentle, encouraging lady. I met her when we ere in TN. She has a blog here at hsb, but she also blogs at  Until My Last Breath. Her posts are very thoughtful and you will surely spend time reflecting on them! If you are interested in some beautiful jewelry, she is also in the process of getting a website up  for her business at The Jewel Vine.

TNMOMTOMANYBLESSINGS, Maria is a blogger I met at a Barn Dance in TN is February. I didn't even get to spend much time talking to her, but she told me that if I make it back to TN, she would love to sit and have a cup of tea. I think that was the nicest thing she could have said to me. What a warm, loving, inviting thing to offer a "stranger". After that, she stopped by regularly, just to check in, with encuraging words. Maria's blog is one I visit regularly, and her posts on family, homeschooling, *goats!, and all the reflective pictures she posts are an inspiration. She always has something encouraging or praise-worthy to say or to think about.

 

Blogboy, Eric - I have gotten to know Eric personally over the past few months, and I will tell you that he is someone who writes profoundly at times. He always has something to ponder. As a matter of fact, this 16yo who helps his Dad and Mom run their business has established a website to reflect on many topics called Not Just An Opinion.com. I also *really* liked his black and white duckling pictures!

 

Sylvia, totustuus - another younger blogger. Sylvia is a friend of Jocelyn's though there is much they disagree on and can discuss. I have been blessed by this young lady's comment and encouragement more times than I can count on my own blog, though. She is very insightful and quite sweet. She always has something to share. I saw a picture of her for the first time last week. She looks like a great kid!  

 

 

Blogging with a Purpose (created by Eric Novak)

 

Denise, HeartnSoul actually has 3 blogs. Each of which focuses on something that she purposefully blogs about. Whether its the love for her family, great homeschool information, or just what's in the news, Denise blogs with a purpose. I have come to know Denise and I know that her main purpose in all those things is to serve the Lord.

 

Jocelyn - Anyone who knows my 2nd daughter Jocelyn knows that she blogs with a purpose.  I am awestruck at how she has grown through her blogging in he past year as she purposes in her heart to serve the Lord as a young lady after His own heart.

She posts many different things, but they are all related to her purpose and show her wonderful personality! she is a tender, yet bold young lady and I am proud to be her mother.

She, at 16, is also writing for NJAO, The Girlhood Home Companion Magazine, and has started The Carnival of Homesteading with her sister, Amanda. She runs about 4 or 5 blogs and still finds time to do all that is required of her here at home. She also is writing her 2nd novel (as she patiently awaits her editor - me!! - to finish her first!)

 

TOSPUBLISHER, Paul & Gena Suarez - Of course this woman writes with a purpose! To think that only a year ago I had no idea who she was, and now I consider her a good friend. If you have been to a conference and heard her or Paul, read an article in TOS, or only been to her blog, you know that she not only blogs with a purpose, but lives it too! 

Talking with Gena you know that purpose and that she speaks from her heart. She cares about what she says; she says what she means. She is a wonderful wife and Mom. She is someone I admire and respect. Both her and Paul. He is a great Bible teacher. They both share a passion for homeschooling and the Lord. They live with purpose.

 

Rachel - My 3rd daughter, who blogs with a purpose at age 13. She is truly inspirational. Truly. She once had a Mom tell her in a comment that she didn't realize she was only 13 - she thought she was a Mom! I know Rachel is a bit young, and it shows, but I also know that she has a purpose to be kind and loving and serve her God. I know this, because I know her heart. I also know she struggles as a young lady. I know, because she is honest, and it shows in her blogging. She is on her way to becoming a wonderful woman of God, and I am proud of her. She also recently started a homestead blog to post homestead-y things on. I love this girl!

 

Babymakers, Rachel - I love going to Rachel's blog. There is so much to learn on her blog! She is a grass-roots gal with a lot of common sense. Shepurposes to share her common sense as well as her knowledge in her blog posts. She knows her principlesand is not afraid to stand on them. She is a bright, encouraging young woman. I always learn something new when I visit her blog.

 

Paulie Suarez, Jr., DarthYxpu - I am giving Paulie this award because he does blog with a purpose, albeit his purpose is for you to visit his blog! I have enjoyed getting to know each of the Suarez boys, and Paulie shares a lot on his blog about heir family adventures.

 

So, there you have it. My nominations for the 2 awards created by 2 young adults who desire to recognize bloggers who blog intentionally. I hope you will check out these blogs. There are 3 icons you have to choose from. You can get the codes at Jocelyn's original blogpost and at Eric Novak's blog.

Note: if you did the Thinking Blogger Award or were given it but did not participate - you are welcome to use this Award instead and spread the word!
Sincerely, Jocelyn

Blessings...
   Jacque

 

Thank you

1:00 PM, Friday, June 8, 2007 .. Posted by totustuus

Thank you for your kind words about me. :-) I appreciate being given this award from you especially. There are a lot of great bloggers up there. ^^ I love how you gave the award to your daughters!! That is really special. They are all worthy of receiving it twice over!!
Regards,
Sylvia

Edited by totustuus on Friday, June 8, 2007 at 12:01 PM

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5:39 PM, Friday, June 8, 2007 .. Posted by DarthYxpu

Oh, jolly! You gave me the award!

Thank you!

I'll try to post about it soon (I'm really busy).
:D
On your right side-bar it still says "Baby #8 due in April".

Just thought I'd let you know.

Have a great day!

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1:48 AM, Saturday, June 9, 2007 .. Posted by quietcajun

Wow! I am very humbled! Thank-you so much.

Guess what arrived in the mail today? Oddly... the raspberry yarn. Isn't that weird? It almost made me want to make another one for LucyLillie!

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3:11 AM, Saturday, June 9, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous

You are way too nice to me. It is going to go to my head and then you will be sorry. : )

I will get to this, but I'm behind on what I'm supposed to be. All that yellow all over my blog is not what I was supposed to be doing this evening, but once I started, I couldn't very well stop!

Dana
http://gottsegnet.blogspot.com

Hello!

12:13 PM, Saturday, June 9, 2007 .. Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES

First of all... I hate giving things like this and leaving anyone out. I mean seriously afraid I'm going to hurt someone's feelings or something! Anyway, I chose you all because I enjoy your posts and they make me think. -Except in Sylvia's case; I read her comments!
Honestly, I have only been to your blog a few times dear, but I have been reading your comments for many months and not just on my blog, either! It was nice, though, finally getting to see what you look like!

Dana- yeah, whatever. I mean about the bring way to nice to you, that is! I appreciate your point of view and honesty. Besides that, your comments are intriguing!

I so appreciate all of my blogger friends and their blogs.

I am so glad that Jocelyn and Eric came up with these awards. Great idea.

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11:25 PM, Saturday, June 9, 2007 .. Posted by HeartnSoul

Hi Jacque! Thank you so much for your kind words :) did you know I used to have 6 blogs? lol 3 is easier :)

"Blogging with a Purpose" is kind of a scary thing, I guess I really didn't think about it, but now because of the award I absolutely need to make certain that the "purpose" is not just empty philosophy (love of speculation and theorizing) warned about in Colossians 2:8-23, but something valid- based on the fear of God (being the foundation of wisdom). Thanks so much!

love
Denise

Thank You!

4:02 PM, Sunday, June 10, 2007 .. Posted by anyachristine

Jacque,
Thanks so much for thinking of me! I love the new banner. I'll try to post as soon as I can. I feel like I haven't had time to post lately....then this award. Well, I'm thinking that it will motivate me to find the time to write more. Thanks for the kind words- I appreciate your blog as well.
Just a small correction--my website, The Jewel Vine, is my jewelry site (not a blog) and it is not completed. So, if someone goes there to find blog entries, they won't be there. But, feel free to visit in the next month to see my jewelry designs!
Have a blessed day!
Christy :)

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2:23 PM, Monday, June 11, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous

What an excellent post. You are such an awesome encourager. I don't know how you manage to lift everyone up so wonderfully with your hands so very full of chores and children! ;) God bless you, sweetie!

TY!

3:16 PM, Monday, June 11, 2007 .. Posted by babymakers

Thanks for thinking of me.

I am sorry I could not get back to you sooner but I was out of town all weekend.

Do you still need a post for something or has the time past?

I don't have a HSblog. (although sometimes I think I should)

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3:36 PM, Monday, June 11, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous

Thank you so much Jacque!! I feel honored! :)

Lindsey @ enjoythejourney

Thank you

12:53 PM, Tuesday, June 12, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous

Thanks, Jacque. If you are inspired in any way, then I am so pleased to hear about it. I do hope my (HIS) blog is helpful in some small way.

To His Glory,
lindafay

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9:04 PM, Sunday, July 1, 2007 .. Posted by anyachristine

Hey Jacque,
Just wanted you to know that I FINALLY wrote a post about this award. So, go to my blog and check it out.
Hope all is well with you and your family-
Blessings,
Christy

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3:05 AM, Sunday, August 19, 2007 .. Posted by Anonymous

It only took me forever minus a couple months to answer, but I finally did and have it posted.

Thank you!

Dana
http://gottsegnet.blogspot.com

Thank You

12:29 AM, Sunday, August 26, 2007 .. Posted by heartofwisdom

Thanks for award Jacque. What a sweetie you are. I'll post soon. We're on our way to Nashville to find a new home so I won't be blogging much for a while.

I always get encouraged when I visit here.


Blessings,
Robin