I'm Smiling

I just received the neatest award from iam4given. I like this award, just because it's a smile award. We all need more of that in our lives! Many sweet thanks to iam4given.



Oh, but what I really love about the award is the Bible verse on it.

"If I say 'I will forget my complaint... I will change my expression and smile.'" Job 9:27.

That's what I call a true biblical reminder to have an attitude adjustment. And we all often need more of that in our lives, too. I sure do!

And now the rules:

1. The recipient must link back to the award creator (http://www.thebabblingsofmere.blogspot.com/)
2. You must post these rules if you receive the award.
3. You must chose 5 people to receive the award after receiving it yourself
4. You must fit the characteristics of the recipient of the award, as posted by Mere.
5. You must post the characteristics of a recipient.
6. You must create a post sharing your win with others.
7. You must thank your giver.

Characteristics for the Smile Award:
1. Must display a cheerful attitude. (not necessarily at all times--we are all human)
2. Must love one another
3. Must make mistakes
4. Must learn from others
5. Must be a positive contributor to blog world
6. Must love life
7. Must love kids

Boy have I got that number 3 characteristic... in spades!

Here are the bloggers I'd like to pass this on to:
1. Amie because when we moved back to my husband's home town eight years ago, she was the first person to reach out to us and invite us to dinner at her family's home. And she's been that warm every time I've seen her since then, which really just isn't often enough.

2. Fran because I love her. She'll challenge you in your faith. I've not met her in real life, but I imagine her to be a gentle person with a great laugh. And talk about loving kids... she's a baseball crazed momma, thanks to her three young boys.

3. Lisa because I learn something new every time I read her blog. She's funny, too. And back to that lovin' kids thing... she does. She loves hers so much she hides veggies in their food to get the healthy stuff in their little bodies.

4. Kristen because she is the quintessential real mother. Crazy things happen in her world, but she not only survives, she thrives. She will make you gut laugh out loud. And you'll feel more normal after visiting, because she, too, has days like you and I.

5. Laura because I want to be her. I'm a new reader of her blog, and I have found that she is organized, she is a menu planner, and she is enthusiastic about it. She is also making me tired just reading her organizing tips, but I'm going to be following several of them when the kids are all off at school this fall.