Sunday, March 15, 2009

OneYear Blogaversary!!!!


One year ago my husband was away for the weekend helping with Disciple Now and I got this crazy, wild idea to start a blog! I remember thinking "what in the world am I going to write about?" and "who in the world is even going to read this thing?"

Believe me when I say that I had NO idea the impact that blogging would have on my life. I am not a writer by any stretch of the imagination, but I have enjoyed having a place to journal and document most of what has gone on in the past year. And surprisingly, people did read!

I have made some of the sweetest friends as a result of this blog....some I have met, and some I may not get to meet on this side of heaven(but I am hoping!) I have been encouraged and prayed for probably more than I'll ever know, but I have also counted it a privilege to be able to pray for you all.

There are times when I'm just amazed at how God is using this blogging community for His glory. Isn't He just the coolest?!?!?!?


One thing I knew when I started blogging was that I would love the design aspect...playing around with backgrounds and headers was right up my alley...but, I had no idea that a year later I would be starting a little side business doing blogs for other people!

So, how about a giveway??? To celebrate my one year blogaversary I am going to giveaway a "Make Me Over" blog design!!!

To enter, just leave a comment. For an extra entry, you can blog about this, but please come back and leave another comment letting me know that you did. I'll pick a winner on Wednesday!

I'm so thankful for how God has used this blog in my life and I'm so thankful for each of YOU!!!

81 comments:

  1. Happy Blogaversary! I don't need the prize since you're already giving me a bloggy makeover. :) I LOVE your blog!!

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  2. What wonderful giveaway! I'm so glad that I found your blog :) I love reading it and I think your designs are wonderful!

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  3. Hi Fatih, Happy 1st Blogaversary! I love your blog. It's so cute! I would love a bloggy makeover!

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  4. Can you believe it's already been one year? I can't believe I have already been blogging for 7 months! It seems like I just started a few weeks ago! I agree- it is so amazing to see how God is working through the BLOG world!

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  5. Happy Blogaversary Faith!! I am so glad I found you through blogs!! I need a blog makeover badly, so I am hoping to win the giveaway! :)

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  6. Happy 1 Year Blogaversary Faith! I'm so happy that I found you through this "Blogger" world! Since you just gave me an awesome makeover, you don't have to enter me, but I will mention you on our site as so many of the gals who entered your button design were very interested in you!!! Have a blessed Sunday! Love, Denise :-)

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  7. Happy Blogaversary!!! I don't need a blog makeover thanks to you but what a great giveaway!

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  8. hi I am following your blog from Thailand. It is encouraging to read about everyday faith. Thanks.

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  9. Faith,
    Happy Blogaversary!!! How fun!! I am coming up on my one year this month as well.

    You are such a Blessing sweet Faith. I'm praying for you.

    Have a Blessed Lord's day,
    Dawn

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  10. This is my first time reading your blog. Happy 1 Year Blog!

    purrfectmeg@aol.com

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  11. happy 1 year!
    I started my blog at the end of last year. I'm really into blogging and reading other pple's blogs. Maybe a little too into it. I "forget" to do the dishes sometimes cause I'm blogging! ha!
    The only problem is, my blog isn't pretty. I could really use a bloggy makeover!

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  12. Happy Blogaversary! You are soo talented, I love all of your designs!!

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  13. Happy Blogaversary!! Glad to find you in blogland as well! Would love to win a blog makeover as well!! Happy Sunday!

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  14. Congratulations and Happy Blogoversary! You and some others are what got me interested in reading and then creating my own. Thanks! Hope you have a great day.
    Miss you...

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  15. I love reading your blog and am so glad we could meet through the blog world! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

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  16. Happy 1 year blogaversary! I'd LOVE a blog makeover done by you. I have seen some of your work and I love it. Congrats!

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  17. Oh! I want to win, but if not, I still want to order a make over soon!

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  18. Hi Faith! I did a post about you today on our site and I wanted to ask you...can I change my mind about being entered? Although I already have a fabulous blog design by you, can you enter my name to win a design for a deserving reader? Then if my name were pulled I would give it away to a reader who could really use it. Thanks Faith...enter me if possible! Thank you! Blessings, Denise :-)

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  19. I would personally like to take a moment to thank Chad for going off on that DNow weekend! And I am so glad you got the AWESOME idea to blog and am SOOOO thankful that God put you in my path. You have been such a blessing to me, sweet friend!

    I am so proud of you and love you dearly!! Happy Blogaversary!!

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  20. Happy one year blogaversary! How awesome! What a VERY NICE gift your giving to the winner! THat would be so sweet! I hope you have a great day...very cute cake pic up top btw!

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  21. Happy Blogaversary, Faith! I honestly don't remember exactly how I found your blog, but I love to read your thoughts on life. =) And of course, I'd love to win--your blog designs are super cute. =)

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  22. Congrats on the Blogaversary. I am so excited about your giveaway. I will be posting about it over on my blog for sure. Keep up the blogging.

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  23. Happy Blogaversary, Faith!!! Your blog has grown so much. Wow...100 followers! :) I know that I love reading your blog and enjoy hearing all about your life and everything you have going on.

    I sooooo want to win your blog makeover! How fun!

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  24. Faith, You are a wonderful woman and your blog is just like you!! Happy Blogaversary and many more great blogs to come!!

    Boy, do I need an extreme blog Make-Over!!

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  25. Happy anniversary!!! I personally am SO happy you started blogging =) I remember stumbling across your blog from Kelly's and thinking "wow, she is so sweet and kind and funny!" and I left you a comment and you commented right back on mine!! My instincts about you were dead on =)
    I just adore your blog and can't wait to grab a hug from you in Heaven (if not before!!). Please know that you are in my daily prayers, and when the day comes that you announce your pregnancy I will dance in the streets as if it were my own!!!!!! I can't wait to see pictures of Kinley and Davis =)
    So glad we "met" sweet friend!!! Thanks for starting a blog!!

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  26. I'm back. I posted about your giveaway on my blog. :0) I hope that you have a great week.

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  27. Happy Blogaversary, Faith! I am so glad that you decided to start blogging a year ago --and I am also glad that you talked your mother into it, too!

    Your blog is such an encouragement to me and I could not be prouder of the young woman that you have grown into. I always knew God had something special in mind for you -- I just didn't know HOW special!

    I love you to pieces!
    Mom

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  28. Happy Blogaversary, Faith! Your blog is a pleasure to read and visit! I would love to win a design...I've been thinking of a little remodeling anyway!!! :)

    Suzanne

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  29. I love your blog and your work that I have seen. I would love a makeover.

    good luck to you and everyone

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  30. Faith...although I am saving up some money for you to makeover my blog...I am going to take a chance and win one! Happy Blogaversary...mine was yesterday! lol

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  31. Hi again... I just blogged about this giveaway on my blog!

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  32. Happy Anniversary! And would LOVE to win a makeover since I feel I am in desperate need:)
    Blessings today and always,
    Kaye
    Matthew 21:22

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  33. And...I blogged about it here:
    http://kkskreations.blogspot.com/2009/03/happy-1st-blog-anniversary-faith.html
    Blessings,
    Kaye

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  34. I am so glad that I found your blog and we were able to reconnect! I've enjoyed every second of reading your posts! :)

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  35. Happy Blogoversary Faith! I am good friends with Denise who recently used you for a blog-makeover. I would love to be entered in your drawing! Blessings-Kim :-)

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  36. Awesome! I can't believe it has been a year though! I'm pretty sure I started reading your blog RIGHT when you started it. :) You are such a sweet, sweet person and you inspire me in so many ways! Thank you! I'm still praying for you and Chad each and every day! :)

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  37. I love you dearly and I'll just tell you...I don't care if I have to fly to NC someday...WE WILL MEET this side of heaven! :) You have become such a sweet friend and I pray for you and Chad, daily. I just know that God is going to bless you guys in an awesome way. I have loved sharing what God is doing in our lives with one another. You have been a prayer warrior on my behalf and I appreciate that more than you will ever know.

    I love you, girl.

    Happy Anniversary!

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  38. Happy Blogaversary!

    I just started one in January to write about my search for a deeper relationship with Our Lord. I'm not sure how I found your blog, but I've been following ever since. You are so inspirational and I hope to have the type of relationship with Him like you do.

    I would love a blog makeove, your giveaway is very generous!

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  39. Congratulations Faith!!! I need a blog makeover soooooo bad. Mine is sooooo boring.

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  40. Oh my goodness...I need a mjor blog rehaul! I didn't know you were doing that!

    I love your blog and am blessed by it every time I read!

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  41. Happy Blog year day!!!

    So fun to look back & see what's happened in a year, isnt' it?

    I know your blog has blessed me over the past year!

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  42. Happy blogaversary!!! You have such great talent. Thanks for using it all to the glory of the Lord!

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  43. I blogged about your giveaway, Faith!! :)

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  44. Congratulations, Faith!
    Great idea for a giveaway. You are so talented. I am so thankful I was able to meet you. Can't wait to do it again. Okay, going now to blog about the giveaway!

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  45. Happy Blogaversary, Faith! I always love reading your blog! I would love to enter in the giveaway of course! My blog layout needs a desperate makeover!

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  46. Ok so I am entering again as you suggested. Thank you again for your generosity no matter who wins.

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  47. I blogged about your giveaway this morning!

    Have a great week, Faith!

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  48. Happy Anniversary!! And please enter me!! I was just thinking about emailing you with my idea for my blog make-over for the summer!

    Many blessings!

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  49. Faith,
    I've always enjoyed coming to visit your blog because of the encouragement here and because it's such a beautiful blog to look at. With that, I would LOVE a makeover done by you.

    Thanks, blessings, and happy blogaversary!

    Carol

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  50. Happy Blogaversary!! I've been following your blog & praying for you for a few months now. You are so genuine and real with your thoughts and that is what makes your blog so interesting to read. You are also such an encouragement.

    Thanks and blessings to you,

    Beki

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  51. you are an encouragement to so many! I'd love a blog makeover! ame0831@gmail.com

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  52. YAY! Happy Blogaversary!!! Please enter me in your giveaway "make me over" blog design. I desperately need one!!! :)
    amy.mott@gmail.com
    http://findingthepathtohim.blogspot.com/

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  53. what a sweet idea for a giveaway. i have so enjoyed reading your blog on a regular basis. thanks so much for opening your heart and home to us. god has used your talents to bless others. have a great week - and happy anniversary!

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  54. Happy Blogaversary! I'd love a blog makeover! I was directed here through Deidre's blog. I'm excited about reading yours. My husband and I also have a fur baby :-) and are waiting on the LORD for our other babies.

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  55. Congrats on the one year!! I agree with you in that I had no idea what I was really getting into - and what a blessing this "outlet" has been for me. So neat, isn't it?

    I know I'm glad you started your blog - I have enjoyed keeping up with your posts...even if I don't always leave a comment. I would love to be included in your giveaway. Thanks - have a great week!!

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  56. I would love to win a bloggy makeover! Congratulations on 1 year of blogging!

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  57. What a great giveaway! I have stumbled onto your blog before and have enjoyed reading. I also have been a "blogger" for about a year now and have really enjoyed it. I would have never thought I would be as on top of it as I am.

    P.S. I would LOVE a makeover! I hope I win!

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  58. Wow, a year. That is impressive! Have so enjoyed getting to know you through your blog! And now we are even REAL friends. (of course that is really because of JENNIFER, not blogging)

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  59. Happy 1 year blogiversary too you! (o: I too am constantly amazed at the friendships and community that is formed from this kind of media. I have met some amazing women - many who I wish I could meet in person or lived closer so we could hang out and just talk. God is amazing in how He brings people together - talk about creative!

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  60. I am so glad that you decided to blog and that I have found your site ;)!

    Happy Anniversary!

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  61. Happy Blogaversary! You are so sweet and I am so happy that we "met" through blogging!

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  62. Faith,
    So nice to meet you, It is so refreshing to meet young women who have a desire to please God through serving their family and others.
    Blessings,
    Sue

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  63. Happy, Happy Blog-aversary!!! Faith, I just love you and your writing and encouragement and godliness are what made me want to start my own blog! You have blessed me beyond measure, friend!
    I will always remember when I read my first post of yours and just couldn't believe I was having a "God moment" while reading something on a blog!!!! But the rest is history and God has used the blogging community hugely in my life!
    Thanks for being my "bloggy friend"- you were my first one and are SO SPECIAL to me! I am praying for you and love you!

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  64. Look at YOU! These comments are so great and everyone loves your work. You go girl! I love YOU! You don't have to enter me for the give away, but I support ya all the way!!
    :) Melissa

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  65. Happy Anniversary!!!! I'm so glad you are a fellow blogger!!! I love knowing yuo in blog land!

    You have such a creative mind. This is a great giveaway!!

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  66. Happy Blogaversary. The blogosphere is all the better for your presence here!

    I would LOVE to win your giveaway. I enjoy blogging, but God did not bless me with that designing gene. :) Your help would be much appreciated!

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  67. Happy Blogaversary!! We are thankful for you! :)

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  68. I just wanted to add that I think you should leave that darling cake up there all the time because it makes your blog look even more beautiful! Your blog is absolutely adorable!

    I love you, Faith, and I am praying for you! Thank you for the blessing that you are to me!

    I love you,
    Mom

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  69. I hope you giveaway is a success. Congrats on your anniversary, Keep it going. Love it

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  70. COngratulations faith... you are a awesome writer and I am always inspired when I leave your blog..
    have a great day!

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  71. I love your blog and would love a blog makeover. I started my blog maybe two years ago but haven't been very consistent in blogging. However, I have been doing much better lately when I decided I didn't have to have something very profound to say every time!

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  72. Blogging has been such a blessing to me. I'm so glad I got to "meet" you through blogland!

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  73. I have been so inspired by your blog! I want to deepen my faith so much more and I am so lifted everytime I read. Thanks for being you and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

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  74. I posted about your anniversary and hope to send some visitors your way!!!:)

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  75. Happy Anniversary!! NOBODY needs a makeover worse than I do!!!!

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  76. Happy 1 year anniversary, hope I get picked for you to redo mine :)

    Love you,
    Your little sister (Grace)

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  77. Happy Blogoversary!! If I don't win...how much do you charge for layouts and designs?

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