Posts tagged ‘gratitude’
a lesson from above
there is much more to the eye
than a crystal blue sky ~
it is a powerful reminder
to be grateful
for each moment given….
to be alive.
**though we have had vortexes combined with snow, ice, wind gusts, rain, thunder, lightning, melting, flooding….all within a period of a few weeks…we have had a few sunny days with no clouds and beautifully incandescent blue skies….
a little Thursday merci beaucoup ~
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I have many thanks to give
&
lots
&
lots of love
to send
to my loving and adorable children
and
my so precious WordPress friends.
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ten years and…
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the day you chose to stray
was
the day you became the
center
of our universe
&
ten years later…
you are…
still…
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March 6, 2005 – two little Pee’s
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showing off soon-to-be-weapons of mass destruction
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by March 11, 2005 Pee claimed her first couch
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Sydnee Pee
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Memorial Day – Remembering
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reflections of the past
their call to duty
so many lives… lost
we remember with honor
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spirit lives…on…
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a
hero
lived amongst us
inspiring minds
opening hearts
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a
hero
left us
but
his inspiration
and
loving heart
will
live
forever
∞
we must keep HIS vision alive
&
moving
onward
∞
To Imagine
Good afternoon bloggerbuds-
A few months back, I was gifted The Imagination Award from one of my favorite writers –
Richard of http://richardankerswrites.wordpress.com/
“The Imagine Award” is an award that was created by Jenn Mulherin (who is the writer of the blog “My Fibrotastic Life!”) in October of 2013. This award was made in order to recognize the bloggers who express their passion and dedication towards their blogs through their creativity.
The Imagine Award
The criterium for The Imagine Award is as follows:
1. Copy and paste The Imagine Award into your post.
2. Thank the blogger who nominated you and link their blog page to your post.
3. List 3-5 things about the nominator’s blog that you like (which you think are very creative).
4. Nominate 5 other bloggers/blogs which you think display a fantastic use of creativity and imagination.
5. Notify your nominees.
6. Display The Imagine Award to your blog’s award page.
I am extremely honored to have been given this special award from such a talented writer. Richard possesses an incredible ability to mold words into the most beautiful pieces of poetry. Sometimes his poetry goes beyond that of the written word – he can bring to life a vision, a song, a dream, a picture, an experience. His elegance as a writer is astounding and he brings a level of sophistication to WordPress. I was enticed by his talents from the very first time I laid eyes on his blog. I was hooked then and continue to be inspired by his creative imagination – now.
There are so many writers in the blogosphere who write with a passion and a level of imagination that never ceases to amaze me. Whether they are writing a piece of poetry or a thought about something in life, I am constantly being inspired – not just as a writer, but also as a person. Here they are…….
1. My friend Dom at http://blackandwrite.wordpress.com/
2. My friend Skye at http://thesanctuaryofmyheart.com/
3. My friend Hasty at http://hastywords.wordpress.com/
4. My friend Michelle Marie at http://michellemarieantellg.wordpress.com/
5. My friend Patty at http://petitemagique.wordpress.com/
The above is the tippy, tippy top of my list – it can go on and on and on……so please, visit these incredibly imaginative and beautiful souls. You will be inspired, I promise.
Until we meet again, I wish all of you
Happy Reading, Happy Writing and Happy Day
kimberly xx
Lots, lots, lots of loads of thanks
Hello, Hello, Hello –
Yes, Yes, Yes – it is about time – I so, so, so apologize for the delay in getting my many, many, many thank you’s out. I want each and every one of you to know that my appreciation is deeply heartfelt and has been here all along. I am so, so, so honored and so, so, so tickled by every award I have been gifted. Please know that I cherish each and every one.
Without further adieu, I would like to customize this post. Here is my game plan: I am listing each one, as well as, the sweet and lovely blogger(s) who gifted the award. I would love to list each and every rule, however, I will be posting a novella and since novellas are not really my forte (not yet), I will condense things and improvise. Get comfy – and away and away and away we go…..
The Loyal Reader Award
Patty – http://petitemagique.wordpress.com/
Jonathan – http://bythemightymumford.wordpress.com/
Mer – http://knockedoverbyafeather.wordpress.com/
Jen – http://jrosenberry1.wordpress.com/
Always Here If You Need Me
Skye – http://thesanctuaryofmyheart.com/
Shaun – http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/
The Most Creative Blogger Award
Patty – http://petitemagique.wordpress.com/
The ABC Award
Shaun – http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/
The Inner Peace Award
Shaun – http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/
Jonathan – http://bythemightymumford.wordpress.com/
Most Influential Blogger Award
Dawn – http://findingmyinnercourage.wordpress.com/
The WordPress Family Award
Shaun – http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/
Surejukrish – http://boggledself.wordpress.com/
John – http://johnwhowell.com/
Chrissy – http://crissyb315.wordpress.com/
Dan – http://dermsstuff.wordpress.com/
The Sunshine Award
Patty – http://petitemagique.wordpress.com/
Jonathan – http://bythemightymumford.wordpress.com/
The Versatile Blogger Award
Simon – http://simonworkmann.wordpress.com/
Surejukrish – http://boggledself.wordpress.com/
Betty – http://lovelyseasonscomeandgo.wordpress.com/
The Liebster Award
Olivia – http://theclaymoreandsurcoat.com/
John – http://johnwhowell.com/
Chrissy – http://crissyb315.wordpress.com/
Defusing Chaos – http://defusingchaos.wordpress.com/
The Dragon’s Loyalty Award
Mer – http://knockedoverbyafeather.wordpress.com/
Jen – http://jrosenberry1.wordpress.com/
The Perfection Award
http://psychologypathology.com/
And this lovely bundle…..
Patty – http://petitemagique.wordpress.com/
The Best Moment Award
Shaun – http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/
As you can see, I have so, so, so much love and appreciation to send for the above awards and to the wonderful bloggers who gifted them to me. Please know that I mean no disrespect by tweaking the rules, but I want to pay tribute to all of the writers that I follow – all of which are very special to me and to the WordPress community. Each award is given to a blog that I feel embodies the essence of the criteria set for each one.
The Loyal Reader Award:
Pamela – http://pamela984.wordpress.com/
Dawn – http://findingmyinnercourage.wordpress.com/
Always Here If You Need Me Award:
Kirsten/Kira/Kirsten – http://kirawoodsbury.com/
Dan – http://dermsstuff.wordpress.com/
The Most Creative Blogger Award:
We Poets Show It – http://wepoetsshowit.com/
The Paperbook Blog – http://jaydeashe.wordpress.com/
The ABC Award:
Write, Write, Write, Sleep, Write – http://therussianway.wordpress.com/
Barb – http://acuriousgal.wordpress.com/
The Inner Peace Award:
Chrissy – http://crissyb315.wordpress.com/
Nina – http://ridingbitchblog.com/
Most Influential Blogger Award:
Theresa – http://soulgatherings.wordpress.com/
MichelleMarie – http://michellemarieantellg.wordpress.com/
The WordPress Family Award:
Bill – http://ghostinthewalls.wordpress.com/
Angel – http://mindretrofit7.wordpress.com/
The Sunshine Award:
Simon – http://simonworkmann.wordpress.com/
Devan – http://djhardesty.wordpress.com/
The Versatile Blogger Award:
The Community Storyboard – http://neverendingstorydepository.wordpress.com/
Howanxious – http://howanxious.wordpress.com/
The Liebster Award:
Kimmie – http://kimmiecricketsays.wordpress.com/
Sophia – http://psychologypathology2.wordpress.com/
The Dragon’s Loyalty Award:
Moinee – http://myownworstenemies.wordpress.com/
Jen – http://thinkandscrawl.wordpress.com/
The Lovely Bundle…..:
Richard – http://richardankerswrites.wordpress.com/
Poetry on a Roll – http://poetryonaroll.wordpress.com/
The Best Moment Award:
Belinda – http://busymindthinking.com/
Mer – http://knockedoverbyafeather.wordpress.com/
I would like to end this post by following the criteria of The Best Moment Award –
I have experienced so many wonderful moments. Yes, there are the biggies such as every moment with my children, dancing on stage, finishing an Ironman, graduating college, …….. BUT the best moments are the ones which can be the smallest – a smile from someone running past me on the trail, watching the birds nosh from the bird feeder, having a cake bake just right, to name just a few… Yes, all silly things, but they add up. At the end of the day they contribute to a feeling of hope. I would also like to say that my time spent on WordPress has been filled with so many ‘best moments’. The feeling of accomplishment when a piece is complete and the publish icon is clicked. Each comment that is made and reading the work of writers who have become my friends and finding new writers to enjoy and appreciate. All wonderful ‘best moments’!
To the award nominees, please know that you are under no obligation to accept these awards. Some have specific criterium, and if you would like to get this information, please drop me a line – I will send it right over. The badges are yours to copy and to place on your own blogs. If I have given an award to someone who does not accept awards, I understand and I apologize for not getting the memo:) Let me know, and it will be duly noted. I have stated this before – I enjoy giving awards, because it is a way for me to show my appreciation for what you do and to share your blog with others who may not have found you – yet.
So, this concludes the mother of all thank you awards post. I would like to end with one more BIG THANK YOU to say PLEASE keep doing what you do because you are all awesome!
Till the next time we meet – Happy Reading, Happy Writing, Happy Day!
Kimberly xxxx
