Sunshine Award...And my blog nominations...

  
I was recently awarded this Sunshine Award from my friend at Faith & Fibromyalgia.  She has such a lovely blog and is so gifted in bringing awareness to this chronic illness that we share, fibromyalgia.  I appreciate the lovely things that she shared about me when nominating me for this award.  She is just an amazing young lady.  


This award is given to "bloggers who positively and creatively inspire others in the "blogosphere".

Here are the rules:
1.  If you are nominated, you must blog a post linking back to the person/blog that nominated you.
2. You must answer some questions, nominate ten fellow bloggers and link their blogs to the post!
If you do this, you get the award! You can use the image above to either put on your post or on your blog itself!
3. You should comment on your nominees' blogs to let them know you've nominated them.


Here are my questions:

1. Who is your favorite philosopher?

I don't think that I have a favorite philosopher...sorry.  

2. What is your favorite number?

My favorite number is 7.  

3. What is your favorite animal?

My favorite animal is VERY SPECIFIC...it is the Yorkshire Terrier.  My little Bailey is a Yorkshire Terrier, and he is the perfect companion.  He is an amazing cuddler when I am sick, happy to see us when we come home...just like a part of the family!  What can I say...he has us wrapped around his little paw!

Awww...isn't he the cutest thing ever???

4. What are your Facebook and Twitter urls?

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ChronicChristianCrafter 
Twitter: I do not "tweet"...I opened a twitter account at one time.  However, the account was hacked fairly soon thereafter. I kept forgetting to "tweet", etc.  So, I decided to stick with social media that I understood and enjoyed using.

5. What is your favorite time of the day?

Mornings are very difficult for me.  Due to my chronic illness, I tend to always have increased stiffness and pain in the morning.  Typically, later afternoon and early evening are better times, health wise for me.  I tend to get more things accomplished during this time due to "any energy" I might have is normally felt during the afternoon/early evening.  

6. What was your favorite vacation?

I just posted a very long post regarding vacations as well as posted several vacation pictures.  Instead of repeating myself, I'll refer you here to the vacation post.

7. What is your favorite physical activity?

Due to my chronic illness, physical activity is fairly limited.  Right now, walking, swimming and doctor ordered stretches are pretty much the only types of physical activity that I'm able to partake in.  And, this depends on pain and fatigue levels.   

8. What is your favorite non-alcoholic drink?

I don't have only one favorite per se...but, I do have a few top favorites: strawberry lemonade (yum); sweet tea (I'm a southern gal); and ginger ale (soothes those tummy aches).  Of course, I like water as well.  

9. What is your favorite flower?

I think that orchids are beautiful flowers.  However, I love to see collections of flowers put together.  I don't have a "specific" favorite flower...I just love the look and smell of fresh flowers.  Finding a trend here...I don't tend to have "favorite" anythings...I am a lover of lots of stuff.  God makes many things great!

10. What is your passion?

My passion is to encourage and inspire others to be the best they can be.  I want to uplift others.  When someone leaves my presence (both in person or online), I want them to feel better about themselves rather than worse.  In addition, if I can bring a small spotlight on invisible illnesses in some small way (in a positive, informative way), I would love this.  Of course, I am always happy to assist someone in their walk with and to the Lord (isn't that what our purpose on this earth is anyway?)

My 10 Blogger Nominees (in no particular order): 

• Anita @ Scattering the Stones
• Salina @ Heart Reflected
• Renee @ Encouragement of Faith
• Debbie @ Debbie Does Creations
• Lorrie @ Finding Secret Treasure 
• Dawn @ The Most Perfect Gift
• Tammy @ One More Time Events
• Chrissy @ The Taylor House
• Amy @ Home Happy Home
• Jenny @ Days of Chalk and Chocolate

Each and every one of these lovely ladies (blogs) are a "daily dose of sunshine"! While I'm inspired in different ways by each of these ladies, each lady is always positive and inspirational.  I feel blessed by each and every one!

I want to thank Faith & Fibromyalgia again for nominating me for this award.  In addition, it was EXTREMELY difficult to narrow down my 10 blog choices...but, I encourage you to visit some of these lovely blogs.  I promise you that you will be blessed just as much as I am.


Blessings,

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