Sunday, March 29, 2009

One Year Blogoversary Give-away

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It's finally here! My one year Blogoversary. For those who comment on my Blogoversary, I will put your name in a drawing for a fun surprise! :)

As I started blogging a year ago, I wanted to put down my childhood experiences growing up in China. This has been a blessing as I remember so many instances of the Lord's watch-care over me. Then, as I read your blogs, I found so many other things to write about. What a great year this has been!

What has amazed me, is all the wonderful people in Blogland that I have gotten to know. You have inspired and blessed me with your comments! I have loved reading your blogs and sharing in your experiences. You have become friends and I appreciate each one of you.

When I started my blog, I couldn't figure out a good title. Many titles sounded so elegant, and I said to my daughter, "But I'm just Ruthie!" She smiled and wisely said, "Then that should be your title - Just Ruthie!"

I look forward to another year of sharing together with you.

Blessings and hugs ♥
Just Ruthie

34 comments:

Joyfulsister said...

Hi Ruthie!!!
Happy Blogoversary!!! Yay One year, I was blessed to find you during my blogging journey and you have been a blessing to me ever since. I just love your smile and stories . I would love to enter your give away!!!
Keep blogging and telling us those wonderful stories.

Hugz Lorie

SmilingSally said...

Congratulations on making one year. I just began this past June. I've enjoyed getting to know you.

Aliene said...

Congratulations on your one year
blogoversary. You have been a blessing to we that are out here in blog land. I love to go and see what you post. Keep posting and I'll keep stopping by.

Terrie's Lil' Piece of Serenity said...

My dear friend, Happy Blogversary! Time goes by so quickly. Has it really been a year? That means it's been almost a year since Sammie had his surgery. He is doing very well. Thank you for being there for me thoughout the past year. You're a doll!
Hugs, Terrie

bp said...

Hello! Happy one year blogoversary! The year has gone quickly, I have enjoyed your stories and pictures so much.

Hugs to you,
Bethany

Susie said...

Hi Ruthie,
Congratulations on your one year blogiversary! I can't remember just how we connected, but I'm glad we had the chance to meet and become friends!
xo

♥ Kathy said...

Happy Blogoversary Ruthie! Congratulations and thank you for writing your blog. You bring me joy every time I visit! ♥

Natalie said...

You are a blessing to all who read!

bj said...

Oh, Happy Blogging Aniversary...wow..a whole year.
Congratulations and I am so thrilled that you enjoy it. I do so love blogging...altho at times, I have to step away from it to get things done around here!! tee hee...
Oh, yes, please do enter me in your drawing. I love surprises!!
Thanks for giving us a chance at something like this.
xo bj

Deb said...

Hi Ruthie! Happy Blogoversary!!!!! We started around the same time and I still remember when I first saw your smiling face the first time you commented on my blog. Thank you for stopping by that day, it has been wonderful reading your China Memories and witnessing the love you have for your family. Deb

Anonymous said...

Ruthie, I truly enjoy coming here and reading your blog, especially your experiences in China. Congratulations on your one year blog anniversary!I love that I have found such a wonderful and caring friend ♥
Please also consider me in your give away.... Happy Blue Monday!

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

Happy Blogoversay,
It is amazing how so many women can touch our hearts.I love your stories about your child hood, and your blog title.
Thank-you,
Ginger

Lynda said...

Congratulations, Ruthie, on your one year 'blogoversary'! I'm fairly new at this myself compared to other bloggers, but it's been a pleasure reading your posts in your lovely blog! Here's to the next year of blogging!

a portland granny said...

I would love to be included in your drawing. Congrats for completing a year. Your posts are always wonderful!

Shelley said...

Congrats on your Blogoversary Ruthie!! Glad to count you as one of my bloggy friends and love hearing about your past as well as your current experiences!! Please include me in your drawing and thank you for having this!!
P.S. I will be hosting one myself soon.... :-)

Musings of A Minister said...

Your daughter is a wise woman. "Just Ruthie" just fits.Congratulations on your first year. I am glad you have enjoyed it. Those of us who read your blog have been more blessed than you. Keep writing and we will keep reading. This is a great journey we are on and I am glad to be enjoying it with you.

Technonana said...

How exciting a blogversary.
But my friend you are so much more than JUST RUTHIE!!
But I do love the way you got the Name!!
Thanks for blessing my life with your sweet friendship!
Love,
Sharon

Sweetie said...

Hi Ruthie! I don't think that I should enter your giveaway as I've already won a lovely giveaway from you. I do want to tell you how much I have enjoyed your blog. Your China adventures are wonderful and I love to hear about them. My sister is a "Ruthie" also. The name only belongs to very special people.
Sweetie

Cora from Hidden Riches said...

Just Ruthie --- you've been such an inspiration to me since I've found your blog!!!!! I'm so glad you are here and I want to congratulate you and encourage you to continue! Keep the stories coming, as well as everything else that you share! I just love it all. Thank you for being "just Ruthie" and for being all that God meant for you to be!
Cora

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing your life with us. I love your memories of life in China. God bless you. Jan

Nana Trish is Living the Dream said...

Ruthie, happy bloggieversary!! I so appreciate you praying for me and I love your posts. I think it is so wonderful that you were a little girl in China. I love your writing and look forward to your future posts. I will be coming up on my one year mark in a couple of months. This has been the greatest experience. Aren't we fortunate? luv ya, Trish

Charlotte said...

Happy Blogoversary! I think you have the perfect name for your blog. I had a hard time deciding what to call my blog too when I first started. My husband suggested At Home in Scottsdale. I wasn't crazy about it but since I couldn't come up with anything better I went with it. Like you I had no idea there were so many wonderful people out there and that I would get emotionally involved in their lives. It has been a wonderful experience.
Some of my favorite posts this past year have been your China experiences. Thank you for blessing my life.
Hugs,
Charlotte

Sit A Spell said...

My mamas name is Ruthie and I love it! Happy one yr in Blogville! I am 1/2 a yr so far. Isn't it amazing all the wonderful stuff on all those blogs?! I've enjoyed yours...please enter my name.

Bless...Shell

Cottage Contessa said...

Happy 1st anniversary sweet friend, and congratulations on a wonderful year! I know I've told you this before, but my daughter and I both love to read your blog, you sweetie, are one amazing lady! Hugs, kisses and best wishes....
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

Grace on the Narrow Path said...

Dear Ruthie,
What a sweet way of coming up with your blog's name! Happy Blogoversary! Wow that's a new term for me! I am new to blogging and I just had my first give a way yesterday. The Lord is so good! HE has blessed me with so many new friends in the blog world. HE has also allowed me to tell others about HIM via blogging. What a blessing. This is my first visit here and I know I will return soon.
God bless you,
Bren

Darlene Franklin said...

Just Ruthie--you are a special person! Thanks for all your friendship and support.

Happy Blogoversary!

tonya said...

One year! Congratulations! I have enjoyed reading your blog.

Many blessings,
tonya

JoAnn Welch said...

Happy Blogoversary! I had never thought of what mine is till I saw Jan's post of your blog. Now I am going to see what mine is.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your one year anniversary! I've enjoyed reading your blog, and even learned some new, cool things about you. Love you, Mom! Shari

Jan Parrish said...

Hey Just Ruthie,

Happy blogoversary. I hope you have many more wonderful inspiring years to come. :)

Has it already been a year? Amazing.

Love you!

Susan B said...

Dear Ruthie,
Wow!! Congratualtions on your first blogoversary! That is so exciting! I have enjoyed reading your blog, and have been so blessed by you. I wish you the very best in your next year of blogging. I look forward to your wonderful stories! God bless you.

G.L.H. said...

Congratulations! I have so enjoyed visiting your "place"--so many neat memories. And I love your Blue posts, as well. And--your photos of Colorado, that keep my drooling with envy.

Keep blogging!

Jeanette said...

Gday Ruthie,
Congratulations, Happy blogaversary 1 Year old ..
Thanks for taking on your China journey look forward to more stories...

Anonymous said...

isn't it wonderful?i drug my feet.i couldn't understand WHO would want to listen to me.what in the world i would write about.i don't know how-to write.etc,etc,etc.but here i am and i love it...Ann