I was given this award by Bears In Exile
Denise at Shorty Bears Place : says
What is on my heart this morning is Encouragement. A word of hope or affirmation is a real blessing to building one another up – with the view of leading us closer to God.I have been really encouraged, inspired, challenged and stirred up by a lot of posts that I have read. They have drawn me closer to God, desiring to follow in His Footsteps more and more.So, with that in mind I have designed this Award called “You Encourage me to follow in his Footsteps!
Thank you so much, I try to be an encourager but I have to say you guys encourage ME!! Seriously more than you know! Thank you.
I am passing this on to Shalee at Shalee’s Diner, seriously girl I don’t know where I would be without your encouragement. You got me through a tough year this year.
Then Barbara at Stray Thoughts gave me two awards:
I am going to pass this award on to a blog that may be new to you, but I have come to adore her. Genesis Moment
I am humbled thank you so much.
Now you just want me to cry don’t you Barbara!! Seriously thank you so much.
I am passing the Forever Friend award on to Iris. I know I have not been very chatty lately, but I wanted to remind her that she is a dear friend. I am sorry we could not hook up when I was in Phx. But believe me I will be there many times in the future =)



Laurel, I’m so happy that God could use me to help you. What I love most about our friendship is that this encouragement is entirely reciprocal. Let’s just hope that God has things a little easier for you this year than last. If not, then you know how to reach me. And I mean it when I say anytime, Laurel – anytime!
Well, of course you deserve these awards, Laurel. Congratulations. And you chose the perfect person to pass the encouragement award to – Shalee!
It’s lovely when I see someone so deserving of this type of bloggity bling….
I know what it means to you (and those you passed it along to)
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