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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Sunday Words of Encouragement May 8, 2011

I hope all mothers have had a beautiful mother's day.

I did. :-)

We had one of our retired pastors give the Mother's Day sermon today. It was very sweet. He encouraged mothers to [continue] to stand up and be counted - speaking for right and against wrong.
He reminded us that mothers who are followers of Christ should be Christian in word and deed.[Prov 31:10-31.] We should commit our families to the Lord. [Like Hannah did with Samuel. 1 Samuel 1:26.] We should stand on God's promises and train our children in the way they should go and trust God with the rest. [Prov 22:6.]
Remember: Mothers cast a long shadow.

I lost my mother when I was 21.

I still remember her faithfulness, determination and honor she taught us.

This song seemed to fit nicely.

A Verse for Today.

2 Kings 4:30
But the child's mother said, "As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you." So he got up and followed her.

This morning we prayed for mothers everywhere - for strength, patience, and the loving heart of God.

We had a wonderful afternoon by the pool with our daughter, son-in-law and the three children. My DH gave me flowers and our daughter gave me a hydrangea plant. I have some pictures and I hope to post one or two soon.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Enquiring Minds - Meme Week 36 PLUS Comment Giveaway + Winner (Corrected)

(The first post for this was an "oops" - phone rang and I hit the wrong button. - sorry to any subscribers that got that.)
Well - I was glad to see a few others have lots of shoes even if most of us only wear a few favorite pairs. Our sizes ran from 5 to 12 and numbers from 1 to over 50. I have to say that I bagged up 20 pairs of my shoes for Goodwill when I realized I hadn't worn them in ages. I plan to bag more tomorrow too.

The Winner from Enquiring Minds Week #35 is: #9. Chelsea. Chelsea, please pick a book from the Love Books List for Giveaway or remaining Christmas Giveaway Books and let me know your choice, your address and a choice of bookmarks if desired.

This meme is hosted by Dollycas Thoughts for Thursdays - which are hard for me to make. The goal is to get to know our fellow bloggers and visitors better. Each week Dolly asks some questions for us to answer and then link up. I am late doing the post but I am trying to to participate as I would like to learn more about blogger and follower friends.

WEEK 36 QUESTIONS

Interesting Questions.

1. Where were you or what were you doing when you learned of the death of Osama bin Laden?

I was getting up from bed and my husband read me the news from the computer.

2. Where were you or what were you doing when you learned of the tragedies of 9/11?

I had just arrived at my office. We did not have a TV so we turned the news on the computer.

We were all stunned.

3. Do you feel safer today than you did before Sunday evening?

I am glad that a terrorist of this caliber has been stopped. I wouldn't say that I feel safer because of it. There is more a sense of danger from the strange weather occurrences such as the recent tsunamis and tornadoes. I take comfort that my safety is secure in bigger hands.

Your turn to share: Where were you and what were you doing when you learned about Osama bin Laden? Where were you and what were you doing when you learned of the attacks of 9/11? Do you feel safer now?

Enquire Comment Winners can choose a selection from Valentine and "Love" books or the remaining Christmas Giveaway Books.

Rules: a) Must be a follower; b) Share a comment on any (or all) of the three questions above.
Open internationally and an international winner may get a smaller book or a $5.00 GC if I decide the mailing is too much.
I will pick a Comment winner from all comments made by Friday, May 13 at 10PM central.

Winners: Never a Gentleman and Glory in Death

Thank you to everyone who entered these giveaways.

CONGRATULATIONS

to THREE winners of

Never a Gentleman (The Drake's Rakes series)

by Eileen Dreyer

I will email scottsgal, ruthhill74 and Louisa for their mail information.

CONGRATULATIONS

to the winner of a copy of

Glory in Death (In Death, Book 2)

by J.D. Robb

I will email winnie for her information too.

Blog Tour: The Guardian by Margaret Mallory May 2-13

Join me this coming Wednesday for Review, Author Q&A and Giveaway of The Guardian (Return of the Highlanders) by Margaret Mallory.

THE GUARDIAN Slideshow: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62127626@N05/sets/72157626579087308/

Image Cover

Author Image and Profile

Excerpt

Bonus Content. We Love Scotland: The true tales behind our hottest ...

Margaret's Sites:

BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE:
Posting Date   Tour Participation   Blog URL
Mon. May 2   Feature, Giveaway   http://thebooktree.blogspot.com
Mon. May 2   Review, Giveaway   Lushbookreviewss.blogspot.com
Mon. May 2   Review, Giveaway   http://yankeeromancereviewers.blogspot.com/
Mon. May 2   Review, Giveaway   http://onebookshy.blogspot.com
Mon. May 2   Review, Giveaway   www.thebookgirl.net
Mon. May 2   Giveaway   http://justanothernewblog.blogspot.com
Mon. May 2   Giveaway   http://bodicerippernovels.blogspot.com
Mon. May 2   Review, Giveaway, Q&A http://booksandmakeup.blogspot.com
Mon. May 2   Review, Giveaway   www.mgpblog.com
Mon. May 2   Giveaway   http://simplystacie.net
Mon. May 2   Review, Giveaway   http://bridget3420.blogspot.com
Mon. May 2   Review, Feature, Giveaway   www.sosaloha.blogspot.com
Tues. May 3   Review, Giveaway   rexrobotreviews.com
Tues. May 3   Review, Q&A novelreaction.com
Tues. May 3   Giveaway   http://brokenteepee.com
Tues. May 3   Giveaway   http://paranormalromanticsuspensereviews.blogspot.com
Tues. May 3   Review   http://michellesramblins.blogspot.com/
Thurs. May 5   Review, Giveaway, Q&A   http://www.urbangirlreader.com
Fri. May 6   Review, Feature, Giveaway, Q&A www.seductivemusings.blogspot.com
Fri. May 6   Review, Giveaway, Q&A   http://bookofsecretsblog.com
Fri. May 6   Review, Giveaway   http://j-rabbits-corner.blogspot.com
Sat. May 7   Feature, Giveaway   http://cuzinlogic.wordpress.com
Sun. May 8   Giveaway, Q&A    http://happilyeverafterthoughts.blogspot.com
Sun. May 8   Review, Giveaway   http://www.sarahsblogoffun.com
Mon. May 9   Review, Giveaway   http://www.saveyspender.com
Mon. May 9   Feature, Giveaway   http://myhouseofbooks.blogspot.com
Mon. May 9   Review, Giveaway   http://chrissysworldofbooks.blogspot.com/
Tues. May 10   Review, Giveaway   http://www.startingfreshnyc.com
Tues. May 10   Review, Giveaway   http://dreyslibrary.blogspot.com
Wed. May 11   Feature, Giveaway   http://cmashlovestoread.blogspot.com
Wed. May 11   Review, Feature, Giveaway, Q&A http://marthasbookshelf.blogspot.com/
Thurs. May 12   Review, Giveaway   http://inthehammockblog.blogspot.com
Thurs. May 12   Review, Giveaway   http://www.kballard87.blogspot.com
Thurs. May 12   Review, Giveaway   http://thefictionenthusiast.blogspot.com/
Thurs. May 12   Review, Giveaway   http://myfoolishwisdom.blogspot.com
Thurs. May 12   Review, Giveaway, Q&A   http://readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.blogspot.com/
Fri. May 13   Review, Giveaway   www.bookwormygirl.com
Fri. May 13   Review, Giveaway   http://www.renees-reads.blogspot.com/
Fri. May 13   Review   http://bookslikebreathing.blogspot.com
Fri. May 13   Review, Giveaway   http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com
Fri. May 13   Review, Giveaway   www.reviewsbymolly.com
Fri. May 13   Review, Giveaway   http://chickwithbooks.blogspot.com/
Fri. May 13   Review   http://dkay401-challenges.blogspot.com/

Free eBook: Amazing Mothers from The Amazing People Club

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a free eBook from The Amazing People Club!!!

Amazing Mothers

{Note: this text has is from material provided to me from The Amazing People Club representative and I have done slight editing to present it here.]

MAY – MOTHERS DAY – Amazing People Club is offering a FREE short story eBook titled Amazing Mothers and features the life stories of Lillian Gilbreth (USA) and Susannah Holmes (Australia). Two founding mothers in their own right, who were Amazing Mothers and led inspirational lives.

The books and audios in our series bring readers ‘face to face’ with many of the world’s most inspiring and influential characters from the fields of art, science, music, politics, medicine and business and many more. All the stories in the series are revealed through our unique and patented BioView® format; a newly-developed concept in storytelling that combines biography with virtual interview. The lives of amazing people can be explored through their achievements, challenges and experiences in a very personal way. The unique format and flow enables each person’s story to come alive, as if it is being personally told to you, reflecting their interests, emotions and passions. Our mission is to provide stories that will inspire, educate and entertain.

The Amazing People Club – who are we?

We are an international digitally-based publishing company distributed by The Hachette Book Group (HBG) - a leading trade publisher based in New York.
Our team is international and our structure is based on a co-venture model, where we link with organizations that have strengths in areas complementary to our own. Dr. Charles Margerison created the Amazing People Club in 2006. His vision was to create a new way of learning about people who have changed our world and inspired others with their achievements. He has a wide experience in publishing and is the co-founder of Team Management Systems and Emerald, the world’s leading publisher of management journals.

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See this You Tube clip to hear a sample of our Louis Armstrong, Elizabeth Arden & The Amazing People of Sydney (featuring Susannah Holmes) eStories, truly engaging!:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ1jTa4IWMo – Louis Armstrong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83PKdwf2_fs – Elizabeth Arden

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvADYSX6NuA – Amazing People of Sydney (Susannah Holmes)

The Amazing People series encompasses a huge range of subject areas including:-

· women

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The Amazing Women Series

The Amazing Women series from the Amazing People Club offers inspiration and a new way to celebrate women around the world.” Today, more and more women become doctors, politicians, entrepreneurs, scientists, financial advisers, and take on other roles outside the home. This, of course, has certainly not always been the case. The women in our ‘Club’ were trailblazers. Their stories are a source of inspiration and are revealed through our BioView format. Each story is a biography – a virtual interview – reflecting the life story of an amazing person. It offers an interesting and easy way to learn from those who have made major contributions to our world. Discover how these amazing women lived, loved and worked in their own distinct ways. We can learn key lessons from each one of them. In particular, their achievements were a result of their determination to continue on, regardless of how difficult the journey. They believed in what they had to offer, and used their time well. Here is a snippet from one of them:-

Florence Nightingale
1820–1910

From the age of 17, I knew my destiny lay with many men

I said ‘no’ to the proposals of marriage that I received

I felt strongly that my role in life was to help others

Beyond my education in Latin, Greek, German, French and Italian

My first name came from the city of Florence in Italy

That is where I was born

My parents came from a well endowed English family

In 1837, “God spoke to me and called me to his service”

They were disappointed and upset when I chose to be a nurse.

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www.amazingpeopleclub.com

TO RECEIVE THIS FREE PDF BOOK::

If you want a copy of Amazing Mothers Ebook, leave a comment with an email address and I will send a pdf copy.
Open to everyone!
Closes May 11, 10pm Central.