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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…
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