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Charlie Gibson said tonight on the ABC news that there are over 14,000 mommy bloggers out there. This recent fad of Mommy blogging has become newsworthy. It's interesting though isn't it? Women around the world are communicating the way women used to connect in a community. The web has provided a new source of relationships for those who might otherwise feel isolated in their small world.

I am glad to be a part of this growing community and glad to have found new friends who live miles away. I wonder, however, how many Mommy blogs offer eternal hope for those in the midst of the challenges of motherhood? My prayer is that my home here online would be a place for community and hope in the small details of life and in the huge wide world. What an exciting privilege.

Addendum: Funny, after I wrote this, Denise passed on the community blogger award. I hope that I have fostered a sense of community here as some of these other ladies have:


Iris
Vicki
Shannon
Lori

These gals know how to make you feel welcome by rolling out the red carpet, serving up the coffee and sweets and giving bloggy hugs if you come by. That's the kind of hospitality that grows a community (a family).
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Denise said…
We are all blessed to have you as part of the blogging community my friend, I love you.
October 16, 2007 at 5:51 AM
lori said…
I am honored...I could have written what you wrote myself...I truly began this as a journal for myself and it has become a blessing in so many forms....I read daily words that BLESS me and urge me on...I believe God is smiling at this! Women connecting, encouraging and praising Him...while on the journey!
Thank you so much...you are the one blessing...thank you for encouraging me! I can't think of another out there who deserved this little honor more than you!!
peace and hugs!
lori
October 16, 2007 at 8:45 PM
eph2810 said…
I am very honored, Heather for receiving this sweet award.
Yes, the blogsphere has changed quite a bit, hasn't it? I am so thrilled to see so many women sharing their faith in Christ.
Thank you for awarding Sting My Heart.

Blessings to you and yours.
October 17, 2007 at 1:51 AM
Vicki said…
Heather, you're a joy to know, and I'm glad we've 'met' via the blogosphere. Thank you for this award. Always sweet to be encouraged like this. God bless you and your ministry here!
October 17, 2007 at 2:50 PM
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