Deena, my beautiful friend at Can I Be Pretty in Pink has challenged me to a meme. The meme was created by Jan at Bold and Free. I am to list 15 things that make it great to be me, so here goes.1. I am a mother of one beautiful daughter.
2. I am the grandmother of two handsome and loving grandsons.
3. I am the wife of a good and loving man.
4. I love nature. Watching animals and birds and all of God's creations, brings me great joy.
5. I have wonderful blogging friends who stand by me when things get tough. Thanks to all of you.
6. One of my friends and I have been together for about 35 years. Jo Ann is awesome. She lives within a 5 minute drive of my house.
7. My parents were loving and taught me the lessons of life that I needed to become a good citizen.
8. Grandma taught me to love God as well as many other lessons of life.
9. I was blessed by God with a talent for writing and have realized my dream of having my writings published.
10. I enjoy living in a country where I can express myself without fear of retribution.
11. God has allowed me to climb mountains and trudge through valleys in order to make me both a stronger and better person.
12. God has allowed me to experience certain things in my life in order that I could better understand what others are going through and help them through it.
13. God has blessed me with logic and the ability to survive through situations that weren't always pleasant. With each situation I have learned a life lesson.
14. I have been blessed with the gift of giving. I am happiest when I am doing things for others and bringing a bit of cheer and joy into their lives.
15. I am blessed to be in a position where I can work from home and take care of my grandsons while their parents work.
I had fun thinking of all these reasons why I'm lucky to be me. Now, I am going to tag:
Grams at Talk to Grams
Renie at Renie Burghardt's World
Diane at Diane's Place
Karen at Karen's Korner
Lady Di at Kitty Justice
If anyone else would like to participate, feel free to do so and please leave a comment so I can drop by and read your list.
I would like to honor the following people with this award.Mary at Isabella's Closet
Deena at Can I Be Pretty in Pink
Lady Di at Kitty Justice
Denise at Samaritan Women
Pea at Pea's Corner
Thanks, Ladies, for passing on the love.
Great reasons why you're blessed, Mary. ;o)
ReplyDeleteOkay, I've got the question meme going on over at my place but I'll get to this one as soon as I can.
Have a great evening and Friday. ;o)
Love and hugs,
Diane
Our God is good.
ReplyDeleteJust when we want to cry out--Don't you see what is happening????
He smiles and the sun comes out and we see what He was up to all along.
And we realize--IT WAS ALL FOR OUR GOOD!
Don't you just love Him?
Dearest Mary, you certainly are very blessed to be YOU:-) I so enjoyed your list...I must add that WE are very blessed to have you as a friend!! xox
ReplyDeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteI am really looking forward to reading your answers. Take your time. Whenever you can get to it is fine. ;-)
Blessings,
mary
Sharon,
ReplyDeleteYes, God is VERY good. I'm truly blessed that Grandma brought me up to love God and His Word.
I have been through trials and at the time asked why, but now realize that it was all for His glory.
Blessings,
Mary
Thank you, Sweet Pea. I must get over to see how you are coming along with your redecorating.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Mary
You certainly do have many reasons to thank God for being you. He has really blessed your life.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful list...you certainly have much to be thankful for. And congrats on your most recent award...it certainly is well-deserved. Enjoy!
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ReplyDeleteOops...sorry Mary. I accidently double commented so I deleted one. That's what I get for being quick with the mouse!
ReplyDeleteJoan,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comments. I do have a lot to be thankful for and I thank God everyday for the blessings I receive.
Blessings,
Mary
Mary,
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the love & kindness you give to each of us. You truly are such a lovely person (and my Angel)...What joy you bring to this blogging community.
God bless you ~Mary~
Mary,
ReplyDeleteYou touch my heart day after day and bring such brightness into my life. You truly deserve the award.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Love and blessings,
Mary
Thanks!!!!!!!!! how cute is that... I will wear it humbly... I am not around much but life is does that........ Jean is ok.. had a lot of Dr. appointments today so I did not get to see her... I will check on her tomorrow... blessings to you my friend........
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Wonderful list my friend, I am blessed to have you as my friend. I love you.
ReplyDeleteGreat meme [I especially like your #s 7 8 and 9]. And wonderful award...you're so deserving, but you know that already without me telling you here and now!!
ReplyDeletecongrats.
Yes Mary I do have some Andy's and some snowmen which are masculine and some other type I think,,, I will look :)
ReplyDeleteDenise,
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing some of your more masculine pieces.
Blessings,
Mary
Denise,
ReplyDeleteI am also blessed to have you as my friend. Take care and please keep us updated on your progress.
Blessings,
Mary
Anni,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the meme and thanks so much for your kind comments on the award.
Blessings,
Mary
Good Afternoon Mary,
ReplyDelete"CONGRATULATION'S" on the beautiful Award from Denise. She gave it to me as well. You truly deserve it very much as you have so much love to share with everyone. I will do the Tag Meme one day next week if that's okay. I was tagged for this already by Mimi and I was tagged for a couple of other things, so, this will give me something to post about next week. I enjoyed reading your Meme and you do have so much to be "THANKFUL" for as we all do. "THANK YOU" for sharing your list with us. Take care my friend and have a great day. May God Bless You and Yours.
Love & Hugs,
Karen H.
When I feel better I will do this one! It looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your prayers!!
It hurts to type and I want to post that I am going to the Dr. on Monday!!
Love and hugs, Grams
Grams,
ReplyDeleteI do hope that your arm improves and that the doctor will be able to help with it. Take care and don't type too much. We will be waiting when you are feeling better.
Blessings,
Mary
Karen,
ReplyDeleteOops! My apologies. I missed your comment somehow. Maybe because I'm TARD. LOL
I look forward to reading your posts next week as well as over the weekend. I hope DH is home for the weekend.
Blessings,
Mary
Congratulations, Mary, on a well deserved award! :-)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tina
OOPS, I must have clicked on the wrong comment button. I thought this was for the wonderful award you just received. I will read the right post and be back!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Tina
Mary,
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful list!
Have a great weekend!
Love and hugs,
Tina
Mary,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your 15 reasons why it's great to be you. Wonderful! And congratulations on the new award. You deserve it!Thank you for tagging me for this meme. Greg is here, so we've had a busy day, but I will post my meme soon.
All your posts are so inspiring, Mary!
Blessings,
Renie
Tina and Renie,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind comments. It's wonderful to see two of my most beloved friends here. I always enjoy our visits. Take care. I'm keeping you both in my prayers.
Blessings,
Mary