In Appreciation
In December I will have been blogging for four years and during that time I've made quite a few friends from all over the country and the world. I began blogging as a way to journal our lives for our family who all live far away. The grandparents only get to see their grandchildren once or twice a year and it was a way for them to peek into our daily lives.
However, it turned into so much more than that. It has been a way for me to have an outlet for all the many thoughts and musings swirling around in my head. Through this blog, I've discovered a creative side to myself that I never knew existed. I've loved honing my writing skills. I enjoyed getting to know each of you who comment and interact with me. I've loved being introduced to new people through the blog world.
I can truly say these words found in Philippians 1:3-6 ~
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Some of you have been with me in spirit through some of the hardest times in my life and on the mountaintops. It's been a pleasure getting to know each of you and being able to encourage you as well as being encouraged by you!
So in appreciation, I want to have a blog give-away. Autumn is my absolute favorite season and I would like to give away an autumn-themed package!
The package will include a Fall apron, handmade cards, a tea tote and a 100% cotton dishcloth. All you have to do is leave a comment on my blog or under this post on facebook and I will draw a name next Friday, November 9th. My overseas friends are included in this!
Thank you for not only taking the time to read, but to those of you who leave me encouragement as well! I appreciate you all!
However, it turned into so much more than that. It has been a way for me to have an outlet for all the many thoughts and musings swirling around in my head. Through this blog, I've discovered a creative side to myself that I never knew existed. I've loved honing my writing skills. I enjoyed getting to know each of you who comment and interact with me. I've loved being introduced to new people through the blog world.
I can truly say these words found in Philippians 1:3-6 ~
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Some of you have been with me in spirit through some of the hardest times in my life and on the mountaintops. It's been a pleasure getting to know each of you and being able to encourage you as well as being encouraged by you!
So in appreciation, I want to have a blog give-away. Autumn is my absolute favorite season and I would like to give away an autumn-themed package!
The package will include a Fall apron, handmade cards, a tea tote and a 100% cotton dishcloth. All you have to do is leave a comment on my blog or under this post on facebook and I will draw a name next Friday, November 9th. My overseas friends are included in this!
Thank you for not only taking the time to read, but to those of you who leave me encouragement as well! I appreciate you all!
Your blog is an encouragement and inspiration to many of my days. Thanks, friend. Love you.
ReplyDeleteElaine W. Miller
www.SplashesofSerenity.com
What a lovely giveaway, Terri! Thanks for being such an encouragement to me!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being such an encouragement to me, Terri! Lovely giveaway!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove you blog; enjoy reading it each and every day.
ReplyDeleteSandy
Fall is my favorite season too.
ReplyDeleteIti's been a joy reading your blog, Terri. I know you have gone through bad times and good times and I, and I'm sure all your readers, pray for you in the bad and rejoice with you in the good. Such a lovely give-away!
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Kathy in Illinois
What a treat it would be to win this giveaway. I would love to have some of the things you have made. They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDebbi
Sweetheart...I love you and the way you bless and encourage others through your blogging!!
ReplyDeleteHello Terri,
ReplyDeleteI think you have the gift of encouragement. Have you ever been told that before?
As I think about it ,all of my favorite blogs are encouragers. The gift of hospitality too- - and I am sure there are more. God has fully equipped you as a faithful pastor's wife.
I have especially appreciated knowing another mother to a son with Aspergers. My Wesley always listens with interest when I read to him about you Nathan.
Blessings from Connecticut.
Your words have always been filled with encouragement Terri and I am thankful for our blogging friendship!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful crafting...as always!
Blessings!
~Nadine
I'd like to add my comments to the others that have written before me. I really do enjoy reading your blog and have been encouraged by you. I've prayed for you in your trials and felt challenged to do more for the Lord because of your example! Blessings to you, Donna
ReplyDeleteThank you for including us overseas!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to enter your giveaway And I think that you are very much appreciated by those of us who read your posts.
Hi miss terri, would love to win these neat items,God bless you and yours...Espy
ReplyDeleteHappy Bloggerversary! LOL Count me in for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Coleen
Hi Terri, happy 4th year anniversary! Even though I have taken a break from the routine of writing, I still enjoy reading up on how my blog-friends are doing. Your fall themed giveaway looks wonderful! God bless your day with His grace.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. The Lord uses you to speak to me every time I open it up.
ReplyDeleteCammie
What lovely gifts! Your blog is one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sharon
Wooo! How did I manage to miss this post?? Please enter my name too Terri, thank you! :) xxx
ReplyDeletePlease enter my name Terri for your give away.
ReplyDeleteSue x