Saturday 31 March 2012

Now And Then– And A Giveaway Very Soon!

Four years ago I began this blog. Here’s my first ever blog picture – a delicious, leisurely breakfast [Bob went out early to buy fresh croissants, I was convalescing after a minor op]

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and here is a Saturday breakfast the other week [Bob even bought a newspaper for me – I can’t remember the last time we spent money on a real paper – oh the luxury of crosswords and Sudoku!]

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significant changes in our lives

  • Bob is considerably slimmer [as am I] and the “croissants for breakfast” are a rare treat these days!
  • the dining room is a much more attractive shade of cornmeal [thank you Frances for that inspiration!]
  • we have lost Charlie, our lovely collie cross
  • in 2008 I would have laughed if you’d said that four years on, I would be running regularly, or that I’d be a homeowner

significant constants

  • we still love each other as much as ever
  • our girls [and their blokes] remain a source of joy and pride
  • supply teaching remains exhausting but fulfilling [although there is less of it around, and it comes in fits-and-starts]
  • church life continues to thrive and keep us very busy
  • God’s Amazing Grace

I’m now up at 144 followers, and well over twice that many people reading the blog each day. I have new friends all round the world, and I have learned so many things. It is such fun, and I wouldn’t want to give it up, even if it is hard to fit in the time to post to my blog or catch up on reading others.

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So to celebrate this significant Blog-anniversary, I am planning a giveaway very soon. Due to extreme busy-ness these past few days, I haven’t got it organised yet. I will announce my Blogger-versary cum Easter cum Birthday giveaway next week. So watch this space.

9 comments:

  1. Happy Saturday, Angela. What an inspiring post, with so many positives. It is very difficult for me, too, to find the time to post. Your post is one I look for everyday....

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  2. Way to go, Ang!
    I"m thankful for your contribution to my life!

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  3. I am watching with bated breath for your giveaway to see what you are offering (bty, count me out as it is a hassle to ship overseas, even if I were to win).

    Have a blessed Palm Sunday; my fav service of the year with the kids and others waving triumphant palms as we process into church.

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  4. Congratulations Ang! I'm so glad I'm one of the 144. x

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  5. My goodness. What a thing! Like Meggie Mar, I can't much imagine being at the keyboard without you to read! Like Pom Pom you have made a tangible difference to my life. Thank you, dearest, dearest Tracing Rainbows!

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  6. Wow! thanks everyone for being SO appreciative. Bless you all xx

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  7. Congratulations! (from a comparative blogging baby who only just celebrated one year on the net)

    I do appreciate your cheerful blog, especially the bits which poke gentle fun at poor grammar.

    P.S. Croissants are wonderful for breakfast - especially the chocolate-filled kind. They're a rare treat for us.

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  8. can you see picture now on my blog? let me know

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    1. Oh yes! There they are- and they are gorgeous!!

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