An Award!?

I got an award!!  ME?!  That's crazy....but oh so appreciated!  Makes me feel loved and happy! Thank you to Lindy's mom, Lisa, for giving me this award!

Xandra from Heart of Service created this award to honor those blogs that are "must reads".  In her own words: "So here's to all the blogs that you'be discovered that you can't possibly live without.  They make you laugh, cry, think and feel connected every time you read a post.  They give you a thrill as you see them loading into your browser and  you get an equally satisfying thrill when you see that they have commented on your blog."

I started this blog only a short time ago, to keep family and friends updated on what was happening with our adoption of Karleigh Mei.  Little did I know, that in such a short time I would make NEW friends!  I have already learned so much and have enjoyed my fellow bloggers.  You are ALL an absolute God-send! I thank God for all of you!

I want to pass this award on to these bloggers that I just LOVE checking in on EVERY day! They are:

My daughter Lexie.  She was the first one to start blogging and convinced ME to do my own blog.  Lexie is an amazing 15 yr. old who loves the Lord with her whole heart.  She loves her family and she can't wait for our little Karleigh Mei to join us! I love you Lexie and I am oh-so-proud of you!!

Denise at Journey to Maggie Mae is a must check blog for me every day!  Denise is one of the first bloggers that I met.  She is a dear and I so appreciate her friendship!  I am super excited about following their journey to Maggie Mae in China.  If you check out her blog you will be blessed....and you'll be able to see their BEAUTIFUL daughter that is waiting for them in China!

Stefanie's blog at Ni Hao Y'all is always a delight to go to, even if she hasn't posted in a while.  When I grow up I want to be just like Stefanie!  It is clear that this is a woman who loves the Lord and is following Him with unabashed love.  I can't begin to describe this awesome family....just go check out their site!  They are in the process of adopting their 8th child.  If you go just to look at all of their beautiful faces you won't be disappointed!

Jeanette at A Quiver Full is also a blessing to visit!  They returned from China not too long ago with sweet Elizabeth.  Jeanette is another sweet friend that I have met in "Blogger-Land".  I have enjoyed watching their journey--and am sure you will too!  It is because of her blog, that I stumbled across months ago (from my daughter Lexie's blog), that inspired me to consider special needs adoption. You are an inspiration and a blessing Jeanette!  Go check out her blog!

There are numerous more blogs that I enjoy checking out every day.  I wish I could list them all here.  I am incredibly thankful for all of my fellow bloggers!

Happy Blessings,

Jenn