I can't even believe that this is my four HUNDREDTH post. When I first thought about starting a blog, I never imagined what would happen. I never realized I'd learn so much, I'd meet so many amazing people, or I'd have so much fun. The thing I never could have understood at the beginning of this journey is how much writing this one little blog would shape my faith.... and for that, I feel the need to celebrate!
Now, how to do something unique?
When we hit 100- we celebrated by making a list of 100 random HisGirl facts.
When we hit 200- we played a rousing game of Truth or Dare
When we hit 300- I made e-party favors for all who commented
I put off posting for so long because I just couldn't figure out the best course to take. Then, this morning, I decided that there are TWO fun ways to celebrate this bloggy extravaganza~
First, I have something to declare... it totally makes me weird wondering who on earth reads my blog. I am the world's worst commentor, so I'm not holding a grudge, but the curiosity is KILLING ME! To fix that, I'm going to do something rather shameless (you can do shameless things when you're 400, right?) and ask that even if you never, ever, ever comment... would you PRETTY PLEASE let me know who you are? Just this one time? It would make me sooooooooo happy to hear from you!
Now, that brings me to the second part! I am JUST ABOUT to send off my Christmas check to Compassion International for Christmas gifts for my sponsored child, Thomas. I was feeling sad that the other kids in his village may not be getting anything to eat this Christmas and then it occurred to me how fantastic it would be to use my bloggy celebration (and my need to know who's out there) to tie this all in together. SO- here's what I'm going to do... for each comment (one per person, please) I get on this post between now and midnight on October 5th, I will donate the following to Compassion International to give to children who do not have sponsors this Christmas:
- comment stating at least your first name: 50 cents
- name plus some information (be creative!) that proves that you are a regular reader (even if you've only been lurking): an additional 50 cents
So, to sum up: For this 400th post celebration...
* I would like all of you (yes, even YOU) to de-lurk and say hello! Just leave your first name....PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE!
*To reward the fact that you've kindly humored quirky, quirky me, I will make a donation to Compassion International and will sign the card from each of you based on the number of comments.
Just this week I have felt the urge to get back to blogging...and have some fun stories in the hopper... can't wait to celebrate with you and get back into the saddle. Also, I've somehow found myself on the committee for my 20 year high school reunion- so I'm sure there will be some comedy around the bend... until then~ happy commenting! It's for a good cause (my craziness and Compassion International)
| And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. |
38 comments:
Seriously? I am a total His Girl blog-stalker who never comments and I have to be FIRST today? *sigh* You're right, you are quirky AND mean. :) I best like the posts about you and S4J doing your BFF thing (of which there are several) because I only know of your awesomeness through her awesomeness. I'm just blinded by all the awesomeness! That's all I got.
Thanks Ashliegh!
that's 1.00 for compassion
(and one grateful blogger who thinks you've got a stockpile of awesomeness yourself!)
Girl you know I'm a regular reader...thanks to Jenn!!
(Karen)
It's me. You know me. And I know you like Soy Chai's.
Happy 400th. You don't look a day over 20.
I'm currently on a bit of a blogging hiatus, but the Lord has brought you to mind a few times in the past two days so I decided to pop in and see what you are up to! Happy 400th!!!
I *heart* Compassion International. I had the awesome privilege at the MOPS International Convention (last week in Nashville)to pass out cards to those who would like to sponsor a child. We completely ran out of "children" to pass out - how cool is that?!! Standing there flipping through those faces made me want to sponsor them all. Such a cool idea for your 400th!
Blessings to you girl!
Oh, and in the fall, I'm more of a "Caramel Apple Cider" kind of girl...
Happy 400th! You look great for 400! I, too, frequently go on blogging and reading hiatus, but your blog is one that I always hit when I'm back on the scene. And can I say I'm more than a little jealous that you've got 65 followers?!? Way to go! Keep up the good work! *smooches*
thanks, Karen, Sus, Shanda, and Kim. 4 more dollars for Compassion!
(Girlz, you all four rock! Wish I were sitting down and drinking a chai with the whole lot of ya!)
My name is Judi and I am a HisGirl stalker. Commenting takes time. And what was the other thing I was supposed to do? Oh I already forgot. Now I have to go back and read again. Which means I'll have to comment again. Which risks you deleting me and not donating to little Thomas' friends. Oh dear me.
s4j, you are a kook. A wonderful, silly, adorable kook. Little Thomas and his friends thank you for the dollah.
Oh Oh! Okay! I've got it now. You have an amazing knack for seeing spiritual lessons in every day life and sharing them with people even at the risk of embarrassment. And really, a superpower of matching scripture with whatever you're talking about!
Oh Am-bear my favorite french neighbor. I am one of your biggest fans. I actually had to move away because I was so obsessed with you. I'm in therapy now its all good. How do you know I'm a His Girl reader, that would be the treasures you find in the garage! You know when you guys moved in next door and Jason had his truck stack from here to kingdom come with junk Dave and I started singing the Beverly Hillbillies song. I know I'm mean but I was fat pregnant and the world had to pay. Anyway, send them babies some kool-aid and gov'ment cheese! BTW Love the stuff you find in your garage! I think you should go rootin' around in there and find some more way cool stuff.
Debbie-
You'd be so disappointed in my garage. It's all cleaned out except for a dining room table I need to craigslist. everything's in marked tubs on shelves. very boring.
miss you as a neighbor, and am SO HAPPY to donate a dollar because of you :)
Well I do comment occasionally and do enjoy reading about your humor, realness, relationship with the Lord and your family.
hellow! happy 400th post.
Hey Melissa & Joanne!
Thanks so much! That's 2 more bucks for the kids :)
Well, I love reading your blog, and leaving comments. I'll tell you some things I appreciate about you, how's that??? You're funny, you make your stories wind up with great lessons that I can apply to my own life, and you have compassion for others- hence, your way of celebrating your 400th! I remember when I just started reading you- I think you were cleaning out your garage and posting neat stuff that you found in there- like old notes, etc. I liked your series on how you came to be married and your dating life up till that point.
Hello. My name is Mary Crow, and I am a HisGirl addict.
I'm just another stalker because of people like you and s4j getting me hooked on using a reader. Humbug.
Anyway, Sidney Bristow said to tell you to donate the extra 50 cents for her.
P.S. Now that Ashleigh has joined your and s4j's awesomeness party, I may get nauseated from exposure.
400 posts. Wow. That is truly amazing His Girl!
thanks Jane, Mary, and Heidi!
more money for the cause!!!
sydney bristow thanks you :)
Happy 400th! The first ever His Girl post was November 11,2007. I knew that if we did not 1,414 miles (yes,I googled)away we would be great buddies. I love that we both enjoy Anne of Green Gables,RJG Sister Chicks novels and Letterboxing (the last two I learned about from you)just to name a couple of things.
Since my almost year long blogging hitatus I have not been commenting as often - but I am reading. Maybe 2010 will be my year to join the blogging world again. This is a great thing you are doing A! :o)
Oops I am the typo queen! That was suppose to say "the first ever post I read was Nov. 11,2007". Silly me...
Hello His Girl Amber! Thrilled about your celebration. Thrilled that I know you, and jealous that you don't need even one drop of caffeine to wake you up in the morning into your perky self. Blessed that I know this firsthand. Wishing that you'd just come back, already. It's been 2 months, and I'm tired of waiting.
love you oodles.
Hiya, I live in Aberdeen, Scotland and happened across your blog quite by chance. I really enjoy reading it and even though I kind of shunned religion for a long time - a lot of it was the way to do with church being rammed down my throat when I was younger - the way you talk about God has actually got me talking to him again so WELL DONE. My favourite blogs are when you talk about your family as you can tell how much you all love each other just the way you talk!!
Hello my name is Angie (dur?).
And I live in Idaho the land of potatos but believe it or not...we grow more sugar beats and corn here then potatos.
Jenn, Gretchen, & Angie! Good to see you! thanks!
And welcome, Aileen! Nice to meet you! You're welcome back anytime :)
This is fun, Guys! What an awesome Christmas gift we'll be giving some very happy kids- not just presents, but knowing they're loved by God!!!
What a great bloggy idea!! I love it!
uh oh, are we really going to have to go to our 20 year reunion?!?! Cant we just hold it on Facebook and say we went? Just kidding. Ill go if you do, and apparently you will be going! Time to start the diet now.
HA! the captcha word for this comment is bully...strangely ironic.
My name is David and I am a "Cheating Pinhead".
It's Becky. One of your longtime 'followers' and one of the few out there who know where Perris is. ;) I, too, enjoyed your garage find posts, always enjoy your devotional thoughts (when is the book coming out already?) and enjoy the privilege of being one of your followers to actually MIRL. (Did you know I have a hank of hair to prove it? LOL...totally kidding.)
Well, I think you know I'm a regular reader (though slack commenter!)
Love ya...and Happy 400th!
Hi, I'm Amy, probably better known as Whimzie around these parts. How would you know I'm a regular His Girl's blog reader? Well, I know you have a son and precious girls (who share a birthday) and I know that you greatly look forward to Wednesdays.
Happy Bloggiversary! I'm so glad you take the time to write because after you make me laugh you almost always make me think. You do a heart good, girl!
I'm a Pastor's wife, fellow Blogger, mom of 4, including twin girls who just turned 12! (I also follow you on twitter)
Congrats on 400 posts!
Hey, I'm Meredith and I'm NOT a lurker (nor do I play one on tv) BUT I do live about 5 miles from Compassion headquarters and if you want to come visit me (and buy a house next door) then I'll arrange a tour or something for you, dear.
Happy 400th!
And you should know that I'm more than NINE posts behind on your blog!
Hi I'm Kellie.
I'm exceptionally late to this party.
As you know I live about as far away far away from you as possible (without leaving the country) and that is very very sad for me.
Why?
Well because I love coffee (as you may have heard) and i would have loved to celebrate this 400th post with one cinnamon latte, and one soy chai latte.
And maybe a cow tale and a snickers bar. or two.
Love you!
Hey His Girl,
I just started reading your blog, and I've been enjoying reading your old entries too. You inspire me to grow closer to Jesus...He and I are still working on our relationship. :)
Hey...I just posted...forgot the rules...sorry...I'm Carmen...Like I said, just started reading your blog so I've been reading random posts, but I know you met the love of your life at 18 and it was quite a journey to get to where you are today. :)
I love your blog!! I read it but don't respond for I don't want to sound not real smart cause sometimes I have no idea what to say!!
So.. my name is Laura....
I was a recipent from Beth's blog for the Compassion International.. Having a small part in the life of a child has been life-changing for me!
God bless!!
Laura
I truly enjoy reading your blog, I love hearing the stories about you and your girls, it makes me all hopeful of what one day will be like with our girl!
My name is Barbara and I came here from Cindy Swanson's blog. I had never been here before but really enjoyed this blog. I'm very impressed with your willingness to give to the children when people comment here.
Now to the blogging, I've been slow to post on mine as I should, as well. Just haven't had that much to post about, although I do get the urge to post at times.
Happy 400th post and may you meet many more!! Blessings!
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