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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

RESTORED - ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY!


This year has gone by so fast that I completely skipped over my one year anniversary with this blog. On October 6th of last year I wrote my first post called Restored. I went back and read it today, remembering how the Lord used an old beat up buffet to teach me something about himself while I was healing from losing my baby boy, Elijah. If you would like to know more about that, you can read my whole journey from beginning to end at The Blessing Of Elijah.

 




 Over the past year I have realized that other than my number one job of being wife and mom, I want blogging to be my forever job. I love this blog because I love all of you. I love the fact that you take the time to read my ramblings, that you encourage me when I am down, that you inspire me with your creativity and although I have not met most of you face to face, I can consider each of you special friends.
I appreciate you all more than you know.
So, in honor of you and a fabulous year, I am going to buy one of you a can of chalk paint, and a few other happy surprises.




 For this giveaway, you don't have to do anything to enter other than leave a comment with your name and email in this post. I will randomly pick the winner on Friday. 

I love you guys!!




104 comments:

  1. Aw that's so sweet! Congratulations on your first blogging year! My name is Sarah reneweduponadream at gmail dot com

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  2. You have an amazingly beautiful blog! I am always looking forward to your posts on my reader! Keep up the fabulous work! ~Leslie Gard lesgard @ gmail dot com

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  3. Happy Anniversary! Great giveway!
    allisonbaker44 at msn dot com

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  4. Happy Anniversary! I always look forward to the inspiration from your blog. Katie at wildwoodcreek99@gmail.com

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  5. congrats on a year....danyelle at andromedia7@aol dot com.

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  6. Happy Anniversary... callahangang@yahoo.com
    Now I am going to go read about your lil' angel Elijah.

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  7. Happy Anniversary girl! You inspire me each and every time you post :) flyinglisamarie at gmail dot com

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  8. Your blog has been a true inspiration! My son, Luke, died in child birth almost 4 years ago. The valley of grief was deep and long. I experienced the Holy Spirit's presence in a new, real way through it all. I'm praying over your heart tonight.

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  9. So cool! <3 Jackie
    cute_lil_dancer44@hotmail.com

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  10. Love your blog, and would really love to try chalk paint! amandasnipes@yahoo.com

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  11. Thank you for hosting this great giveaway! I also LOVE your blog and your style. :)

    Jennifer

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  12. Happy Anniversary. Love your blog, and thanks for offering such a generous giveaway. I could definitely use this to finish a big project that needs some chalk paint. I have never tried the chalk paint and would love to give it a try. Jackie

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  13. Congrats on your one year anniversary! I've followed your blog for about six months now and always look forward to reading your posts. You've got great style!!

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  14. How sweet! Check your blog almost daily :)

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  15. Thank you for this generous give away. Congratulations on your Anniversary--and here is to many more years of your lovely blog...

    saasla@gmail.com

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  16. yeah !! happy anniversary
    Laura from lifewelive4@gmail.com

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  17. Happy anniversary Kelli, love your work and your blog.

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  18. Happy Anniversary! I love reading your blog. Your projects are so lovely.

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  19. I thoroughly enjoy your blog, Kelli. Not only for all your fantastic ideas and pieces, but because through your blog you allow others to see Christ in you. Happy Anniversary!

    ldheise@gmail.com

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  20. Thank you for sharing all of your amazing IDEAS! You have really been an inspiration to me. You do amazing work and love seeing what you will be doing next. Leslie Harwell

    birminghamlimo@aol.com

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  21. Wow, has it really only been one year? That is so fun, I remember very well meeting your mother in law on the plane, and then the first few conversations we had about blogging. You have accomplished so much in one year! I do hope it has helped and blessed you so much in your healing. I know you have touched a lot of homes and hearts with the things you share. Have a great weekend. -K

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  22. Happy anniversary! I enjoy your blog and find you very inspiring.
    mishkasmom92(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  23. Happy Anniversary! Your blog is beautiful. I look forward to reading a new entry every time I open my Google Reader. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway ;)

    Autumn

    autumn (@) therujis (dot) com

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  24. Congratulations on your year milestone of blogging! Its certainly a pleasure reading about your many projects.
    mercila390@gmail.com

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  25. OMG! I can SO relate to this post! The whole reason I started doing what I do and why I renamed my blog last year! I knew I like you for a reason! LOL! Wish I were in Bama so we could hang out but until then we'll have to settle for Blog Land! Enjoying "getting to know" you! Have an awesome Thursday!

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  26. Happy Anniversary & thanks for your wonderfully inspiring blog!
    ♥'s
    Sherry

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  27. Happy Anniversary. Great post, I think your reason for continued blogging is a main reason many of us continue to blog and read other bloggers. Alaina awal.ny@netzero.net

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  28. Love you and your blog too!!!
    Great giveaway
    Hugs

    SueAnn

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  29. Happy Anniversary!!! :) I love your blog!


    jcreviston (at) ec.rr.com

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  30. Congratulations on your first year of blogging! I check in every day to see your latest project! Blessings to you!

    mareathome@sbcglobal.net

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  31. Kelly, Congratulations on the success of your blog! I just read your story about Elijah. My heart is aching for your loss. Two of my closest friends lost their little girl Sydney on Mother's Day this May. Next Tuesday would have been Syd's 7th birthday.

    She too was a fighter. Born with SMA, she was told she wouldn't live to see her 2nd birthday. She did. The disease robbed her of so many things we all take for granted, but she didn't see it that way. Instead of focusing on the fact that she couldn't run, she'd tell her dad she was the fastest in her class (in her power chair).

    I could go on and on about this little girl, but I think I'll save it till Tuesday:). Again, congratulations on your blog, sorry for your loss and thank you for always writing from the heart!

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  32. Fabulous giveaway! nicknmariasmom@yahoo.com

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  33. Aw yay! Thanks for the giveaway.

    Lisa

    lyzaloo(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  34. I love your blog and visit daily! Happy Anniversary! I have not read from the beginning and didn't know about Elijah. I will definitely read his/your story. Thanks for sharing!

    tina

    tinam61@yahoo.com

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  35. Happy Bloga-versary! Thanks for sharing such a sweet and touching post with us. May your second year bring you even more satisfaction and creativity.

    Vicky
    viykol@gmail.com

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  36. I'm so glad you choose blogging as your 'forever job' because I would really miss the inspiration I always find here. Congrats on your anniversary! May we celebrate many more!

    Connie uffda_68787atyahoodotcom

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  37. I love your blog! Congratulations on your 1 year mark, and let's hope there are many more to come. I'm Kelli, and my email is: thehuntsmans@aol.com.

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  38. Congrats on your anniversary! I always love reading your blog.
    Jenni Escobar
    TheseCreativeNotions@gmail.com

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  39. So glad I found your blog this year-it is lovely and so are you! Thank you for hosting this wonderful giveaway!

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  40. Congratulations on your anniversary! I love reading your blog and seeing your lovely pictures and look forward to continuing to share in your journey through the coming year.

    Warmly,

    Kristin

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  41. Happy Anniversary! Your work is AMAZING! And welcome to Urban Suburban!!

    Vicki

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  42. Happy Anniversary. I love, love, love your work. Kathy

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  43. Dawn dawnnelsen77@gmail.com I love your blog!

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  44. What an amazing giveaway! Happy bloggiversary!!!

    xoxo Mallory @ Classy Clutter

    classyclutter4@gmail.com

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  45. I love blogging too! What a wonderful sweet thing to do.....
    Penny lavenderhillstudio@att.net

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  46. Hi Kelli, I read your blog and enjoy it very much, you are an inspiration to me mostly because of your strength and love of God. I read about your son, Elijah, and can not stop myself from crying. You are a very strong person and it makes me realize that my troubles are so small compared to what some people have to go through. Happy Anniversary on one year of blogging.
    Sian
    cbrothers2@twcny.rr.com

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  47. You are doing what you are supposed to be doing - and loving it! I think it's great that you missed your first anniversary. Love your blog/ideas/projects/etc. Julene at jhresources@cox.net

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  48. Enjoy reading your blog.
    Have a wonderful day.
    Mary
    RENONFL@YAHOO.COM

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  49. Happy Anniversary! What a joy it is to find such an inspirational blog---in so many ways! Please keep it coming. pdbert@ubtanet.com

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  50. Happy anniversary to one of my favorite bloggers! Beauty from ashes!
    Kim at uccellinika@gmail.com

    reposhture.blogspot.com

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  51. Happy Anniversary Kelli!

    You are a true inspiration and I'm so glad I was able to meet you at Stacey's Chalkpaint class!

    Cristy - cristygunter@mac.com

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  53. isn't it odd--and yet comforting?--the way our lives twist and turn in such unexpected ways? nothing can ever fill the void you have after losing a child...yet you have filled a void in others by sharing your ideas, your feelings and your experiences through your blog.

    i don't need a can of chalk paint right now so please don't pick me...just wanted to let you know that you have made a difference.

    a loyal follower,

    amy

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  54. Happy anniversary, Kelli! Your transparency and willingness to share with all of us is truly inspiring and I'm grateful for your life. Thanks so much for the giveaway opportunity, but you and your blog are the gifts.

    Zolane - zogordon@gmail.com

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  55. I too lost a baby boy, 25 years ago this November. I understand your journey, not an easy one, but one that has to be taken. YOu come out the other end a much stronger person. Thanks for a great blog.

    vikkinay@yahoo.com

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  56. LOVE your blog! Thanks for taking the time to share your projects :)
    wilson.ann.m (at) gmail.com

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  57. I love your blog and i love chalk paint. Congrats on your one year of blogging. You inspire me!!!

    Sandy mstmnelson@hotmail.com

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  58. Happy Happy Anniversary Kelli! Thank You So Much For Sharing Your Wonderful Ideas and Incredible Talents With Us! I Love Your Positive Spirit and Honesty - I Look Forward to Each and Every Post!
    Hugs From Laurie AKA Idgie
    idgiescottage@msn.com

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  59. Kelli, congratulations on your anniversary. It's always such fun to see what you've done to restore some beautiful piece. Bless you, your family and sweet little Elijah.
    annettetracy@roadrunner.com

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  60. May the Lord continue to use and bless you as you enter your second year. I enjoy reading your blog daily... and find myself looking forward to RESTORE INTERIORS email coming through. You always make me smile. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us.
    cj.boyd@yahoo.com

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  61. Another amazing story to remind us how much He loves. Thank you

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  62. crystalmac64@gmail.com

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  63. Hi Kelli, I love this blog and your work. God bless you and your family. You are an inspiration-, may your light continue to shine. Happy Anniversary. gretalhudson@yahoo.com

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  64. Ya! :) Love this!
    britt_smolinski@yahoo.com

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  65. Happy anniversary Kelli! I check your blog daily and so enjoy all of your projects.
    Maggie
    bitsymom01(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  66. I love your blog...you inspire me so much!!! egsellent(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  67. Love your blog! Happy Anniversary!!!

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  68. You and your family are certainly an inspiration. Congrats on your one year anniversary.
    dianestravel at gmail dot com

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  69. Along with newly discovering your beautiful blog, I have discovered that I also love to take old things and make them new again. The bible verse at the top of your page really spoke to me. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Norma

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  70. I just found your blog, and I have to say I am impressed and inspired. Isn't it incredible how many people out there love to create and make their piece of the world more beautiful? Thank you for sharing your view and happy anniversary!
    Julie Jenkins
    jj1960@sssnet.com

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  71. Happy anniversary ~ I just discovered your blog and love it! Thanks for sharing :)
    Emily
    coastaldesigner@hotmail.com

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  72. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !!!!!!!!
    I so enjoy your blog. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us. I wish you many, many more anniversaries.
    nmesch(at)cinci(dot)rr(dot)com

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  73. I didn't know your Elijah story Kelli...thank you for sharing the link and his (and His) story!
    Deb martelld@aol.com

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  74. Happy Anniversary! I'm good at doing nothing! You know I love and appreciate you and your blog!
    Debbie--refreshrestyle@gmail.com

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  75. I love your blog! Congratulations on your first year! I want to start a blog, but for now, I am enjoying reading all the blogs out there. I hope to start my own blog soon. I would also love to try Anne Sloan's chalk paint.
    Cynthia
    cynamac@sbcglobal.net

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  76. I think I started reading your blog the first day it hit blog world and I've read it everyday since. Congratulations on a very successful year.

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  77. Awww, Happy Anniversary ~ we love you too!

    Karen A
    cvtwinmom@aol.com

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  78. As a mom who miscarried her first son, I can relate to you. I'd like to enter your giveaway, as my birthday is the 16th!

    Jenn
    jricephotog@gmail.com

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  79. Happy Blogiversary! I am always inspired by your posts.

    Beth justplainbeth@myfairpoint.net

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  80. Happy anniversary! I enjoy your blog and find inspiration in the work that you do! I wish you many years of happiness and great blogging!!!!

    Donna Hollingsworth
    jackie-donna@msn.com

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  81. Hi there! I'm so sorry I missed out on the link party, but I'll put it on my list for next week!
    I'd love to be in the drawing for chalk paint! We don't have it here in Amarillo, and it would be nice to see what all the fuss is about!
    Blessings,
    Revi at www.revisionarylife.blogspot.com

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  82. I have been wanting to try the chalk paint for ages! Maybe this will be my lucky day! :-)

    ~Angela~

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  83. I found your blog recently and Im glad I did! I love it! Bless you and Bless your family! mmuse83705@yahoo.com

    Oh!! Happy Blog Anniversary!!!

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  84. Congratulations on your one year anniversary! Love reading your blog and get such inspiration from your projects. Thank you for the generous giveaway - what a sweet jesture!
    Barbara in TN
    saltillo3 at yahoo dot com

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  85. Happy Anniversary! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  86. elsmanning7@yahoo.com Utah...

    Happy Anniversary, and wishing you many more good years, of blogging , sharing your beautiful work, and the health to keep up the inspiration to make beauty happen with our own hands!
    Sincerely, els

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  87. Congratulations on your anniversary. Thank you so much for sharing your heart/life and your decorating talent. You are a blessing to me.
    Fondly, Pam (adoannie97@yahoo.com)

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  88. Happy Anniversary! I think you are an amazingly talented lady, love your work. Thanks for this opportunity and as always Good Luck to Everyone!

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  89. Happy Anniversary! Love your blog! And thanks for sharing this giveaway. Keep your posts coming!

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  90. Happy Anniversary! Thank you for sharing your life and talent.

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  91. Happy Anniversary! I've been following you since the beginning and you had a great first year! I hope you have many more!

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  92. Have been so wanting to try my hand at using ASCP! Thanks for the giveaway! Happy Anniversary!!

    Kary
    kross@harding.edu

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  93. Happy anniversary! I love your blog, keep up the great work!

    Olivia
    olivia.juenke@conocophillips.com

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  94. Thank you so much for sharing your heart and your talent with us! You are an inspiration! I'm anxious to try out some of the newest chalk paint colors...thanks for the giveaway!

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  95. Happy Anniversary!!!
    Jill
    peanutbutterplaza@gmail.com

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  96. You're pretty loveable yourself....Happy Anniversary!

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  97. Happy Anniversary Kelli! Thanks for all that you share with your followers... I always look forward to receiving posts! http://makeminechicboutique.blogspot.com/
    dotpinkdot@yahoo.com

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  98. Happy Anniversary to one of the most gifted women I know! I hope you continue to inspire women for many years to come. I love you my dear friend!!

    Much love, Sharon Cook

    mom_of_seven@hotmail.com

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  99. Congrats on the anniversary of your blog! I enjoy reading about your beautiful restorations. :)

    chinlai(at)bellsouth(dot)net

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  100. Happy Anniversary!
    I really hope I'm not too late!
    Love your blog, so much inspiration!
    Karen
    dragonflyu (at) verizon (dot) net

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  101. Happy Anniversary!
    leighanne@elmore.rr.com

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  102. You are a brave and wonderful mommy. Elijah is blessing you from above! Happy Anniversary!

    Charlotte
    scrapbooky@aol.com

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I appreciate each one of you and love to read your comments. Even though it is impossible to respond to each one, please know that I read them all. You guys are the best! I pray for y'all daily and consider each one of you my friend.