I have shared briefly the last few weeks about my family’s continuing health concerns. This week, I want to turn my focus on someone who has been invaluable to our community during this season: our community co-host, Gayl.
I met Gayl in person two years ago this week. She co-hosted for about a year and then came back this year. God provides sometimes through people. Without Gayl, this linkup would not be possible. She has kept things rolling for weeks now while I continue to deal with my family’s health issues.
This weekend, I went to the mailbox to find another blessing. Gayl sent me a wonderful care package.
In Gayl, I have more than a co-host. I consider her a lifelong friend.
Now on to our weekly linkup. First let’s meet your hosts:
Gayl at Words, Photos and Art
Blog/Facebook Page/Twitter/Pinterest/ Instagram/
Mary at Mary-andering Creatively
Blog/Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest/ Instagram/Google+
Last Week’s Top Clicked
Being an Imperfect Tree Hugger
By Carrie at My Book Boost
My Favorite Post
4 Things You Can Do To Make Others Feel Appreciated
By Tehila at Women Abiding
I loved the practical tips that Tehila offers. I hope you check out her post.
Remember to grab your button if you have been featured:
Now, it is time to link up to the Literacy Musing Mondays hop!
Linkup Rules:
- Include a link back or the blog hop button linked to this hop on your posts.
- Link up the urls to your posts not to your blog.
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Oh, what a blessing Gayl is! I’m sure you are a blessing to her, as well. I have thought about returning but I wasn’t always able to keep up.
Praying for you, Mary!
Gayl is such a sweetheart. I’m so glad God has sent her to encourage you in such meaningful ways and I love the community she shares with you here.
Blessings to you as your family recovers.
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Isn’t it lovely to have God’s family wherever we go in this world! Sisters from the same Heavenly Father!
You are both a blessing to each of us in this community.
Jennifer
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Dear Mary,
What a special gift that you and Gayl are to all of us here: you are living out the beauty of community in this faith blogging world! I am so thankful for the beautiful friendships that I have made, and I also count Gayl as a special friend. You and your family remain in my prayers, Mary. May the Lord restore health to you. Blessings and Love!
Dear Mary, Thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad we were able to meet in person after connecting online. You are a true friend and I am thankful for you. May God continue to be with you during these hard times of family health issues. Love and hugs to you, dear friend! xoxo
Mary, friends can be such a blessing when we go through challenging times. How gracious of God to provide that kind of friend in Gayl! I was so blessed to see Tehila’s post featured. I never fail to appreciate her wise godly words. Praying God continues to work in all your trials and do exceeding abundantly above all that you could ask or think!
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There is nothing like a lifelong friend. I am so glad you have Gayle. Praying for your and your family. Maree
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Isn’t it great to meet the blogging friends we make via the Internet, Mary and Gayl! I’m so glad you two got to meet and that a true friendship is being forged. Thanks for the linkup and offering up some gems!
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I’m so sorry for the continuing health issues for your family. Praying for you! I am thankful for Gayl as well, and so happy for her friendship and help to you.
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How sweet of Gayl and to hear of your friendship! Btw, also having trouble linking up the same as Lesley said.
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That’s a great story of friendship! I’m having trouble linking up. When I submit my link it says I’ve reached the maximum number of links I’m allowed to add to this collection but I’m only adding one!
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Seems to be working now. Thanks!
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I had the fun of meeting with Gayl last summer here in Maine as she and her family were vacationing up here! I’ve loved her heart as I’ve gotten to know her through her writing, but it was very special to connect in person.
So glad you two are a wonderful team together!
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