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Recognition Time

Neno's award is given to those who love blogging, love to encourage friendships through blogging, and who help others seek the reasons why we all love blogging. This award was given to me by Charlotte, Charlotte's Weblog, and also Andrea from Arise 2 Write. Thank you, my sisters! I lovingly pass this award on to any of my visitors who may not have been given it. Just leave me a comment that you received it.


Thank you, Rosel, from Off The Beaten Trek, who designed this special gift on behalf of those praying for her health. It is so wonderful to have Christian brothers and sisters who care about those burdens that we carry. I'm so blessed to be a part of this praying on-line community of wonderful friends who give of their precious time holding up the concerns of others. I just love this little prayer warrior and it makes me want to stop what I'm doing and pray!

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  1. LisaShawAugust 14, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Congratulations dear sister unto GOD's glory. I love you and pray for you and your precious family often.

    Leaving you with piles of smiles.

    Sis.

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  2. DeniseAugust 15, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    Congrats sweetie, love you.

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  3. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartAugust 15, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Your blog always brings a smile to my face! You are a prayer warrior my friend.
    Big hugs to you
    Kim

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  4. RCUBEsAugust 15, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Hi sister Mary! I miss you...And so glad to hear from you! I am grateful to have found "prayer warriors" always ready to bow their heads and pray for others unconditionally. I could feel the enemies trembling when we do so...But all the glory to the Lord Who is there to protect us and guide us.
    Congratulations on your awards. You are a great sister! I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers. Love you in Christ!

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 15, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    What special awards for such a special person. Congratulations. I too love that there are so many faithful prayers in blogland. It really has to please the Lord that this venu is being used to praise Him and for His glory. Hugs, Marty

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  6. Beth in NCAugust 15, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    You're so sweet. Congratulations on the lovely awards. You are a precious Sister in Christ!

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  7. LorenAugust 15, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Mary,

    So happy for you on all these awards, you are sooo deserving! I miss you so much and please know you are covered in prayer always :) your whole family!

    blessings to you and yours,
    I love you sooo much!!

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  8. Debbie PetrasAugust 15, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Mary, you're very deserving of these awards. Please know that your sisters in Christ are praying. Love you.

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  9. AndreaAugust 16, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Congratulations and GOD bless! You are awesome. I am praying for you and yours and hope today is a better day! Blessings, hugs, and love, andrea

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