I was so tickled to learn yesterday that I had received the Sisterhood Award. Since I grew up with only brothers and married a man who also only had brothers I felt kind of ripped off in the “sister” catagory. What an absolutely delightful award to receive.
My friend Carol gave me the award. She is not only an adoptive mom, but she has a huge heart for the orphan! She is a prayer warrior and does quilting by the boatload (and many of those are shipped to Northern Canada for the homeless – how cool is that??) On her blog she displays quilts she has made – they are gorgeous!! Thank you Carol – so very sweet of you!
Back to the award….I only began my blog 8 months ago and I have been so abundantly blessed by each of you who are my blogging friends – all 407 of you!! Depending on when we “met” – some of you have prayed for my family through Dw’s surgery, our trip to Africa to bring home Elijah and Elizabeth, the adjustment of the babies, our home being destroyed by fire, Graham’s surgery, Lucy’s death, the aftermath of the fire, Tyler depl*ying, living in the hotel for 5 weeks, finding a rental, Jubilee’s paperwork, to just name a few in the last 8 months!!
After the fire, many of you sent packages filled with sweet love to help us rebuild our lives and bring us some cheer. Many of you pray for us in the night when you wake. Many of you send me sweet emails expressing your love to me.
Girlfriends, you are my sisters. It never fails. When I am having a sad time or a hard day, it is your comments, emails, and prayers that give me the boost I need.
How in the world could I give the Sisterhood Award to a few of you? So this Sisterhood Award is for all 407 of you. I’m not kidding or taking the easy way out. If I didn’t have 9 children and friends from out of state visiting at this moment I would take and type out all 407 of your names…but I obviously can’t do that.
So please, in all sincereity…all 407 of you, please, please, please – don’t feel awkward – just accept this award and link back to this post and join in the fun…a Sisterhood Award from your sister in Colorado who prays for you and loves you too!! Infact, I have mentioned from time to time, if I could have you all over for coffee I would. You guys just totally rock!!
And who would’ve guessed that when I would lay in bed as a little girl dreaming of having a sister, that one day I would have 407?? You guys so totally rock!!
Anyway, in order to officially be the recipient of this prestigious award, here are a few things that need to be done —–
1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received your award.
1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received your award.
PS I’m going to be peaking in on you – so you better have accepted the award!! =)
Linn,
You have got to be one of Gods sweetest creations! You are a blessing to many!
AAaaaWWWwwww Linney: So busy with your 407 new sisters, and jaded with your old brothers, (and keeping DW in the crawl space) you totally forget about your testosterone toting NEW brothers?????????LOL
Thats O.K. they probably don’t make or give out awards on these blog sites for Rednecks anyway. So I will just rejoice and be happy for Rach and her award..
Thank you so much Linny… you are a sweetheart and I think “sisterhood” appropriately applies to what has been created by God’s hands here on your blog. And yes – I still wake up in the night and pray for your family.
Pay no mind to Mr. Daddy’s teasing – you know he’d only do that if he loved you like a sister.
Oh yeah… and his spelling of your name was an unintentional nickname… I kinda like “Linney” too 🙂
Linn,
Someone showed your blog to me about 2 months ago and i just wanted you to know that I have found it so encouraging. Your belief, faith, perseverance, and trust is incredible and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us!
Blessings,
Molly
This is so sweet of you :0)
Maybe I need to start a blog.
I’ll accept the Sisterhood anyway…I don’t have sisters either
I felt funny accepting, but realized that I couldn’t pass it on without accepting it in the first place!
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Love you,
Jen
Thanks for the award Sista!
But listen, I’ve got a bone to pick with you girly….
Whaz up with you bustin’ me like that?? I thought you were a marriage counselor…and now you are taking sides? And K-man’s side at that! 🙂 And isn’t there some unwritten blog rule that says we are loyal to one another?? Huh. And can’t a girl just check on her blogs while she’s taking a break from painting to sip some soothing tea? Golly.
Ok, I forgive you but only because I love you so much. Now you be nice from now on! 🙂
Linn, I agree. You are so sweet and such a blessing to me and all who read your blog. Have a wonderful day my friend.
Aaahhh—you are definitely one of the sweetest woman of God! A treasured bloggy friend.
PS Thank you so much for praying for Ian. My heart cannot imagine how tough this is for his family. They are so amazing. Their faith in God is so inspiring.
Thank you for being SUCH a blessing.
Linny,
Love the new “Blogover” and especially the new photos of all the kids. Bought a ticket to Uganda today…travelling in May!
Blessings,
Teresa
Just wanted to stop by and see how your family was doing. God bless your family and I will be watching your jounery to your new little one! You are on our family prayer list!
Carrie
HEY!! Thanks Linny!! That is so sweet of you! Okay I have already put the award on my blog and I promise to write a post as soon as I can!
I need more sisters- especially ones that love the Lord and adoption! How fun to be part of an awesome group of women!!
Blessings to you sweet friend!!
Love
Jean