Today one of my bloggin’ pals passed on an award in a comment. The title of his link, I would bet, sums it up for us all in a way. Know this, I don’t acknowledge this to toot my own horn. He said in the link that there are some blogs that make him smile. That was a nice, nice thing for him to say. Some days i try to define or perhaps refine my voice. I am definitely a work-in-process…..one of God’s “Kids Under Construction”.
His link (which gave me my third star already)reminds me that things are ok with my writing. In spreading myself so thin, my writing pace has been off. I am happy that mine was among the blogs that make him smile.
http://journeyman1977.wordpress.com/2012/12/16/spreading-some-more-cheer-cos-im-sick-of-being-sad/
After a sorrowful couple of days for the country, i am glad that there have been times i made him smile….
Here are the rules for the blog of the year award.
The Rules for this award are simple and here they are:
1 Select the blog(s) you think deserve the ‘Blog of the Year 2012’ Award
2 Write a blog post and tell us about the blog(s) you have chosen – there’s no minimum or maximum number of blogs required – and ‘present’ them with their award.
3 Please include a link back to this page ‘Blog of the Year 2012’ Award – and include these ‘rules’ in your post (please don’t alter the rules or the badges!)
4 Let the blog(s) you have chosen know that you have given them this award and share the ‘rules’ with them
5 You can now also join our Facebook page – click the link here ‘Blog of the Year 2012’ Award and then you can share your blog with an even wider audience
Here are some blogs I think deserve the award—I hope each of you realize you make a difference!
http://journeyman1977.wordpress.com
http://misswhiplash.wordpress.com/
http://smallhousebiggarden.wordpress.com/
http://mamasemptynest.wordpress.com/
http://francineinretirement.wordpress.com/
Believe Anyway 
congratulations on your 3rd star and thank you for sharing the award again!
You are right – the events of the last few days bring things into sharp perspective don’t they?
they sure do! and thanks….
Oh WOW! Thank you so much Kate for that wonderful surprise..for me..little me..tucked away in this cold corner of Bulgaria ..a Blog of the Year Award..I am tickled pink, and by gosh I am also jiggered!
I think that it is due to age but I do not understand how to put Awards onto my blog…I have tried and tried and failed everytime….so I shall write about it instead…. but I thank you from the bottom of my heart… Happy Christmas!
aw you are so very welcome!! i do have a link here that will talk you through how to do it, if you want! or you can email me…http://dogear6.com/2012/01/01/adding-a-widget-to-your-sidebar/
CONGRATULATIONS KATE! When I visit your blog I am always informed, encouraged and inspired by your writing. I am glad you put your God given gift to use for the benefit of all who benefit from your words. Thank you so much for also nominating me for the award. I am honored and humbled by your consideration. Keep up the great work that you do on your site!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
thanks so much francine….it makes me happy to know that i encourage you or inspire you. that is my dream—to uplift……God is good….ALL the time.
Congratulations again, Kate! Well deserved indeed!
thanks my friend. i appreciate it.
In these days of tragedy and discouragement, it’s important that those of us who have faith in the One who gives us hope shine our little candles of light in this dark world. You do that, Kate. Thanks for the lovely award. We all have to do our part and I sure hope, like you, that what I write inspires others or just gives them a reason to smile. Merry Christmas, my friend!
oh you most definitely inspire, dear friend. and you are right. each little candle dispels the darkness and dreariness a bit more….