Passing on the Joy

Again, I have been blessed. Polly at sotto voce brightened my glum winter day with a ray of sunshine. The Superior Scribbler Award.

I started this humble little blog as a gift to my friend, a Christmas present. Hoping to entertain her I found so much more. What has surprised me most is that you all have found me and have also enjoyed reading along with me - with my "aimless ramblings from a friend". I continue to write as if I am speaking only to Amy, however , I try to keep in mind that others are reading; explaining and incorporate details to help everyone else follow along.

I am so blessed with the people I have "met" through this network I call blogatopia. Please continue reading, commenting, and refering your bloggy friends and I will continue to ramble on aimlessly!

So onto the award at hand:

The rules for the award are as follows:

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Each Superior Scribbler must in turn pass the Award on to 5 most-deserving Blog Friends.
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You must link to the author and name of the blog from where he/she has received the award.
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You must display the Award on your blog and link to THIS POST, which explains the Award.
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Each blogger who wins The Superior Scribbler Award must visit this post and add your name to the Mr. Linky List. That way, they will be able to keep up-to-date on everyone who receives this prestigious honor.You must post these rules on your blog.
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Each recipient must post these rules on his/her blog.

Therefore , I will pass this award onto some fine bloggers I have started to visit lately. People who will benefit from such inspiration, folks who seem to write for themselves, but don't mind people "peeking" in. So, with respect I pass on the joy that comes with this award -

Kacie at Neo-Plains Woman
Starlene at Return to Myself
Sandra at Worlds End Farm This and That
Brett over at Coachblogger
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Adam from I don't give 2 cents I throw quarters
Much like myself they vary in extremes...yet I enjoy them all. If you have the time, or like other humble little blogs pop in and say "hi" to these fine people.

God And His Purposes Are Supreme

Then Job replied to the Lord:
" I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.
You asked,
' Who is this that obscures my counsel without knowledge?'
Surely I spoke of things I did not understand,
things to wonderful for me to know.

You said, ' Listen now, and I will speak;
I will question you, and you shall answer me.'
My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.
Job 42:1-5

Out of suffering, out of discomfort can come blessings and knowledge beyond our belief. Have faith, speak honestly, and trust in God and his plan for us. We can not know true happiness if we are never unhappy.

In Summary : Christmas

I am.....

I received this necklace from my sister in law for Christmas. I think it sums up my holiday.

Was Christmas perfect? Did it go off without a hitch? Of course not!

But, I was around family. We were warm, safe, and all had beds to lay our heads. There were more gifts then necessary - even if everyone of them wasn't "perfect". As always there was more food then we knew what to do with. We were even blessed to have extended family (grandpa and aunt and uncle) stop by to share the joy.

I think of those who were at shelters, without family, no gifts, little hope, and waiting in line for a hand out meal. Doing it without complaint.

I will take family quirks and screwed up schedules with a smile on my face and count my blessings. For we are all blessed.