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What’s Inspiring You This Week?
Here’s What’s Inspiring Me!
This month, I am proud to be part of the Book Launch Team for
Never Ever Give Up – The Inspiring Story Of Jessie And Her Joy Jars!
It is the inspirational story of a young girl who was diagnosed with an
Inoperable and incurable brain tumor when she was 11 years old –
But who was more concerned about the care and welfare of the other
Young patients around her than her own personal needs!
As a result of one simple question –
“What can we do to help them?” –
A simple act of compassion has grown into a foundation that now is
Impacting the lives of children with cancer around the world!
Please stop by to learn more about Jessie’s story and childhood cancer at
Never Ever Give Up and help spread the word about this wonderful book!
This is just one of the many fabulous books I’ve read as of late!
Click the link for more fabulous Book Reviews (and a few Giveaways)!
Ramona – With All Of My Heart Card
What have you crafted this week?
I created a colorful heart-themed card for a very special friend!
Shaunta – 52 Weeks Of C-H-A-O-S
Do you dream of living in a beautifully organized home
But feel that your environment is more chaotic than clutter-free?
If so, enroll in Shaunta’s FREE 52 Weeks Of C-H-A-O-S Series
(Complete Home Overhaul System for the Born Disorganized).
It sounds fabulous and there’s no time like today to start!
A Curried Egg Salad with apples and a healthier brand of egg…
Sounds as irresistible as it looks!
Whether you are trying to improve your family’s health –
Or you just like the taste of refreshing salads –
Jordan’s easy-to-make salad is sure to keep the taste of summer
Alive well into the Autumn season!
Sarah – Bourbon Banana Cream Pie
Are you still in the throes of a summer heat wave and
Looking for a cool refreshing dessert to chill you down?
Sarah says everything is better with a little booze in it!
Who’s game for a slice of her Bourbon Banana Cream Pie?
Chris – Faux Caramel Apples
While some of us are still experiencing heat waves –
Others are beginning to see the first signs of Fall!
If you’re ready to begin Autumn a little early,
Check out Chris’s Faux Caramel Apples!
Music To Inspire You – Downtown Train
Welcome to Music Moves Me!
This week, Danielle of Royalegacy has chosen an unusual musical theme:
Songs about trains or songs with the word train in it!
I’m always in the mood for a good love song –
So my pick for the week is Rod Stewart’s version of Downtown Train –
A song he took to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1989, and
Number 1 on the Adult Rock and Adult Contemporary charts!
He also went to #1 in Canada with this song –
Made the Top Ten Singles Chart in the UK –
And earned himself a Grammy Nomination for Best Male Pop Vocalist!
What’s your favorite Train-themed song?
Share your picks in the comments –
Or better yet, share your video pick at the party!
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Join us for Wordless Wednesday and Friendship Friday!
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Inspire Me Monday – Week 139!
Inspire Me Monday #140 – Week Of September 7, 2014
I like the idea of Inspiration Monday.
Monday’s often get the short end of the stick
But they are fraught with potential!
Judy Palmer
Now it’s time to share your inspirations! You can participate in Inspire Me Monday in the following ways:
1) Share “What’s Inspiring You” by creating your own Inspire Me Monday post! You can include any creative challenges you’ve discovered – any books or quotes you love – any bloggers who have inspired you – anything that has inspired you and will inspire us too!
2) Share your creative projects with us! You’re welcome to link up your Arts & Crafts projects – your Recipes – your DIY, Home Décor and Organizational Ideas – your original Writing, Music & Photography – you get the idea!
3) Visit the participants – share some comment love – let them know what’s inspired you!
When you link up, be sure to include the Inspire Me Monday button and a link back to this post on all of your entries so that your readers can join the fun! The blog code is on the side bar if you need it!
Be sure to link directly to your Inspire Me Monday Posts and Creations using the permalink to the individual posts – not your blog’s home page URL – so that participants can easily find and comment on your creations!
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Twitter: breathoffaith
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Oh I need that organized home one! On a mission!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I have already signed up and hope you’ll join me on the adventure Dawn!
By the way, just picked up the mail for the week and got the Praise Card – thank you so much!
I can’t wait to read it and put it to good use! 🙂
Twitter: breathoffaith
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Yay!
Twitter: MaryHill16
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Thanks for letting us know about this important cause for children with Cancer. I can’t imagine. The featured little girl is so inspirational. Her story is so moving.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Jessie’s story really answers the question, “What difference can 1 person make in the world?”
Have a wonderful week Mary!
Thank you so much for hosting lovely lady.
Have a great week ahead.
FABBY
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Thanks Fabby – you too!
Let’s rock this week together!
Thanks for the great features & for hosting & God bless!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Glad you enjoyed them Laurie – have a wonderful week!
Twitter: Myllls
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Great party I found some great recipes. I took care of a little girl with leukemia when I was about 11 years old and was at a time they did not talk about the disease and kept it hidden.
At the time I did not understand why they stopped having me sit with her, it was only a short time before she passed. I still think about her. Thanks for sharing her book, Jesse’s story will help many and Joy Jar’s will comfort many children.
Have a great week,
Karren
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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One of the wonderful things about blogging and social media is that it gives individuals and families who are dealing with chronic and terminal illnesses a chance to connect with others and to bring their situations out into the light.
Jessie’s story is so inspiring… I feel privileged to be a part of the launch team for this book!
Twitter: Xmasdolly
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Oh yes, there are so many train songs with our theme this week it’s unreal. When you first think oh no, the theme is songs about trains etc. and you think… oooo that’s hard. There is really quite a few once you think about it. Here’s another I know like the back of my hand that I didn’t think of, but am sure glad you did. Way ta go girlfriend, and i hope you brings some friends with you. Let me grab your logo for my blog. Thanks for joining us today. Hugs and you’ve definitely ROCKED THE HOUSE THIS WEEK! WOO HOO!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Marie, I had exactly the same thought process that you did when I saw this week’s music theme!
I thought it was going to be hard to come up with train songs – and then, I ended up coming up with such a long list, I narrowed it down to the one I liked the most (hoping that it would be one that everyone else wouldn’t choose!)
Anyway, this ended up being a really fun theme – and I enjoyed hearing Sheena Easton’s song, which I also love (and missed on my list of train songs!)
Twitter: momsthewordfun
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Ooooh, lots of great links to check out. Thanks for hosting again this week!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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My pleasure – so glad you could join us!
A touching video, inspired by a young girl with so much strength and positivity.
Thanks for hosting Ramona. Hope you have a lovely week.
Poppy
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Have a week filled with joy and blessings Poppy – thanks for watching the video!
Twitter: bethere2day
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Nice post I want some of the curried egg salad & the cinnamon apples heheh!
I really like Rod Stewart always thought his version of this was excellent 😉
Have a appletastic day will pop by tomorrow heheh!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Thank you so much – see you at WW dear friend!
I almost picked Rod Stewart’s music video for this morning’s theme. I was surprised to find so many train themed songs that I not only knew, but liked. I love your all of your inspiration here today. The fake caramel apples and the decluttering tips particularly grabbed my interest. Have a tunetastic week!
PS: Can you please keep my FIL in prayer. He’s not doing too well. Ever since my MIL passed in June, he has taken a sharp decline in his health. I just don’t think he’ll be with us much longer at this rate, but I know where he’s heaven bound. Thanks!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I am sorry to hear about your FIL Cathy and will certainly keep him in prayer.
Perhaps you could encourage him to join a local grief group?
I’ve participated in a wonderful program called GriefShare in the past (they are national) – but there may be others in your community as well.
Having a place to share your losses with others who understand can be just the balm he needs!
So glad you enjoyed this week’s inspirations as well!
Thank you for hosting!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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My pleasure Debbie – enjoy your week!
Thanks for hosting! I can’t wait to check out the faux caramel apples. I’ve always loved them, but hated making them.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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That is such an awesome project Barb – they look REAL to me!
Thanks for hosting and all the goodies to look at. And thanks for the invite to share here 🙂
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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So glad you made it to the party Susan – I hope you become a regular contributor to our community! 🙂
Here’s is my Inspire me Monday entry:
http://lumar1298.wordpress.com/2014/09/08/inspire-me-monday-week-140/
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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Awesome – thanks for joining us this week!
I hope they find a cure for cancer one day. We have been praying for 14 yr. old daughter of a pastor who has brain cancer. She is very brave and this story is so inspiring, thank you!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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I had a very dear friend who had a brain tumor – fortunately she survived.
Praying for your pastor’s daughter and family.
Perhaps you could share this book with them?
Awesome party, thanks for hosting! Love all of the yummy recipes.
Sincerely,
Denise & Aubrie
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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So glad you enjoyed the recipes – there were SO many delicious ones to choose from this week!
Twitter: artbylr
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What wonderful and some quite delicious looking inspirations! Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for hosting. Hope you have a fabulous week!
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You too Jill – thanks for joining us this Inspire Me Monday!
Thanks for hosting this awesome party. I am now cohosting The Southern Special and would love it if you would stop by. Have an awesome week.
I didn’t know this month was childhood cancer awareness month. Thanks for sharing.
And curried egg salad is a new one.
And how could I forget Rod’s train song!
Thank you for the party! Hope you are having a nice week.
I have my eye on those faux caramel apples–we are supposed to get our first taste of fall this weekend!
Thank you as always for the opportunity to share and to meet new people
Janice
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
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You’re so welcome Janice – hope you have an inspired week!
Thanks for another terrific link party!