Thursday, December 3, 2009

Circle Of Friends



















Deborah passed this award to her readers. What a blessing! I hope each of you will check out her blog.

I am suppose to tell 5 things I love to do:

1) Walk on the beach!
2) Hike in the mountains!
3) Write and read!
4) Follow my furry kids on adventures of Dog Therapy. I am merely the human at the end of the leash!
5) Crash into my Heavenly Father's arms and rest!

I am passing this award to each of you, because indeed you have become a Great Circle Of Friends!

"A friend loves at all times." Proverbs 17:17

Blessed to be a friend,

Andrea
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98 comments:

  1. Yvonne BlakeDecember 5, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Thank you, Andrea!

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  2. MaxmomDecember 5, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Hi Andrea
    Just popping by to say thank you and also to send our love to you.
    Take care
    Max's Mom in SA

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  3. Nikki (Sarah)December 5, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    you're an awesome friend. I'm honored to be part of your circle of friends and I just loooove that last one. Sarah

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  4. vanillaDecember 5, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Thank you for being a friend. I appreciate your words each day when I drop by. I accept your award and I will pass it along to more friends!

    Blessings.

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  5. One Prayer GirlDecember 5, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Thanks for passing this award on and thanks for including me in The Circle of Friends.

    God Bless,
    PG

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  6. RuthDecember 5, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Thank you, Andrea. It's an honor to receive this award, especially coming from you.

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  7. A Mother AlwaysDecember 5, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Thank you Andrea, it's wonderful to be counted in this great circle of friends.
    Have a lovely weekend, God bless everyone.

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  8. ThenaDecember 5, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Thank you so much. It really made my morning. I've been so busy with my giveaways I feel like I have been too busy to stay in touch with any of my friends. Have a blessed weekend.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Thank you for my award, Thank you for being my friend

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  10. the wild raspberryDecember 5, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    how sweet...blogging friends have been such a blessing lately.
    chasity

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  11. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Love it! Thank you!!!!

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  12. MichDecember 5, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    What a great award! thanks friend!

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  13. Anonymous :)December 5, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I'll crash with you.

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  14. Joanne SherDecember 5, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    So sweet, Andrea! Thanks, dearie!

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  15. koraleeDecember 5, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I always find so much love when I come visit you. You really really are a blessing to all!

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  16. LeeAnn@Encouragement Is ContagiousDecember 5, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Thank you Andrea! It means alot to me that you would think of me in this way. You are a beautiful writer and I can also tell that you have a beautiful heart. My fav of your five is the crashing in Jesus arms! Love that word picture!

    LeeAnn

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  17. UnknownDecember 5, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Andrea, thank you so much for including me in your circle of friends!!

    Blessings,
    Cheri

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  18. Ina in AlaskaDecember 5, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Thanks Andrea! Feeling the love!! xoxo

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  19. Danae HudsonDecember 5, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Thank you so much for the award!!! :) xxx

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  20. Freddae'December 5, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Thanx! You rock my socks!

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  21. SilverDecember 5, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Thank you ;)

    i like 1,3 and 5 too.

    love,
    ~Silver

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  22. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Thanks!! I love the last thing on your list! :)

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  23. JoyefulDecember 5, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    You are such an encourager, Andrea!! Thank you!

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  24. EdieDecember 5, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Thank you Andrea! You're such a blessing!
    Love you!

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  25. CathyDecember 5, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Sweet things you love to do ~ Thanks so much for that precious award.

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  26. Skoots1moMDecember 5, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    how sweet is this?!!!!!!! holding hands as we circle up to praise and pray...love it! thanks so much

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  27. SitaDecember 5, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Andrea,
    I feel honored to be included. Thank you for popping by with that encouragement. What a pleasant surprise to hear that u pray for me. That means a lot as I am in transition and feeling a bit 'lost'.
    I also love this beach background. How did you do that? Blessings for a wonderful weekend.
    Sita

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  28. Eyeglasses & EndzonesDecember 5, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks so much for the award Andrea!! I love reading your blog and your perspective on biblical principals!!! Have a blessed day!!! ;)

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  29. blushing roseDecember 5, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Good morning, sweet Andrea ~
    TY for the award. This is so sweet of you to share with us. Have a lovely weekend!

    TTFN ~ Marydon

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  30. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Thanks Andrea - I'm going to go do this right now. :) xoxoxoxo

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  31. Emma RoseDecember 5, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Thank you for including us in your award. We are so happy to have you as a new friend! We will post it on our blog as soon as we can!

    Emma Rose & The Duchess

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  32. Terri TiffanyDecember 5, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    I know if you lived closer--we'd be even better friends! I would love to walk with you and your dogs:)

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  33. Tea with TiffanyDecember 5, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Congrats and thanks.

    I love to:
    write, blog and read
    take pics
    coffee with hubby or friend
    enjoy nature
    speak to women to encourage them

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  34. karenDecember 5, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    I am so glad to have come across your blogsite.Freddae, a new blogger friend, gave an award, for Circle of Friends this morning, so I am just introducing myself as Karen, from http://www.karensthreadsofhope.blogspot.com.. I so love reading awesome blog posts, and count you now as a friend, and have added myself to your followers list, lol... I am blessed again to have found your blog.. Look forward to reading MORE!!!
    Blessings to you!

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  35. EdieDecember 5, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Thank you for your prayers too. Love you!

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  36. RCUBEsDecember 5, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Glory to God for His wonderful gift of friendship! I'm so grateful to have met you. Congratulations and thank you for sharing it with us. God bless you and may you have a wonderful weekend! Love you in Christ.

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  37. Collette@JesuslovesmumsDecember 5, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    thank you so very much and what a wonderful verse! Love Collette xxx

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  38. Sharlyn GuthrieDecember 5, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Thanks, Andrea. I've been too busy for much blogging so far this year. I miss it, and miss my blogging buddies, but for now I can only do what I can do. :) Enjoy this Christmas season!

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  39. CathyDecember 5, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Thanks Andrea. I'm just beginning to know you, but I sure have enjoyed reading your blog. I love your list. Thanks again for including me.

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  40. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Thanks so much Andrea! I've been neglecting my blog lately, but God quickened my heart about that this week and I will be posting regularly from now on. I'm very thankful to have you as a friend.

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  41. BrookeDecember 5, 2009 at 3:20 PM

    Congrats! Thanks for passing it along!

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  42. David C BrownDecember 5, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Very gracious of you! The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you!

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  43. ShanaDecember 5, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Congrats & Thanks!! You are so sweet! I love the scripture!

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  44. Precious GemsDecember 5, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Thank you so much Andrea. I really do appreciate your continuous support of my Blogs. Have a blessed weekend :)

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  45. UnknownDecember 5, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Thank you, my dear new friend! thanks for following...much appreciated!!!!

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  46. FliteraryDecember 5, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Thank you, Andrea! I'm so honored to be included in your circle of friends.

    Many blessings, sweet lady!

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  47. KellyDecember 5, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    You are such an encourager!!!! Thank you. Thanks for posting on my FB too. I am not blogging this month, just trying to focus on family and getting done all the things that come up this time of year.

    But I'll be back in January, and will be visiting you more often. Hope you & yours have a merry, merry Christmas!

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  48. Deborah December 5, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    That was so nice. I am so glad you took it! You are a friend! You have a lot of nice friends! Thanks for mentioning me!
    Deborah!!

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  49. Witchcrafted LifeDecember 5, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Thank you dearly, sweet friend. It means a lot to me to be amongst your (and the precious puppies') circle.

    Have a deeply beautiful weekend, kind soul!
    ♥ Jessica

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  50. AnonymousDecember 5, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Oh..thank you! You have been a blessing to me!

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  51. GaiaDecember 5, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    Andrea thank you for being a dear friend. I am always thrilled when you pop by!. Bless you and family.

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  52. Saleslady371December 5, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    I love the concept of the circle of friends we've all become. You are a great example to us of a true friend. I always learn from you so congratulations!

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  53. LisaShawDecember 5, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    You are precious Andrea and I'm so thankful to have received a comment on my blog regarding the award to be included in your circle friends is very humbling. Thank you so much for that. I also love #5 of your list -- crashing into Abba's arms right along with you.

    Love and blessings dear friend.

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  54. AlleluiabelleDecember 5, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Dearest Andrea,

    I could not of said it any better than Mary did above. I ditto her entire comment. The Circle Of Friends Award is beautiful in what it represents to all of us who have come to know and love each other through the blogging world. We have laughed, cried, typed out our inner most deep emotions and are spreading the Good News of who He really is together...and it's all because of Him that we have gotten to know each other. Yes, it is always about Him. It is an honor to accept this from you in Jesus precious name and all for His honor and glory do I accept it to place on my site.

    I love you precious sister, friend, prayer warrior and so much more. You always inspire, encourage, fill me up and lift me up in so many ways...I deeply thank you for that with all of my heart.

    God bless you and your family many times over as you continue to spread His Word and who you are through Him to the entire world.

    Love you so much Andrea,
    Alleluiabelle

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  55. Warren BaldwinDecember 5, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Thank you, Andrea

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  56. ~*Michelle*~December 5, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Thank you for the award...I love popping in your world, Andrea.....always a breath of fresh air, my friend!

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  57. Beautiful MessDecember 5, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    What an honor! Thanks!

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  58. Liz MaysDecember 5, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Thank you so much! I saw your note this morning but I was gone most of the day and went to watch my nieces perform in the Nutcracker Ballet. I just got home a bit ago and this is the nicest thing to come home to. Thank you!

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  59. DebbieDecember 5, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Thank you so much for this Andrea..I am so glad to be included in your circle of friends. I so appreciate your prayers and your encouragement on my blog. Blessings and hugs to you!! I love
    1. spending time with the Lord
    2. enjoying my grandkids and family
    3. reading and writing
    4. blogging
    5. sewing

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  60. RebeccaDecember 5, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    I, too, thank you! It's been a pleasure going back and forth between "arise" and "life and godliness"... I enjoy
    1. music, playing the piano
    2. blogging
    3. walking
    4. thrift store shopping
    5. reading

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  61. UnknownDecember 5, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Well, I also want to thank you for the award. I am blessed to have made such great blogging chums. I would love to do walk on the beach and in the mountains (especially the beach!). I'm in the flat lands of Kansas - so neither is possible on a daily basis. ha! I do love to walk down the dirt road though. I love the private love of living in the country.

    Have a beautiful and peaceful Sunday.
    Your Chum,
    Lynnette

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  62. Sandra WilkesDecember 5, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    I love the same 5 things you do!

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  63. MaricrisGDecember 5, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Congratulations to all the awardees! Having great friends are truly a blessing.

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  64. AngieDecember 5, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Thanks Andrea, I appreciate the award. I will pass it along. By the way, we have a lot in common - I like to walk on the beach too. I love to GO to the mountains, but I don't want to hike one. I LOVE to read & write. Have a blessed weekend.

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  65. JennsmereDecember 5, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Thanks Andrea...you are so very sweet!!!

    Bless you,
    Susan

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  66. ~from my front porch in the mountains~December 5, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Andrea, thank you so very much!!
    I must admit I have I have been quite lax at visiting all my bloggy friends recently. This award reminded me of the joys of knowing so many wonderful people through blogging.
    I love your site. It is so peaceful and serene. Whenever I need an "uplift", I know I will find it here :)
    Have a blessed day!
    Misha

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  67. He & Me + 3December 5, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Wow Andrea look at all the sweet people that read your blog. How neat, you do have a great circle of friends.
    Thanks for passing the award onto all of us.
    Hugs,
    MImi

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  68. E @ ScottsvilleDecember 6, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    Oh, congrats to you and thank you for thinking of US, your readers!

    Blessings!

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  69. DeniseDecember 6, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    Congrats sweetie, and thanks so much. You are precious.

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  70. Crown of BeautyDecember 6, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    Dear Andrea,
    Thank you for this award. I am glad to be part of your circle of friends.

    Thank you too for sharing the prayer requests. I will be praying for Kat and Loren's dad.

    Love
    Lidj

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  71. graceDecember 6, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Thanks Andrea. God bless all your endeavors.Soar up high for Jesus!

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  72. bellabooDecember 6, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    How exciting! I have never had an award before.Thankyou so much for including me.I only starting blogging a short while ago and have found it a wonderful and fun way of making new friends who have similar interests.

    Bellaboo

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  73. Formerly known as FrauDecember 6, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    Congrats and great list of loves! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  74. UnknownDecember 6, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    I'm also honored to be part of this circle! I hope you had a lovely weekend! :) God Bless. Em x

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  75. EscapistDecember 6, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Its the ever prestigious award for me.....

    Keep on throwing such posts...


    Jolliieess:(

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  76. ShatteredDecember 6, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    I am blessed to know you. More than you know. :)

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  77. Claudya MartinezDecember 6, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Thank you very much!

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  78. HeartsMakeFamiliesDecember 6, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Thank you so very much. It means the world to me coming from you.

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  79. DeidraDecember 6, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    You're sweet to pass this on to all of us! Thank you!

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  80. Wanda's WingsDecember 6, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Thank you for your friendship!

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  81. GodsOwn/BerniceDecember 6, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    Thank You Andrea for your friendship and sharing on your blog!

    Bernice

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  82. HollyDecember 7, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Thank you Andrea,

    I look forward to getting to know you and developing a friendship! God Bless, Holly

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  83. LibbieDecember 7, 2009 at 9:28 AM

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  84. LibbieDecember 7, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Thanks for passing this on...it is true I do love my new circle of friends around the world! As I was typing this it popped up that you left me a message -we must have been reading each other's at the same time -except I was finding out you like to hike & you were finding out how crazy Bobo is :)

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  85. Still LearningDecember 7, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Thank you Andrea! You are such a lovely lady.

    Jenn

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  86. Aunt AngieDecember 7, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Wow! Thank you Andrea! What a blessing your blog has been to me over and over again!

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  87. Mary EllenDecember 7, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Thank you Andrea! Blessing to you.

    Mary Ellen

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  88. LauraDecember 7, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    I could settle for a nice walk on the beach right now. It's currently about 30 degrees. :( And I live no where near a beach haha.

    Thanks for the award!

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  89. YolandaDecember 7, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Thanks! May you have a very blessed week.

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  90. KarenDecember 7, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Thank you, Andrea...your blogs always bless me!

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  91. Relyn LawsonDecember 8, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Ninety one comments. How wonderful! Somehow that makes you feel even more loved, doesn't it? I'm so glad to have gotten to "know" you. Take care, sweet friend.

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  92. momsthewordDecember 8, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    Andrea, thank you for including me, my friend. You are so sweet and so faithful!

    You sure got alot of comments, see how much everyone loves you?

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  93. MarshaDecember 8, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    You are such a sweet, sweet friend! Thank you so much for both of these awards. You are just too kind.

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  94. ShadowDecember 8, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    oh you are a sweet one!!! i love... watching the moon at night, smelling the rain after a dry spell, watching a storm, reading, bringing a smile to another's face...

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  95. COUNTRY MOMDecember 9, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    Andrea, Thank You for all the wonderful Awards you have given me. I posted tonight about this one. You are a blessing:) Audrey

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  96. ErinDecember 9, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Thank you for opening your arms and including me in your circle. It was a kindness that touched my heart.

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  97. UnknownDecember 10, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Thank you Andrea for your inspired writing, and your passions that bring encouragement to me every day. It is an honor to be counted among your circle of friends.

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  98. JenniferFebruary 11, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    Thank you for sharing both your loves and this award...I will have it posted on my blog shortly!
    God bless you

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