"Life is lived forward, but understood backward. It is not until we are down the road and we stand on the mountain looking back through the valley that we can appreciate the terrain God has allowed us to scale.” Jill Savage

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Day 5

The winner was number 17 - Marydon - who gave her play to dear Ginny - so Ginny - send me your address! Congrats

The winner of the Martha Steward Pillow is Ginny.

Thank you for following!

DAY 5

Okay how is this works?

Leave one answer per comment - you can have up to three comments/chances a day to win a day. I'll pick a number daily at 11 pm giving every one a chance to leave a comment/comments.

Now here is how to get three chances.

1. You get one chance if you are a follower.

2. If you are a follower - in a whole new comment - tell me what you life about blogging - what GOOD have you gotten out of it.

3. You get a third chance if you are a follower and you mention my giveaway on your blog.

Easy Peasy.

Okay - what is the prize for today?

5. A brand new Vera Bradley bag. (And it is large like a regular one).




Thought for the day:

God has a great race for you to run, Under His care, you'll go where you've never been and serve in ways you've never dreamed. But you have to release your burdens.

Max Lucado

50 comments:

betty said...

congrats to the winner!

follower :)

betty

Doris Sturm said...

I'm not playing, just stopping by to say hello and how generous you are for giving away all those wonderful gifts. You are making your followers very, very happy with these lovely items.

Thank you and have a great day tomorrow! I'm going to sleep - finally!

betty said...

its is funny, Sandie, you must be scheduling these to post because I've been able to be your first commenter a few days this week with the giveaway!

another great Max Lucado quote!

Another reason why blogging is good for me; it is good for the memory; helps me to remember details about people, etc so it has to be good for the brain!

betty

Bev said...

And isn't that hard...to release your burden...or am I the only one who struggles with hanging onto my burdens??

Marie said...

Congrats to Ginny! She will be so happy!
I'm a follower! :)

Marie said...

I love everything about blogging! There isn't anything negative!

Marie said...

I have mentioned your giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I'm a follower!
This is Twinkie Mom
It won't let me comment any other way than Anonymous-sorry

Anonymous said...

This is Twinkie Mom again.
I never post so can't get this thing to take it other than Anonymous!
Your blog has done me a lot of good, I learned so much about different people in history when you gave us a life story everyday for a year- so neat. You inspired me to start a blog, still a work in progress. Your message is positve an your are real and geniune person, who shares your experiences here with us, good & bad. Thank you for all the time and dedication you put into your blog trying to educate and inspire us.
God Bless you!
Twinkie Mom

Sr Crystal Mary Lindsey said...

I am so happy for Ginny. Love Crystal Mary

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Hi Sandie! Your giveaways are so nice and generous! You are the bestest blogging buddy!
hugs, Linda

katja said...

Yay! Congratulations Ginny!

.. I'm a follower :D

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Clapping hands - I'm so glad Ginny won yesterday's!!

Tanna said...

I knitted a sweater last year called Easy Peasy! LOL! Love that name. Congrats to Ginny! blessings ~ tanna

Jill said...

WooHoo for Ginny! :)

Another great quote!

Debbie said...

Congrats to Marydon!

The part about releasing the burdens is the biggie for me. I want to go forward, but I have such a time letting go of what is weighing me down. Sigh.

We love Vera around this joint...

Cheri said...

You know I am a follower

Cheri said...

Congratulations to Ginny. Happy Anniversary week to you.

Unknown said...

WOW! TYSM sweet friend. I am so glad I aske dfo rGinny to win now.

For today's giveaway, if I should be ever so lucky, would you send it to Sherry @ countrywingsinphoenix, please. I'd really appreciate this.

TTFN ~
Have a beautiful day ~
Hugs & love to you my friend,
Marydon

MadSnapper said...

congrats to Ginny and thanks to Marydon.

Remington said...

I bet Ginny is VERY happy!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sandie...So happy for Ginny. You know I'm a follower, little chickadee. Hope your day today is wonderful. Susan from writingstraightfromtheheart.blogspot.com

Patti said...

I'm excited that Ginny. Hope she enjoys her gift.

Have a wonderful day, Sandie!

Love,
Patti

Simply Debbie said...

Hi Sandie,
I am a follower and have been for some time.
hugs

Simply Debbie said...

Congrats to all your winners and BLESS YOU for this 6 day give away.
I blog for the friendship, the creativity,and the inspiration.
I wanted to be a blessing to people but I lost my way with Amy's death. I am much stronger...
hugs

CalamityJr said...

How kind of Marydon, so congratulations to Ginny! Thanks for the great giveaway - who wouldn't love a Vera Bradley bag?!

Simply Debbie said...

I have posted twice about your give away.
Yesterday was the second one. I realize the first post I didn't add your blog address...silly me
If I SHOULD WIN PLEASE SEND IT TO....
MARCIA CHUNN...THE VINTAGE FRENCH HEN
HUGS

CalamityJr said...

I'm a follower. Another reason I love blogging is all the wonderful people I'm am meeting - who are becoming friends!

Pondside said...

Well, of course I'm a follower, and I love that bag!

Pondside said...

The GOOD from blogging?....where to start? I'd say that the friendships are the biggest thing - I've met several bloggers face to face, here and far away (in Peru!) and it has been a wonderful experience each time. When my husband was so terribly ill in the winter the prayers of bloggers I'll probably never meet held me up in the most amazing way.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Thank you so much, Sandie! And a big thank you to Marydon, this is very thoughtful and generous of her!!!

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Congrats to the winner! You have a very generous giveaway going on, Sandie. Love your quote.

Anonymous said...

congrats to Ginny
~JO

Anonymous said...

I want this bag.
~Jo

Anonymous said...

I been happy follower for some time now,can't go all week without checking on my Sandie
~Jo

Anonymous said...

Why do I like to blog.....BECAUSE OF FRIENDS LIKE YOU!!!!.....and YOU! and YOU!!!...I have bloggy buddies that can lift me up,cheer me up,hold me up,guide me and help me on those days when you say to yourself,hohumm!...think I'll go see my blog buddies.
XOXOXOXO
~JO

Betsy Banks Adams said...
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Betsy Banks Adams said...

Congrats to Ginny (my friend) ---and thanks to Marydon...

Hope you are having a great day!!!

Hugs,
Betsy

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Here's sendin' that lucky pant winner Ginny a big old hillbilly CONGRATULATIONS. That Marydon is simply the sweetest ever.

You have yourself a terrific Thursday sweetie!! :o)

Nikki (Sarah) said...

having a problem posting but here goes again......the best about blogging....hooking up with awesome people like the chatty crone.....Hope you're doing great Gail...your bud Oprah

Just Stuff From a Boomer said...

I have way too many bags so I won't play, but that is really cute.

Anonymous said...

Congrats to the winner!
Hope you're having a good day today Sandie ;)
Like the quote today.

Follower :)

Enjoy your Day!

Karen Lange said...

Oh my, I completely forgot about your giveaways. I am so sorry, I did mean to stop by sooner. I am a very happy (although late:P) follower of your blog!
Blessings,
Karen
karenelange(at)gmail(dot)com

Karen Lange said...

Back again - I am a follower who loves blogging because I get to meet great people like you. That is far and away the best perk to blogging. Plus, I always laugh and/or get something encouraging from your blog.

Hugs and blessings,
Karen
karenelange(at)gmail(dot)com

BECKY said...

Sandie...where the heck have I been?? I want to play! I'm not sure if today's give-away is the Vera Bradley purse...but oooh, I'd love to have it!
I'm a follower.
I'm leaving a comment.

BECKY said...

AND, Number 3: I've met so many wonderful people throught blogging....all across the globe! I'd say the BEST thing I've gotten, is to begin handwriting notes again, plus receiving some back from blog friends, too! :)

Ann said...

Well congrats to Marydon and how sweet of her to pass the pillow on to Ginny. So I guess it's congrats to Ginny too

Wanda's Wings said...

You are doing a great job with this. Way t

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Wonderful give away! Congrats to Ginny winning the prior gift passed on from Marydon...very sweet of her!

I also have give away going on my blog! :)

Annesphamily said...

Marydon has a generous heart! She is always thinking of the needs of others and she is just one amazing friend!