A big thank you to Amanda Preston over at My Lovely Crazy Life for nominating Embracing the Unexpected | Maree Dee for the Blogger Recognition Award. What an honor and encouragement to be chosen by you.
Brief Story on how Maree Dee started Blogging:
Embracing the Unexpected began with a whisper from God, many years ago, “Maree I want you to write and tell our stories.”I knew God had taught me how to embrace life in the midst of the unexpected, but I wasn’t so sure about sharing it. At first, I ignored the gentle whisper convinced I had misheard God. You can read more about this in my post – Do you listen to God’s Whispers? Click here.
Maree Dee’s Advice to New Bloggers:
- Practice, practice, practice – The more you practice, the better you will get. “Just Write!”
- Gather a team of encouragers
- Educate yourself about blogging, social media, and writing. I signed up for Compel.
- Be obedient – if God called you to it – just do it.
Maree Dee’s Blog Nominees:
This was not an easy task to nominate only fifteen bloggers( per the rules). However, being the rule follower that I am, I have accomplished the task. By no means does this list include all of my favorite bloggers.
- Searching for Moments – Lori Schumaker
- Jennifer Dukes Lee
- Holly Gerth
- Flourishing Today – Alisa
- Journey to Imperfect – Leslie
- Journeys in Grace – Dawn
- Living Free Together – Suzanne Eller
- Counting My Blessings – Deb Wolf
- Following Hard – Gretchen Fleming
- The Gratefulist – Wendy De Jong
- Finding Peace in God’s Word – Sarah Geringer
- Chasing Community – Brenda Bradford Dottinger
- Learn To Discern – Stephanie Thompson
- Unmasking the Mess – Julie Loos
- Choose Confidence – Choose Healing – Choose Freedom – Sheila Qualls
Rules Of the Blogger Recognition Award:
- Thank the blogger who nominated you and provide a link to their blog
- Write a post to show your award
- Give a brief story of how your blog started
- Give pieces of advice to new bloggers
- Select 15 other bloggers you want to give this award to
- Comment on each blog and let them know you have nominated them and provide the link to the post you created.
Thank you, Amanda, at My Lovely Crazy Life for nominating Embracing the Unexpected | Maree Dee
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I am honored that you nominated me! Thank you so much, and blessings to you, Maree!
Sarah,
The honor was all mine in nominating you. I know my readers will enjoy your posts too.
Blessings,
Maree
Thank You, for allowing me to be part of such an amazing group of bloggers who are some of my favorites as well, Maree! I love this and the way you are such a giver of encouragement. You have blessed me in many ways. I appreciate you.
Many Blessings!!
Dawn
Dawn,
You made my day! It has been a difficult week, and I was beating myself up. I read a post about encouragement and had come to the conclusion I didn’t know how to encourage people. I know it was just a rough day.
Maree
Thank you so much, Maree! I feel so blessed to be included on this list. You’ve totally made my day!! Praying God’s blessings over you. You are such a huge blessing to so many! <3
Deb –
Thank you for calling me a blessing. I needed those words today. I am glad I could make your day. I love your site.
Blessings,
Maree
Maree,
You are such a gift!!!! I am honored to be on your list ♥ It only took me one stop here to know I was hooked. The hope you give is filled with all that comes from a heart who loves the Lord and keeps a steady gaze on Him through the storms of life. Thank you for nominating me and thank you for being an encourager to me and many more!
Hugs,
Lori
Lori,
Your words brought tears, joyful tears. You are the gift. I am so happy I can share your site with my readers.
Blessings,
Maree
Maree- I enjoyed getting to know you better! Thank you for your encouragement and the nomination!
Julie,
I am pretty sure my readers would love your site. I am glad I had the opportunity to nominate you. Maree
((xoxo)) Thanks for the sweet encouragement, Maree. And, congrats to you for your nomination! ((Hug))
It was my pleasure to nominate your blog. I am not linking up this week. I will miss all of the great posts. Trying to take in a little R & R.