Rockin’ Girls & An Update

The Lord has truly blessed me with awesome readers. Last week Crystal from “God is in Control…NOT ME!” awarded “Sting My Heart” the “Rockin’ Girl Blogger” award. I think it is so cool that Crystal thinks I am rockin’, considering my age 😛 …

Here is what Crystal had to say:

Well I am giving this award to Iris because she is having this great contest for a handbag with a verse written on it and I need some brownie points because I desperately want that bag….wink, wink….but other than that she is a great host to Thankful Thursday and I know that she has had a not so good day today and I wanted to make her smile (did it work Iris?)

I just love this girl’s honesty — that is very high rated in my books! As it goes with these awards, I suppose to pass it on to women who I think that are ‘rockin’…

You know, this is really, really hard for me to just pick a few from all the women I have come in contact with over the past 2 years (most of the blogs I read have already received this award)….So I was pondering and trying to think who I think is “Rockin” in bloggy-land (kinda hard to think when the outside temp is 115F or 45C — either way — it is HOT!!!!).

Well there are all the Thankful Thursdayer’s – they most certainly ROCK!!!! Than there are all the IOW participants – they ROCK too!!! And there is my personal Blogroll – those gals ROCK too!!!

So, here is the solution to my dilemma: If you have not yet received this award from one of the bloggers in bloggy-land, I would love for you to have it gracing your blog today. So, if you participate in Thankful Thursday, IOW or you are on my personal Blogroll, please download the button. I hope that you accept…

Now to the update that I mentioned in my title. Last week, Laurel awarded “Sting My Heart” the “Blogger Reflection Award” (the award originated at “Lady of Light” – a 16 year young Christian blogger). Well, since than “Sting My Heart” received two three four more nominations (Terri – I apologize for the oversight 😳 ). Please allow me to share with you…

Terri from “In His Hands” wrote:

Iris at Sting My Heart. I don’t know what I would do without Iris. She is so encouraging to me–always. She is such a great example of someone that has a servant spirit and makes me want to be more like Christ. I can absolutely envision Iris walking by His side—I love that thought.

Linda from “Middle Years” wrote:

…her sweet spirit is a reflection of the Savior who dwells within her heart. Her love for the Lord and for her husband and son are deep and abiding. Her desire to be used of the Lord through her writing is realized every time she publishes a post. She encourages, uplifts and inspires everyone who reads her words. She works so hard to see that words that bring honor and glory to the Lord are available to everyone. She has helped me over and over again with grace, patience and love. She is so very dear to me.

E-Mom from Chrysalis wrote:

Iris [A Peacemaker] Sting My Heart
“You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family. (Matt 5:9 MSG).”

Susanne from Truly Captivating wrote:

Iris, at Sting My Heart is just a wonderful example of a truly Thankful Heart. She hosts Thankful Thursdays, and also Laced with Grace (devotional blog). Her sweet heart for Jesus and love for others is such an inspiration to me.

I am truly humbled that all four of you have such kind words about “Sting My Heart”. I would have never thought that God is using this blog to encourage others. You all have been such a delight to get to know. I am blessed that our Lord has crossed our paths. Your blogs are refreshing, unique and a sweet scent on the Internet. I know that our Lord is smiling on all of you who are not afraid to share His love, grace and mercy in such a public place…

Blessings on your Tuesday evening and as always…