Spreading Lovies

I've been lucky enough to get bunches of awards, and for this I am grateful and well, kinda humbled *blushing*

Something really special happened to me recently, though, that made receiving some of these bloggy gifts top-notch...they were specifically made with me (and a few other bloggy buddies) in mind. I was downright, flat-out floored. This one was awarded to me by Mary of Work of the Poet. Here are her sweet words:

Chuck of Foster Me Up made a comment today that we need some new awards. That prompted me to come up with this award which I mean to give to a number of wonderful bloggers who indeed "light up my life."

Now I will NOT subject you to the song by Debbie Boone that she sang in 1978. But I will quote from Rabbi Michael Strassfeld in order to describe the people I think deserve this award:

"Light gives of itself freely, filling all available space. It does not seek anything in return; it asks not whether you are friend or foe. It gives of itself and is not thereby diminished."
Here are the list of awardees:
Chuck of Foster Me UpSandee of Comedy PlusSandy Carlson of Writing in FaithRoger of Idaho Daily PhotoMo of It's A Blog Eat Blog Worldellen b of The Happy Wondererjams of The Poor Mouthjmb of Nobody ImportantJim of Jim's Little BlogMarilyn of More Random Than AverageIvanhoe of Communique from IvanhoeIan of The Popcorn PrincipleTravis of Trav's ThoughtsJeff B of A Word in EdgewiseJamie of Duward DiscussionLois of Lowdown from LoisPenelope/Mama Bear of Cafe at the End of the UniverseLing/Elaine of It's not a Weekend; It's a Lifestyle
Mary, I'm so honored. Thank you.

Here's' the second one. Jenn who's Enjoying the Ride said, "Since I'm irish, I made this little award for St. Patrick's Day. Feel free to pass it along!"

Here are her awardees:

my sis-in-law, jennifer, lara, frigga, carole, anna, penelope-anne, christine, leigh, crystal, diana, chuck, helena, jocelyn, kelly, carrie, juliana, miss donna, sonya, tammy, misty dawn, skittles, vixen, and jennifer.

This is so thoughtful, Jenn. Thanks so much for thinking of me.

Bluedreamer said my blog is interesting. Well, that's a first *wink* and I so appreciate you thinking of me, Blue *huge hug*

The Vasquez3 says that she totally hearts my blog. Ahhhh. How killer kute is that? Thank you my new sweet, hilarious bloggy buddy. I love you much too *wink*

The Vasquez3 also gave me this one. She said, "This one goes to EVERYONE on my blogroll...yes really, cuz y'all are my daily dose of bloggy goodness...yes, i really read ya everyday my google reader tells me you posted!" hehehe...I'm on her blogroll *jumping up and down and clapping like an idiot* (You're one of my daily doses too, miss thing.)

I got this one from Storyteller who said, "I'd like to pass it along to the following bloggers who do nice things everywhere they go!" The awardees are:

Betty of Betty's This and ThatCarla of zena musings and Women at RestChuck at Foster Me UpClaudia at On a Limb and Everyday KindnessCricket of Cricket's HearthEve at Adamswife's WeblogGreatfullivin at Gratitude JournalIvanhoe of Communique by IvanhoeJoyce at Mom's MusingsKaren at Journey to AuthenticityKat at Seeking SanityLadybug at Living in the Light I FindLucy at Diamonds in the Sky and Lucy CreatesMelissa at Such Simple PleasuresMother of Invention at Spilling Out!Peajay at Mórán cainte ar bheagán cúisePJ at Bits and PiecesSandy Carlson at Writing in FaithTina at Tina's Odds and EndsSonya of Mo Mhíle GráYertle of Smile, Play, Dream

Thank you, Storyteller. You are a treasure.

Storyteller also said that I rock! Well, hey. What other reason is there to keep blogging? I know of none.

Here are the awardees:

Akelamalu at Everything and NothingChuck at Foster Me UpColleen at Loose Leaf NotesGreatfullivin at Gratitude JournalHootin' Anni of Hootin' AnniKaren at Journey to AuthenticityJoy at The Joy of SixMama Geek at What Works for Usthe Dream at You May Say I'm a DreamerPussrebootsSandy at MomisodesSue at DiscombobulaSusan at West of Mars