Next month will mark my fourth year of blogging. While I prepare to touch bases with my loved ones around the country for the next few weeks, I’m taking a pause to review posts and progress. This could be fun!
From 2016July09*:
Connect
Have I mentioned lately I love the blogging community?
Imagine Heaven
I’m serious about that. Without getting all sappy here, the Blogosphere helps us feel heavenly at least now and then. A post rings in our souls, fills us with inexplicable joy (or at least makes us chuckle, think, rethink…) – reaffirms why we spend our time writing what we do. We comment and it goes on and on from there. Connection.
I’ve been blessed with friends I never would have imagined – and yet (unlike Erin and Roan whom I’ve known most of my life) we’ve never actually locked eyeballs. Still, these people get it. They make time to converse, explore different thoughts and perspectives. They not only work tirelessly to share life through their writing and blogging, but they Pay it Forward, help spread the good stuff around.
Today I am overflowing with appreciation for my friends. Somewhere in the blogosphere someone needs a ray of light and these folks are the brightest in my minuscule fleck in the universe.
So, this is me paying it forward today to only ten of the best of the blogosphere – from my humble perspective. If you haven’t met, stop by and say “Hi.” You won’t be sorry:
The delightful if sometimes slightly snarky CJ Hartwell at Feeding on Folly
The Great Thinker of Stuff, Mitch Teemley at The Power of Story,
The irrepressible Diane D. at Ladies Who Lunch Reviews…
Trailblazing life coach Michelle Malone at 2 R Better Than 1,
The gifted and gorgeous Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha at A Cooking Pot and TwistedTales,
Jacqui Murray at Worddreams, a military mom and my go-to friend for writing/blogging/publishing information on the spot,
Sweeter than ever, Oneta Hayes at Sweet Aroma
Mike Ridenour at New Hope for Dry Bones shares his from his no-nonsense, no excuses journey.
Let Adebisi Adetunji help you feel global empowerment at FeminineMaterz,
Anne Mehrling shares her life in the Mountains at Mehrling Muse
Sincerest thanks and love to each and every one of you – and especially those dears I couldn’t include today!
“He [God] makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.” Ephesians 4:16 (NLT)
*(a teeny bit tweaked)
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So glad you enjoy good connections here. I get it and also appreciate your words. Best to you and yours as you enjoy your experiences with them.
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Oh my, you do make a gal blush! Thank you so much for the love – believe me, the feeling is mutual.
Hope you have a marvelous trip and congrats on the four years! The blogosphere shines brighter with you! ☺️
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Thanks, Christi! My pleasure. We’ll have from the Midwest to the northwest covered again- when I return.
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Great post for yes I too love the blogging community!! Its been a great blessing in my life and I have met wonderful inspiring people through it, including you!! 🙂 ❤
Have a great time traveling around the country next week!!
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Awww… Thanks. It’s a dirty duty, but I’ll power through it.
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Wow! I was surprised to see my name in your list. Thank you. You often bring rays of sunshine to my life, and I’ve enjoyed connecting with you. I agree with you that the blogging world is very special, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.
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As am I Anne, thanks for sayin’ ❤
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Thank you for the shout-out, Roo. I have gained so much from your positive, upbeat posts that bring me back to the essentials of life. Congrats on your four year anniversary!
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Just sayin’ Jacqui ❤ and Thank You.
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