50,000 Visits, 2 Years Blogging and a Giveaway

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I've been keeping an eye on my page hit counter and realized that at some point this evening, it got to 50,000 hits. Amazing. This December 30th will make exactly two years that I've been blogging.

I love doing this because it gives me an opportunity to keep in touch with family and friends, as well as journal what is going on in my life and write some of my thoughts down. I appreciate each one of you who visits here and comments.

So I thought it was time for me to do a giveaway! If you leave me a comment on this post between now and Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. EST, you can win an apron like the one above. It may be a different fabric, but the style will be the same. I'll throw in some other goodies as well to make it interesting.

So, just leave a comment and I'll put the names in a basket and draw one out on Tuesday.

Thank you for reading my blog. I appreciate you all!

Comments

  1. Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouseDecember 19, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Congratulations on 2 yrs blogging!! Please enter me in your giveaway, I have always wanted an apron and have never hadone!:0) Have a great weekend!:0)

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  2. Lisa @ Life with 4!December 19, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    I know I've told you before that I always enjoy visiting your blog. I love your heart. Jesus shines through your words.

    What a sweet giveaway! I've been thinking about having one over at my blog because I always enter giveaways but have never hosted one. It's about time!

    have a wonderful day with your family. My kids are out for Christmas break so we plan on staying in our PJ's tomorrow and doing some baking.

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  3. NadineDecember 19, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    Wow! That is great Terri - I so enjoy visiting with you through your blog. Through your ups & downs you keep us all encouraged and inspired!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  4. TexInTheCityDecember 19, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    Sweet! I just started cooking and can USE an apron!

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  5. ElizabethdDecember 19, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    Wow, Terri, 50,000!Well done! I'm not surprised as I love coming to visit your blog.
    I'd love to enter, but as you know, I live in France so may not be eligible.

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  6. TerriDecember 19, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Elizabeth, of course you are eligible!

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  7. PattiDecember 19, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Congrats, I love your website !

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  8. AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    What Terri 2 years. It doesn't seem it has been that long. Congratulations. I always look forward to Wednesdays.
    Hugs,
    Elizabeth

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  9. JodyDecember 19, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    From a fellow 'pw' I enjoy reading your blog especially your transparency and "realness"(is that a word?). It is evident that you hold the hand of God has you pilgrim through this world. Congratulations!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Terri, I love your blog. I visit every day! Congratulations on 2 years blogging. You are a wonderful mother and wife. It's a joy to read about your life and family and to cry with your sorrows. God bless you and keep on blogging! Thank you, Kathy in Illinois

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  11. AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Wow! 50,000 visits? That's wonderful Terri! :) I think you were one of the first people to comment on my original blog, and we've been friends ever since...yay!

    And what a fabulous giveaway! You know how I pretty much live in my apron! Please enter my name in the draw, thank you!

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  12. DianneDecember 19, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Congratulations on two years of some really wonderful posts. I know I'm family but may I sign up for your giveaway? I love your apron's and I could use one.

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  13. CammieDecember 19, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Terri,

    I would love to win one of your aprons. I am always amazed at your creations.

    Cammie (Chfweb)

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  14. Sue CahillDecember 19, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Reaching two incredible milestones, that must feel great. The apron is lovely and you are are a lovely and generous lady to share one with the lucky winner.

    Thanks for the chance.

    Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)

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  15. AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Oh, how sweet Terri! Congratulations on your blogging milestones! You are such an encouragement and it is always a joy for me to visit here!

    Blessings to you,
    Sharon

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  16. Melissa GrohDecember 19, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Pick me! Pick me! I need an apron! Seriously, though, it's nice to read your blog and know what's going on with you guys!

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  17. AngelaDecember 20, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Congratulatiosn on your blogging achievements from another Pastor's wife here in the UK
    Count me in [if Britain is on your mailing list!]
    christmas Blessings xx

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  18. GaeDecember 21, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    How quickly that has flown I am sure. i can hardly believe in April I will ahve been blogging for one year.
    This is a beautiful apron.

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  19. Kim MurphyDecember 21, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Hi Terri...I've never left a comment before, but I do read your blog pretty regularly. It is one place I know I can go and read something worthwhile! Thanks so much for doing it. Maybe you'll inspire me. Merry, merry Christmas! (P.S. I would LOVE to win an apron...and maybe, someday, learn how to make one for myself!)

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  20. Karen ADecember 21, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Hi Terri,
    Count me in as someone who enjoys your blog, (and admires your meal plans). And like many other commenters, I also don't own an apron :).

    --Karen A (kjsa from CHF)

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