After my last blog post, Unconditionally, I received a lovely gesture from Carole Parkes. She has a delightful blog from across the pond that I follow. She nominated me for the Written Act of Kindness Award. This award is given from one blogger to another to let them know their words bring inspiration.
I am so very grateful to Carole and am sending a very belated THANK YOU!! Your award definitely brought a smile to my face at a time I needed a reason to smile 🙂
Please visit Carole Parkes blog at: https://carolec55.wordpress.com/author/caroleparkes/
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Later that day, the wonderful writer at the blog Spoons, Sailing, CRPS, and Penguins, nominated me for the Liebster award! The Liebster Award is given to introduce readers to newer blogs with fewer than 200 followers. Such a cool way to help each other out in the blogosphere!
The Rules:
Thank the person who nominated you and link their blog
A truly heartfelt thank you to Sailing Penguin!!!! She has a wonderful blog as well!
Answer the 11 questions sent by them. So here are my answers to Sailing Penguin:
Favourite colour Purple
Favourite car? It was a used Mazda 626, my Godfather helped me to purchase when in college.
Favourite place in the world? Japan
Any pets? Yes. Well, you all read about my Henry. We now just have the “other” dog, Scarlet. I am still not quite sure who plays the ‘pet role’ in our relationship 🙂
Can you play a musical instrument? I took piano lessons in middle school. I can still play a tune or two on my piano. Not that anyone ever has any requests…
Any hobbies? Writing! And when my hands allow, I love quilting and any craft involving a glue gun!
Favourite food? Meatloaf-I know boring-but my mom made a GREAT meatloaf
Tea or coffee? Definitely coffee in the morning, but I won’t refuse a cup of tea in the afternoon
Something you would never part with? My family
Favourite bird? Red Cardinal
Favourite TV programme? The third hour of the TODAY show with Kathie Lee & Hoda
Next, nominate blogs with less than 200 followers. The bad news, not all blogs list the number of followers, so I may have named a blog with 200+. The good news, I love reading your blog! 🙂
Please know you do NOT have to participate. I am happy for the opportunity to spread the word about your wonderful blogs! In no particular order:
http://wordwranglernc.wordpress.com/
http://painwarriors.wordpress.com/
http://girlseeksspoons.wordpress.com/
http://abodyofhope.wordpress.com/
http://lindamartinandersen.wordpress.com/
http://joanyedwards.wordpress.com/?wref=bif
http://carolec55.wordpress.com/
http://carolbaldwinblog.blogspot.com/
http://www.lindavigenphillips.com/blog/
List 11 questions for them to answer. Here are my 11 questions:
- Favorite color
- Favorite book
- Favorite place in the world
- Any pets?
- Can you play a musical instrument?
- Any hobbies?
- Favorite food?
- Tea or coffee?
- What is one thing you would never part with?
- If you write, where is your favorite place to write?
- Favorite movie/TV program?
You’ll notice I am using all but two of the same questions I was given-why reinvent the wheel, right?
Let them know they have been nominated. I most definitely will!
I am also extremely grateful for everyone’s comments of inspiration and support while I attempt navigation on my journey with grief.
Creating Through the Pain 
Congratulations, Kathleen! It was fun getting to know you just a bit better. I haven’t ever been to Japan, but my aunt and uncle lived there and I’ve always wished I could visit.
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Thank you 🙂 I was only 8. I hope to go back there someday. How cool that your aunt and uncle got to live there!
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Dear Kathleen,
Congratulations on your nominations!!! You so deserve them both. I truly love reading your blog posts, and cannot wait for your book. It was so fun finding out more about you today.
Thank you for the nomination! What a lovely surprise 🙂 I’m so honored to be included in your list with all of these other fine bloggers. You’ve made my week ❤
You remain in my prayers. Soft Hugs.
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Thank you so much. Your words always encourage or bring comfort to me. I wanted others to have that same opportunity with your blog. 🙂 I also love giving surprises! ❤ Sending back prayers and a gentle hug.
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Dear Kathleen,
You are very kind and deserving of the blog awards people have given you plus many more. Your blog posts come from the heart which reaches the depths of the hearts of your readers.
Thank you for nominating me for the Liebster Award. I am honored. I’ll do a post on my blog about it. It’ll be fun to recognize other people who write other wonderful blogs that inspire and entertain people.
Celebrate you
Never Give Up
Your Mother’s love for you is still there within you,
Joan
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Joan, thank you so very much for your friendship and kind words. I look forward to learning alittle more about you. Your blog is very special and I look forward to each new post 🙂 Thank you for saying that about my mom and reminding me that she is never far from me because her love beats in my heart.
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Congratulations and I must agree that I feel kindness through you words to me and by your sweet face.
I also want to tell you, “YEAH!!!!!” that you are on that brass fire pole and still hanging on, Kathleen. Fear or not…God is right there with you.
Continuing to pray for you.
Caring through Christ, ~ linda
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Linda, thank you. Your prayers mean so much and help to keep me holding on 🙂
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Thanks for the nomination! Your blog is well deserved of the award!
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Thank you Carol 🙂
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Kathy,
Thank you very much for the nomination for the Liebster Award. I accept with bells and whistles on, or at least the bells. (See my jester hat). I will do my best to post my formal acceptance in May. That’s my blog’s 3rd birthday. Yay!
Thanks again for the honor!
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Linda, you are so very welcome! I look forward to reading your responses(and the tinkling of your bells :)) to the questions AND celebrating your blog’s 3rd anniversary!!
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