Friends of the Heart

Thank you, Bethany , for your friendship!

 

Here are the rules:

 

 “These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers.

 

Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."

I usually shy away from publishing awards because there are so many wonderful blogs written by gifted women that inspire me and bring such delight to my mornings; it is difficult to choose one or two for an accolade.

This award touched my heart, though, and I wanted to share it with the women who have truly been a blessing to me through their phone calls, private messages, and e-mails.  I visit them each morning, before the sun comes up, as I sip my morning cup of coffee…

 

Renee at "Go East," they said...

Maria at Living on Adrenaline & Grace

Ruth at Just Another Day in Paradise

Eileen at Eileen On Him...at least, I try!

Elizabeth at In the Heart of My Home

Meredith at Sweetness and Light

Jennifer at Let the Little Ones Come

and...

Karen at her blog, with that shockingly clever title, Karen Edmisten

Thank you so much, friends!

Comments

[Karen Edmisten]

What a lovely thing to wake up to! Thank you, Donna! You touched my heart this morning, and I'm grateful. I know exactly what you mean about the awards thing, but I'll pass this one on, too, in honor of *you*! :-)

[Maria]

Thanks, Donna!

You're a friend of my heart, too!

[Eileen]

Donna, this is such a delightful surprise -- and what an honor to be included among such a rich group of blogs! If anyone deserves this, it's surely you. I'm very touched, and grateful. Thank you!

Warmly,
Eileen

[Renee]

Awwwww! Donna, you are so sweet to include me in your list of morning coffee reads (smile). I might interject here and add that I would most definitely place you at the top of my list (hands down!), a special lady whom I am so blessed to have met through online blogging and Catholic boards, a woman I have come to know as someone I would wish to emulate from your continuous examples of love and care behind the scenes, and your great gift of sincere friendship. Hugs to you Donna! Thank you.

[Jennifer in TX]

Dear Donna,
Thank you for this award. I usually don't do these type of things, either, but I just finished (albeit a week late) my list. :)
I also wanted you to know that I am lighting a candle for you and your family tonight and our Rosary is for ya'll. Many thanks and hugs to you.
Love,
Jennifer