I don’t know if you know this about me or not, but I’m a big family person. I love my family, and my nieces and nephews are my life! I couldn’t imagine living without them, nor do I want to imagine that. My parents and sister are probably the best thing that God has ever given me, other than my salvation and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus’ death I mean. 🙂
This hop is all about sharing what a family member has done for me, but I can’t narrow it down to just one act of kindness. My parents and sister have helped me go for my dreams. They don’t let me give up, and they listen to me whine and cry about quitting being an author on, at least, a monthly basis.
I remember just the other month, my sister gave me a sweet gift just because I’d been having a bad week. It was a charm for my Pandora bracelet that said “Aunt.” I cried. (I’m an emotional being.)
I don’t think there’s one thing that actually defines the best moment or sweetest thing a family member has ever done. I think it’s what they do to make you feel better and help you achieve your dreams that really counts.
But, let’s try narrowing it down to one thing. What’s the most thoughtful thing a family member has done for you?
Now, on to the prizes! YAY! I’m giving away this AWESOME blanket! My mother embroidered this sweet Bible verse on it, that I think sums up this hop and life well. Sorry, guys, but US only.
“Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” John 13:34
The color of the blanket isn’t quite the right color. My phone’s camera isn’t all that great…
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Oh, and did I mention, my books are on sale for the hop? Both are HALF PRICE!!
Dreaming Awake 
Families are the best ! I love that bracelet !
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I agree. Thank you! 🙂
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My sister sent me flowers in a wonderful Thomas Kincaid teapot;.
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That sounds beautiful!
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This is such an awesome blanket, it’s so wonderful to see a Christian give away, thanks. God Bless.
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Thank you! I almost didn’t give it away! Lol I’m so glad you’re enjoying the hop. 🙂
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My mom threw me a 40th bithday party & wow… I was surprised. I had no idea & it was great!
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That’s awesome!!! I’ve never had a surprise party. I bet it was loads of fun.
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Oh gosh, I don’t know…my mom and sister are always doing nice things. My sister took me to see Idina Menzel live which was great!
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com
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I know what you mean! I can never really just narrow down how amazing my family is. 🙂
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The most thoughtful thing that a family member has done for me is help me in very tough times.
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I think that’s always brilliant. You need your family in times of trouble.
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One listened to me at a very important time. And that was big.
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I think that is so important.
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I agree that there have been so many wonderful things my family and good friends have done for me through the years but one thing that still stands out is when I had 6 children at the time and was a single parent. My brother who was a couple of years older came one day to tell me to pack some bags because him, his wife and family members were going to babysit while I went to Vegas for three days with my best friend who they also paid for. It came at a time I was feeling so overwhelmed and needed a break. I still think of that weekend and will never ever forget what he did for me. He’s gone now but his love will always be in my heart. 🙂 And that blanket is gorgeous.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com
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Aww. That is so sweet!!!
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My dad sent me money during a rough time
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That’s sweet of him. My dad does that too.
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Hey, hey! how are you?
One of the sweetest/thoughtful thing my hubby did for me, was get me some art paper, sketch books, paint brushes and paints for my birthday.
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Hey girl!! I’m good. And you? That is sweet!
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aside from this sore throat, I’m alright. 🙂
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I just got rid of one of those. Hope you feel better soon.
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Thanks!
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The most thoughtful thing lately is my daughter brought me some chocolate candy when I was feeling blue.
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Aww. That’s so sweet of her!!
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My son was there when my husband had open heart surgery. It was was of the most thoughful things someone could have done for me. I want to thank you for this awesome sweep. Thanks 🙂
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Aww. Thanks for sharing your sweet story. 🙂
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Bringing us meals when I had a health scare this spring so I didn’t have to worry about making them.
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That’s so kind. 🙂
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I think the most thoughtful thing a family member has done for me would have to include my whole family – when they let me spend alone time to write and learn to play various instruments as a child. I’m SURE it wasn’t because they didn’t enjoy sound of me practicing, right? 😉
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Ha. That couldn’t be it… 😉 It’s good though. That shaped you into the awesome musician that you are today. 😀
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My family member threw me a surprise party.
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That’s fun!!
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My daughter stayed with me for 2 weeks after I had my surgery to take care of me!
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That’s a good daughter!
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Babysitting is always a thoughtful thing my family does.
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My sister would agree with you. Lol
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The most thoughtful thing my family has ever done for me was my sister helping with the delivery of my son. I went into labor early and my husband was in Afghanistan. My sister became my coach and I know it was hard for her as just the thought of blood can make her faint!
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Oh goodness!! Such a good sister!!
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when i had to stay in the hospital a couple days to get my gallbladder removed,my husband didnt leave my side
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Aww. So sweet. 🙂
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my mom watched my kids for a week while I had surgery, that was very thought since I have 5 children.
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That is thoughtful! But parents will do anything for their kids! Love it!
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We don’t exchange gifts and my husband, while a great man, is very cheap. he suggested we get each other stocking gifts. he handed me a rather large package with a stocking taped to it. It was a laptop for my writing.
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Oh goodness!! How wonderful!
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My mother gave me her wedding album,before she passed away.
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Oh that is beautiful.
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my daughter rnadomly gives me hugs all the time
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Nothing
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Nothing at all?
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