The Lovey Award

Thank you Tracy for giving Ginny and I this lovely Award and now we shall pass it forward.

So this is the info about the Lovey Award:

"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."

Esther has a new blog for pets and their owners. I was touched when watching the Golden Globes when Mickey Roarke thanked his dogs for seeing him through some very tough times. In many families pets become a part of our family but for those who are alone, at times pets are their only family. Let us keep our furry family in our prayers. This is a great site started by Esther and I thank her.

1: Prayer for our Pets

I love stained glass windows and think them magnificent. Take a peek at this lovely blog.

2: Stained Glass Splendor

Now to give out the Awards to six more deserving blogs which I enjoy reading.

3: Soul Pockets

4: Tears of A Clown

(and if you can figure out what is in that pic however spooky please TELL me! lol)

5: Awesome God

(Welcome back Kimberly-You were missed!)

6: Are We There Yet

(Lisa I just love your take on life. Love your blog)

There are so many wonderful blogs that it is always difficult to stop at only a few. So I also award All those on our blog roll.

Peace and love to you all.

Marie and Ginny xooxoox

The Prince of Peace Award

The Prince of Peace Award

For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be on His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

In a world that seems to thrive on war and violence, it is indeed a blessing to have bloggers who share their faith and love of God with others.

These blogs are passionate about their faith, are a voice for the voiceless, are sources of inspiration, hope and true kindness, they are an oasis where a weary spirit can stop for a while and rest and be refreshed.

Every act of love no matter how small is a work of peace and these bloggers go above and beyond the call to reach out to others. They bring The Prince of Peace to us; we enter as visitors and fellow bloggers and leave as friends.

At this time when we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we thank you, our friends, for all you do to make the spirit of the The Prince of Peace ever more present in our lives, not only at this time but everyday.

Please accept and share this Award with Christian bloggers who bring The Prince of Peace to others.

Love, Joy, Peace and Merry Christmas

Marie and Ginny xxooxxoo

Premio Dardos Award

Thankyou Esther for this Award both Ginny and I feel grateful indeed. God bless you and your lovely blog.

Here are my choices

1: Therese

2: Kelly

3: Tracy

4: Kimberly

5: Shell

6: Kathleen

7: John Michael

8: Easter

9: Lisa

10: Cathy

11: Susie

12: Jackie

13: Ebeth

14: Charity Therese

15: Cy

You all have such wonderful blogs. God bless you and the work you put into your blogs.

With love

Marie & Ginny

I Love Your Blog Award

Thankyou Therese & Tabitha for this lovely Award. Sorry I don't have the time to answer all those questions but here are the blogs that I have chosen(it is SO difficult). There are so many wonderful blogs out there.

1 Kimberly

2 Clare

3 Easter

4 Lisa

5 Esther

6 Alexandra

7 Dymphna

Super Commentator Award

Thankyou to those who have given me this award. We all need encouragement as we express opinions on our Faith and give reasons for our Joy. Thankyou my dear friends for your kindness. God bless you all.

Thanks to Esther, Alexandra, Jean.

Marie xoooxox

I nominate

Clare, Kimberly, Shell, Alexandra, Lisa, Susie, Tracy.

Great blogs ladies.

Blog Bouquet Award-Thankyou

How lovely to find on such a hot day that two lovely ladies have given me a beautiful bouquet. Thankyou to Jean and Esther for their kindness in thinking of me, it is greatly appreciated.

God's abundant love to you both.

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I now continue this kindness by spreading this award to:

Kathy from Daily Grotto

Easter from Mostly Prayers

Grandmak at A Bit of the Blarney

Lisa at Episcopollyanna

Tracy at Tracy's Simply Life

Love your blogs ladies, keep up the good work. Pass it forward.

God bless you all:)

Marie xoxoxoox

Excellent Blog Award

Thankyou Kaila and Michelle for nominating us for this lovely award, and we are in such wonderful company.

The rules: By accepting this Excellent Blog Award, you have to award it to 10 more people whose blogs you find Excellent Award worthy. You can give it to as many people as you want but please award at least 10. Thank you out there for having such great blogs and being such great friends! You deserve this! Feel free to award people who have already been awarded…

The Daily Grotto

To Love & To Pray

Mostly Prayers

Are We There Yet

A Catholic Mom Climbing the Pillars

RECONnecting to the Truth

Tracy's Simple Life

Episcopollyanna

Catholic Mom of 10

Historical Christian

I wanted to nominate so many more, there are some truly wonderful blogs out there. Thankyou.

Spread The Love Award

Cathy over at 'bit of blarney' has very kindly given us the 'Spread the Love Award.' Thankyou Cathy, both Ginny and I are honoured to receive this lovely award.

It is so difficult to choose only a few blogs when there are so many out there who do such a good job of sharing our wonderful faith.

So here is my selection, though I do believe ALL on our blog roll deserve this Award.

Teresa Anawim and her blog 'To Love & To Pray.' I am so glad to see Teresa back blogging again. I love reading her gentle yet challenging reflections.

Easter over at 'Mostly Prayers.' I love Easters wonderful sense of joy and exuberance but also her compassion towards all.

John and his blog 'Catholic Rights.' I consider John a soldier of the Faith, he goes where angels fear to tread, but he is always on the right track.

Philip and his blog, 'Carpe-Canum.' This is a wonderful blog with a mix of the serious and the absurd, love it.

Marilena & Shirley over at 'Divine Mercy blog.' Right now they are spreading the message of the Little Way but I love their enthusiam and love for our wonderful faith.

Esther and her blog 'hi Catholic Mom.' How could I not include my dear friend Esther. I love her blog and how she promotes virtuous living in a world which needs to hear that message.

Lisa and her blog 'Episcopollyanna.' I always come away from Lisa's blog feeling uplifted and informed. I love her blog.

Once again thankyou Cathy for this Award. I hope we can all spread a little kindness across the internet.

Peace & blessings to all.

Marie & Ginny

Thanks Marilena- Blog of the year award

Marilena over at Divine Mercy has named our blog together with Aussie Coffee Shop and A Catholic Mom in Hawaii as blogs of the year. Thank you Marilena for sharing this award with us for our work on our blog.

Emmanuel Award

Emmanuel Award

"God With Us"

In a consumer society it is a blessing to read blogs where the writer's main focus is God. Where they express their love for their faith so visibly and joyfully.

In a cynical world it is refreshing to see so many blogs which are generous, giving, who care about others and demonstrate what being a Christian is about, loving God and loving our neighbor.

Through their faith, lives and spirituality, they bring God to us, they in essence make God visible, 'God with us.'

This Award goes to all the faith filled blogs who make evident 'Emmanuel'- God with us, with Joy in their hearts.

Please share this Award with Christian blogs that focus on the real meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Savior.

Peace, JOY & Merry Christmas

Marie & Ginny

Mathetes Award

Suzy Q on her sailing by Starlight blog has kindly nominated our blog for an award. Both Ginny and I are honoured to accept this and hope that we will live up to its goal. That of spreading God's Word and love through words.

I promise not to do a Sally Field, but thankyou Suzy for thinking of us. And as you said yourself it is SO tough to only have 5 choices. They are below the quote.

To quote:"Its a brand new award being passed out. It is the Mathetes Award. created by Dan King of Management by God to recognize those who take to heart the Great Commission and further God's Kingdom by creating more disciples for Him. According to Dan mathetes is the Greek word for disciple.The rules for the award, as posted by it's creator are as follows: In the spirit of this award, the rules are simple. Winners of this award must pick five other "disciples" to pass it on to. As you pass it on, I just ask that you mention and provide links for (1)this post as the originator of the award (Dan King of management by God), (2) the person that awarded it to you, and then (3) name and sites of the five that you believe are fulfilling the role of a disciple of Christ."

My choices for this award are;

1) Katerina's Blog.

2) Tabitha's Blog

3) Marie Cecile's Blog

4) Therese's Blog

5) Deb UKOK

I wish all you ladies joy in choosing your five and it IS difficult. There are so many wonderful Blogs.

God's abundant love to you all.

Marie & Ginny