Contemplations of a Mommy "Monk"

Denise keeps sending me lots of love and I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying that! It's so wonderful to have friends, isn't it? Thanks Denise! I was thinking, why is it that Denise always gets the awards and then she is the one who sends them on to me? I want to give her an award for once! That's really the way it ought to be, you know, since she is such an encouragement. And, then, the opportunity finally came my way! It's my turn to hand out the presents! Robin , at the Heart of Wisdom blog , kindly sent an award my way - Blogger of Purpose . I have been thinking about PURPOSE lately: making a point to do things intentionally, deliberately and to live with the purpose of Christ before me at all times. Now it's my turn to pass the award on to people who blog with purpose - divine purpose. These are the people that come to mind (consider yourselves awarded DOUBLY today since you are both friends and bloggers of purpose): Denise : Her heart overfl...

My BFF (Bloggy Friend Forever) Denise has sent me a little love today. And some days, we all need a little love, if you know what I mean. Denise always seems to be giving me such nice gifts...maybe someday, I'll be able to reciprocate. Anyhow, it's good to have friends. They encourage us, lift us up when we are down, they cheer for us, they are there for us every step of the way and they truly care. So, when someone says I'm friendly, I take that as a sincere complement. I think the blogging community I have found is full of friends - can't wait till we can see each other face to face and give real life hugs! Someone who is always friendly to me and who has really made me feel loved is Vicki . Go visit her if you haven't before because her writing is amazing and her heart is pure.

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 ...

Denise, probably the sweetest blogger in the world, blessed me yesterday by saying that "I" lift "her" up. I'm pretty sure she got that backwards though because she's the one who lifts me up with her sweet comments daily. I accept as a gift from a friend because I need to be lifted up daily. Thank you Denise .

My new sweet friend Denise has just tagged me (me?) with this lovely award. The Mathetes award is for those whose purpose is to grow disciples. What a true honor as my vision is discipleship. Thanks Denise! I have grown in my own personal discipleship through the following blogs: Laurel Wreath , Sharon , Elisa , the gals at Laced with Grace , and Vicki . Thanks to each of you for inspiring me to continue on this sometimes difficult journey.