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I want to share with the Blog Party visitors a little summary about what you find here on Sting My Heart and a little of who I am…I am real and Sting My Heart is a collection of my thoughts and my life in Arizona…
- I started blogging in April of 2005. Not many visitors in the first year, but I kept plugging along. Not sure what has changed. Maybe my writing got better over time (or my topics). But I am loving every minute of it…
- God has called me back into His flock after moving me 6,000 miles from my family and friends in Germany…My desert dwelling has been good for my relationship with God. He made me realize that I can only depend on Him–His love, grace and mercy…
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” ~ Ephesians 2:8-10
(now you know the reason for my blog address 😛 ) - I love to share about my marriage, our son and once in a while I share about my life in Germany…
- By God’s grace, I have an incredible relationship with my husband. I love to share that with my readers–A LOT!
- I love to encourage other women to be a Mary in a Martha’s world…That is why you can find me also at Laced with Grace & CWO Internet Cafe…And once a month I host IOW sponsored by CWO. I am hosting this up-coming week (Tuesday) with a quote by my favorite theologian–Martin Luther…
- My favorite hobby (besides spending time with my Sweetheart) is photography. All pictures you will find on this blog are taken by me and my little digital camera (or scanned from my regular pictures). I hope you enjoy them…
- I love dogs–we have two of them–Zoey (a crazy female) & Bandit (an old male)…
Thank you for stopping by today and I hope to see you soon again. If you like to know more about me, check out My 100 Things post…
Blessings on your day and as always…
So nice to meet you! Interesting post!
Nice to “meet” you. I have seen you over at CWO. Loved reading your post.
I didn’t realize you were from Arizona. I just back from there today! It was a great layover except for the part we got lost and ended up in a scary neighborhood! LOL!
Here via the Ultimate Blog Party!
I loved getting to know about you, very nice post.
Did I ever tell you that I am from Arizona? I lived there from when I was nine..until just 2 years ago when the military moved us to Colorado Springs. Honestly, I don’t miss it a whole lot. But that’s because I was born in Connecticut. I loved the green and changes in the seasons. So, when we first moved to Arizona, it was tough for me. So, I love that I have the seasons once again. Although, it’s been quite a winter in Colorado and I am ready for the sunshine.
I don’t miss burning my hands on the steering wheel in the summer….or having M&M’s melt all over my car.
But I do miss the Arizona sunshine some days! Anyway, enjoy the party. Check out my festive site. :o)
hiya
:o) i *love* your hearts on your blog..
happy partying.
Great summary of you Iris! 🙂 Thanks so much for participating my friend!!! You rock! 🙂
hello my friend
hope your enjoying the party
Nice to officially “meet” you. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Your blog is fantabulous, that’s why you have readers!
It’s nice to meet you, thanks for inviting us to your blog. Have a great party week 🙂
So very nice to meet you, I truly enjoyed my visit here.
What a hottie =)) I love to get to know you better. You are a great party attender!!
Terrific post Iris! Very encouraging to me to keep ‘plugging away’ with this venture we call blogging ;).
What a beautiful hostess you are! I’ve been doing a little party-hopping…..it was a joy to hop on over to a blogging friends place! I’ll be back!
Diane
Thanks for hosting part of the party. I didn’t realize you had been blogging so long.
–Heidi
Hi! I didnt know you lived in Germany, Great party post.
How lovely. Thank you for stopping by my blog. You certainly good at this!! Great to know more about and to see a pic.
Hi Iris! Always happy to visit. You are always a gracious hostess. Thanks!
Great post, Iris! I would love to hear more about Germany.
I absolutely LOVE your blog design. I hope you don’t mind if I come again! Thanks!
Hi Iris, thoguht I would check in this morning. Checked with hubby about the spam issue–he agreed that it sounds like you were discovered by the spammers and said he started using another spm filter with Akismet, I think it is called Bad Behavior or Behavin Badly or something like that, he is supposed to send me the URL. He said between the two it is doing much better.
Have fun with the party–I am not a party person so am not joining in (I actually would like to but feel the Lord saying and emphatc “no”.)
Great Blog! Gonna check out more before I move on to my next visit! TTFN
Thanks for having us over, Iris.
here via the blog party. nice to ‘meet’ you!
Stopping by for The Ultimate Blog Party!
I too live a gazillion miles away from my family and also recently found my way home to Him again.
Being a Valentine Baby, I just love all those hearts!
Nice meeting you and hearing your story…you’ve been all over!
I love your site! Thanks for having me over! You are a beautiful hostess! Happy Partying!
Just cruising the party sites to say hello! Nice to meet you!
Paaarrrtttyyyy! I’ve been party blog hopping and stopped here to catch my my breath. Can I use your potty, please?
That must be tough to so far away from your family! I’m having so much fun meeting everyone i haven’t even gotten dressed yet. LOL!
Hi! I’m Amy. It’s very nice to meet you. I’ve been here before, but tend to be kinda quiet. Thank you for having me today. I’ve enjoyed reading your posts and will be back!
What a great blog! I look forward to coming back often!
What a lovely place you have here. So comfy and welcoming. I came by way of the big shindig everyone is having, I’m hosting too. Please come by my neck of the mid-west woods, and visit for a while. Would love to see you.
Iris, love your site, but I think you already knew that!
Don’t forget to stop by and grab some party favors @ the 160acrewoods!
Amydeanne
Hi Iris! I loved hearing about your blogging journey.
You are so very beautiful…inside and out 😉
Oops…gotta get used to this name change 😉
Hi Iris-
Since we’re trying to learn new things about each other and I have read so much of your blog, I was wonder what types of dogs Zoey & Bandit are?
Blessings-
Jennifer
Nice to know a little bit more about you. Now I’ll go read your 100 and learn more.
So nice to meet you! This has been so much fun – visiting other blogs and getting to know other women!
Hope you can stop by sometime – the “door” is always open! =)
Nice to meet you – great party post!
Visiting from the blog party. I’m looking forward to getting to know you better. I’m having so much fun visiting around and meeting new people. 🙂 I’ve bookmarked you so I can check back again. Blessings!
Iris,
Hey I know you! I’ve met so many new people out party hopping, it’s nice to see a familiar face. I always enjoy reading you, and hope you’ll stop by my celebration for some virtual coffee, and chit chat!
~TaunaLen
Hi, I’m Michelle, here via the Ultimate Blog Party!
Thanks for sharing so much about yourself, and I love your layout!!
Hope you are having a great time!
It was nice “meeting” you. Have a great party!
It’s so nice to meet you!!!
Linda
Hello! Just stopping in from the Ultimate Blogging Party! It’s nice to meet you 🙂
Nice to meet you and your family. I am just mingling about. Are you having fun at the Ultimate Blogging Party? I sure am. You made me giggle today. Thank you
Yours is one of my favorite blogs! hugs, C
I love your site. Did you design this? I need more creation in mine. Also, I am doing the Mary Bible Study now and love it! I think it is great for women and it gives a great perspective in our lives to make us stop and “soak up Jesus”! Love your blog! Stop by and visit when you get time.
I’ve seen your name around. Been wondering where your “home” was. Glad to put a name and face together finally! God’s blessings!
Iris, you are such a light for Him! Blessings!
Thanks for sharing that short story about yourself. Am very thankful for this opportunity to have been blogging with you for the past year and a half.
Btw, your photo shows you truly have a beautiful heart aside from having a pretty face.
I’ve been here before. I don’t know why you’re not on my blogroll anymore. I’ll have to add you back!
I’m usually here for Thankful Thursday, but I always love reading more about you. 🙂
Hi! I’m here for the Ultimate Blog Party!
Party on!!
Making the party rounds. Have a great party week!
I’ve been here many times, but couldn’t resist stopping by for the party! It’s great to put a face with the blog…lovely pic of you!
I’m here often, but wanted to stop by on the party circuit and say hello. 🙂
Just stopping on my rounds of the ultimate blog party! I like to stop by your blog, I may not comment all that much, but I do read. Have an awesome blog party this week!
Hi, nice to meet you! I’ve lurked on your blog before – I love it!
I spent 5 years in Stuttgart while growing up. i love Germany.
Parker and I are here for the Party!
Welcome to the party!
I have always enjoyed visiting your blog! I love your photos and I think you write very well…and I love your template!
Hi! I lost touch with you and your blog when we made our move to Florida. It’s nice to find you again.
You have beautiful photos on here! And the hearts are cute!! Happy party-ing. 🙂
Nice to meet you! I love all the hearts.
Nice to meet you!I’m visiting via the blog party. 🙂
Nice summary of your blog! Your place here is very peaceful and encouraging to me. Thank you for being my friend. =)
{{hugs}}
I grew up in Arizona and I lived in Germany for 6 years!
Stop on by my place for some fun!
Ok now I am finally getting caught up with the party……finally got my post up…..thanks for sharing more about you…..
Blessings
Thanks for the party invite. I enjoyed my stay and hope to travel your way again soon. I could sure use the warmth since I live in snowy Indiana right now!
Happy blogging!
Amy
Hi, I’m peppylady and I’m from North Idaho.
I like the hearts on your blog and thank you for letting me stop in
I stumbled onto your blog before and love it! What a fantastic design. I’m here for the blog party!! Drop by my place if you have time…
Happy Party!
What a great post idea for an opener to the party! It was a very interesting read!
Found you through the Ultimate Blog Party!
Just stopping by to say hello as I make my way through the party maze. Hope to see you at my place too.
Blessings,
~Toni~
Glad to have stopped by!! I think I was here several months ago…great party post. Have a great week.
Blessings.
🙂 Susan
Wow! I enjoyed the 100 Things. I’ve always wondered what the point of IOW is.. for some reason, I just can’t figure it out. 🙂 Sorry. 🙂 But I would like to know!
Have a great day!
Hello! I’m here for the party. Nice to meet you! I live in jeans too…
Nice to meet you!!
Hello Iris!
You are one of my first stops on the tour; yeah, I’m getting a late start. I can’t believe how many blogs have signed up! It’s gonna take me 3 months to visit them all. Have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
DK
Just stopping by to say “hey” and “nice to meet ya!” I’m having a party over at my place, so come on over anytime! Suffering from insomnia is a pretty usual thing, so we’re up and partying a lot around here!
joining the party – a little late I know ! sorry
loved reading about you – and esp liked the photo of the salty sea at San Carlos.
Nice to meet you. This Martha will definitely check out the sites you mentioned! I am a doggie lover too. Ours recently died and we sure miss her!
Hi Iris! It’s nice to meet you! Waving Hi from Mesa.Our paths have crossed several times through WW. I really enjoy reading your posts when I come to visit. I hope to see you soon. You are more than welcome anytime over at my place.
Have a great Monday!
Christine
Hi Iris!
I have seen your blog address when visiting a few other blogs, and finally got around to yours to celebrate the Blog Party. It’s nice to meet you – even if you do enjoy eating seafood! HA!
Great blog! I’m here from the party…thanks for being a light spot on the web!
Hello! nice to meet you. Like your place here.
Iris, I just love your blog! Thank you for all you do. I was just stopping in for the blog party. Have a good one!
Just dropping by for the party. Its nice to meet you.
Hi Iris!
Just popping by to say HELLO!! 🙂 Hope you’re having a lovely day…God bless!
“My desert dwelling has been good for my relationship with God.” Just like the Israelites, I had to go through a desert to find out his power, his love and his guidance in my life; it was a journey that I wouldn’t want to do again, but I loved the lesson that God taught me. Unfortunately, just like the Israelites, I often complain and grumble too, but I’m asking for God to change my heart in all aspects, especially that one.
Thanks for inviting us to your get together.
Nice blog and I love your party post. In fact, your post inspired me to edit mine! Hope you have time to stop by and say hi! (I’ll be back after the party to read more!)
I LOVE this layout!
I’m late to the party, is there anything left to drink?
I’m a homebirthing, breastfeeding, babywearing, homeschooling, christian Mama in FW Indiana.
And I love this Party!
Come check me out too!
Beth
I found you before the party, but I want you to know that I LOVE your blog, and you encourage me every time I stop by!
What differemt and interseting folks I have met in this party! Are you from Germany?? I will have to delve iin deeper and see if I can find my own answer! Nice blog… I’m thinking of switching to WordPress… do you like it? Anything I should be aware fo?
I’ll be back soon!
Thanks for entering the jewelry contest… the 2nd one has been posted. The winners for both should be announced next week! 🙂
Hello
I’ve been here before, but not for a while. Hope you are well 🙂 Stop by my party and leave a question for me 🙂 (no 424)
You have a fabulous blog. I’m so glad I stopped by and joined in on the party!
Hello.
Just mingling around!
What’s the power of Jesus?
Cyah around!
AV
Hi. Just stopping by from the party. I really enjoyed reading your post and will be stopping back by to read more! 🙂
Thanks for adding your link to the party. I enjoyed visiting your spot here in internet world!
Hi there. I came by via party blog. I liked reading your post about you. You have a very lovely blog.
What a party, eh?
Hi Iris,
Congratulations!!! you were the winner of my blog party drawing! If you’ll send me your address I will get something packaged up to send you. Thanks! Christy
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