I'd like to thank the Academy

Or rather Melodie for giving me this lovely award.

I'm touched. I think this is one of the sweetest ones that I've gotten (and people are lovely and have given me more than my fair share, that's for sure).

I love you all and I hate giving awards because I always feel like I'm leaving someone out! I'm one of those people who want everything to be fair.... However this award is too beautiful to keep to myself.

Jill - Jill is one of the most encouraging women that I have met through the blogesphere. She really is inspiring and always has a kind word. God is definitely living in her and all I have to do is look at the pictures on her sidebar to see how she has been blessed! She's also mom to 8 and she welcomed home her new addition, sweet little Gabriel today from Ethiopia!

Lee - Lee is a rare find. Not only is she one of the only teen bloggers that I've met, but she is far mature for her age, much like I am. She is always giving and her posts make me laugh, sometimes without her even knowing it!

Mrs. S- This girl is incredible. She's gone through some hard stuff and not once has given up and it's all to get the love of her life back home. Mr. S is being held in customs in Puerto Rico, while Mrs. S is back here in the US, trying to bring Mr. S home again! I've read her story over and over again, and everytime it gives me butterflies. It's like a fairytale, but the happy ending hasn't happened yet. I pray that it happens for them soon!

Jenn- I don't know why, but I just see so much of myself in Jenn. We both have some of the same struggles and I can relate to her so much. She is proof that wonderful things do happen though, and her story has given me hope! Congratulations to her on her recent announcement!

Yaya- What more can I say about her? She is more than just someone I can share nanny stories with. I've read her blog for a long time now and it seems like I know her like I know my friends at home. She has waited and tried so long to have a baby and the fact that she doesn't give up is beyond inspirational to me. She is currently in the process of adoption and is raising money to try and help get the necessary funds, with a chance to win a Target gift card. Help her if you can.

I want you all to have this award, so if you decide to take it, let me know so that I can add your name to the list!

I know that others of you have given me awards in the last few months and I haven't reposted them and I'm sorry! I DO want to, but somehow I have forgotten to do so and that's not very polite or responsible of me. I thank you all who have given them to me though, they make my day.