Blog Gratitude
Friday, October 17, 2008 at 09:26PM
Gratitude is something we don’t express often enough, or maybe just I am guilty of that neglect. I started my blog because I read somewhere that I should blog to promote my new book, "Stepping into the Light, You’re a Christian, what now?" Over the last four months of blogging, though, I’ve gotten hooked on this medium about which I hadn’t a clue before. I love the near immediate gratification of publishing online where I can see readers’ responses. I even like the grunt work of design, layout, etc. But as much as I enjoy my own blog, the earnest and creative range of work done by other bloggers buoys my spirit and pushes me to work better. The really addictive part of this milieu, though, is the people I’ve met: generous, glorious, gentle, genuine, and, yes, grateful people. I subscribe now to so many enjoyable blogs that I’d have to read full-time in order to get through everything in my Google Reader. But there are a few that stand out for me not only because I connect with the material, but because I’ve connected with the people who write it. These are people I’d miss if they stopped writing because I care what they have to say; they inspire me by who they are as much as what they say. Vivienne is one of those people for whom I’m so grateful. I’m passing on this friendship award to a few others for whom I thank God: Kylie of 31 Woman Yvette of Fresh Wind Ministries Intl. Deb of The Greatest Mission Trip You'll Ever Take Lori of Persevere Valerie Lynn of Simply 4 God
Vivienne (Bingkee), of whom I’ve grown quite fond over the internet, writes a piquant personal blog about being an immigrant in the U.S., called "I Love/Hate America." She just gave me a Nisha’s Friendship Award pictured here. I’m grateful that Vivienne thought enough of me to do this, but I’m more grateful for her.
blogging friends, gratitude
Reader Comments (5)
Diane, congratulations on this Friendship award! You're a great blogger friend, who I am very honored to have met online:) There is always room for double blessings, and I humbly accept this award from you, my friend! More and more blessings to you!
I am absolutely humbled and, at the same time, so very grateful for your kind thoughts. God has brought so many wonderful sisters in Christ into my life, and everything is so much the better for your friendship. Thank you for sharing this with me. You have absolutely made my week!
DL God bless you my friend! Congrats on winning the award! You truly deserve it and I am humbly honored to be a recipient of such a beautiful award. Like you I was hesitant as well as clueless on the blogging concept, but have grown to love it. I never expected to form so many friendships nor did I expect my blog to be read by anyone (except family and a few friends). But, God is truly good and I am so very grateful and thankful for all the relationships as well as friendships I have formed through blogging. Yours being one of them. You are indeed a blessing to my life and I am thankful to God for you. Many more blessings to you my friend and thank you with all my heart. I love you.
Valerie
It amazes me sometimes how God works and how through technology people who might not otherwise cross paths do so. I thankyou so much for your friendship and words which speak to me on many levels. I also thankyou for this award, and for encouragement that is timely. You are deserving of your award and I look forward to getting to know you better, many many blessings to you.
Yes, the internet [blogging] has been a blessing in terms of networking. Great post. I need to visit here more often.