Seven Things

Sweet Esther shared this award with me which is accompanied with a meme.

So participate if you like, and if not, just enjoy the award!

Seven things I did before: (before what is my question, so I’m choosing before kids, or BK as we say around here)


1. I was a jogger.


2. I wore nail polish.


3. I slept more.


4. I watched football.


5. I wrote lots of letters to family and friends.


6. I kept a file of jokes to share.


7. I worked at a doctor’s office.





Seven things I do now:


1. I am amused by my children every day.


2. I am working again at the same doctor’s office.


3. I pray more.


4. I listen to my girls talk about various and sundry things.


5. I sing loudly in the car.


6. I enjoy “inside” jokes with my hubby.


7. I cherish my friendship with my sister.



Seven things I would like to do:


1. Travel around the USA with my family.


2. Be able to help out my in-laws more and my sister who works so hard.


3. Be financially independent so none of my family had to work.


4. Crochet more with the lovely new yarns available.


5. Be more consistent.


6. Lose weight.


7. Learn to quilt.





Seven things that attract me to my husband:


1. He takes care of us all as best he can. I’ll do a blog about that some day.


2. His strong faith.


3. His love for our children.


4. His selflessness.


5. His laughter.


6. His respect for his mom and dad.


7. His stubbornness.



Seven favorite foods:


1. Teriyaki Chicken and rice


2. Yakamishy (family recipe)


3. Alaskan King Crab
4. Peaches in season


5. Rangoons with crab and crème cheese


6. Oatmeal


7. Pasta dishes





Seven things I say most often:


1. Where is your sister?


2. Just a minute.


3. What are you doing?


4. Good morning, Dr. _____’s office.


5. What pharmacy do you use?


6. What?


7. I love you!

Seven people I am tagging:


1. Sarah


2. Kelly


3. Glenda


4. Laura


5. Susan


6. Cheryl


7. Jan

How kind!

Michelle has graciously given me a blog award. Now I'm supposed to share it with others! What a nice way to encourage others and let them know you appreciate their blogs.

So, here goes:

Barb -- whose posts, while infrequent, never fail to make me smile! I admire her forthrightness and her loving posts about her granddaughters and what they're doing and learning about.

The Nightly Knitter -- her posts, which are now gone, about the election provided me with insight and useful information. I admire her skill at knitting!

Laura -- her strength and faith are an inspiration. In sharing about Ben and her family on her blog, we all have been enriched by the love that is shared within their family.

The May Family -- when you think life is difficult, take a gander here and see how other folks, on the other side of the world, are working really hard to bring the knowledge of saving grace in Christ Jesus to folks in Africa, and doing so under trying circumstances. Pray for them!

Ripples of Peace -- interesting and full of variety!

Angie -- she also has variety on her blog. Check out her recent post about the solar system!

Sarah -- my daughter and friend, of whom I am (sorry for the lack of humility here) very proud!

Aw, thanks!

Esther has bestowed an award upon my blog. How nice! Pop over and see her cutie pie kids! There smiles will make you grin for sure!

Now the hard part is to pass it on to other folks! I believe the number is supposed to be 10, but being the independent minded person that I am, I'm rejecting that standard and issuing it to those I think deserve a hug for their wonderful blog posts. If you care to pass it on, please do so to however many people you think should have it.

So here goes:

1. Gina has such a real way of sharing her joys and struggles. When she writes, sometimes I wonder if she's been peeking in my brain. When she writes about struggling with certain things, although I do not face her same struggles, it reminds me that we each have our own burdens to overcome with the help of the Lord. Her faith is amazing. I admire her for sharing it, warts and all, and for the loving care and patience she lavishes on her sweet son, John.

2. Angie's thoughtful posts inspire me! She is a good writer and a classy lady.

3. Susan's posts impress me with their brain power. Gosh she can think her way around theological subjects and other things, and because of that I always learn things from her posts.

4. Jane is what I would call an "old guard" homeschooler and not because in age she's reached a certain age. In fact, I have no idea what Jane's age is. It's because she exhibits an independence and a sense of let's check that out and then thinks her way through what she's discovered. She doesn't do this in a way that is insulting to others. And I do not mean to demean in any way other folks who operate differently from Jane. I just mean that I admire Jane for her convictions and the way she comes to them.

I reserve the right to award more folks in the future with this award, but for now, that's it folks!

Thanks, Kelly Jean, Jelly Bean!

My friend has awarded me my first blog award, which makes me blush, and also makes me feel all fuzzy warm and stuff!

Thanks, friend!