NEW Friends...

Before I look ahead to the new year, and share my thoughts about forging ahead, I wanted to say thank you to some of the women who have enriched my life this year through our blogging friendships. I have been spiritually and emotionally supported and encouraged. I have been inspired to create, write, dream and try new things. I have laughed and cried with these women...prayed for them and rejoiced with them. I'd like to share one or two things that I have learned from each of them.

Diana from These Days of Mine has taught me to look to the sky.
                                                           And to love family history enough to write it down.

Debbie from It's All About Purple reminds me to see beauty everywhere.
                                                                    And to embrace adventure.

Ayala from A Sun Kissed Life shows me how to tell my truth. Poetically.

Heidi from Me As A Mother tells it like it is, with a sense of humor and magical photos.

Melissa from Melissa Camara Wilkins says more with a few words than I ever will.
                                                                                  ...even if I write a whole book.
                                                                                  ...six words at a time ;-)  

Tabitha from Fresh Mommy lives fully, faithfully.
                                             She reminds me to see the rich blessings in my day to day.

Kristi from Breath...Shine...Love wrestles honestly, writes beautifully.
                                                       And loves Parenthood - the TV show and the role!

Nessa from Moments & Impressions is a gentle soul.
                                                        She helps me want to be true to me.

Deb from simplify.daily.life challenges my creativity.
                          And {without knowing it at the time} gave me a wonderful birthday present!

Barbara from Footprints in the Sand reminds me of a time in my life that I cherish.
                                                                                                            I love her stories!
                                                                           
Melanie from Whimsical Creations inspires me to invest in my craft, to develop it!
                                                                            And reminds me to be a fun, generous mom.

MJ at Emjayandthem's Blog wows me with her wisdom.
                                           And in her understanding I find courage.

Rachel and Grace from and then, she {snapped} and grace loves the beatles
                                                               have a love for photography that's contagious.
                                                                             And they're a mother and daughter who blog.
                                                                                                  That, in and of itself, is inspiring!

I feel very grateful to everyone who takes the time to make a pretty space in this blog world. To share their hearts, their thoughts, their kids cute faces and antics, and their creativity. I have learned so much from all of you!

Most of all, I'd like to thank Claire from Beaktweets ...without her I don't think I'd have ever had the courage to really go for it and develop this blog. Hers is still the first blog I hope to see each day. And it's not ONLY cause of the photos of her sweet girl...she's a young woman, wise beyond her years, who always lifts my spirits.