A birthday favor: De-lurk!
In honor of this getting-closer-to-30 day, I'm taking off the next three days from blogging to do more of my very favorite thing of all - spend time with my family. Last year's Birthday De-lurking was so much fun, I've decided to make it an annual event. So, while I'm on my little blogging break, would you do me a favor?
If you read my blog (that means you read it daily, or weekly, or monthly, every other month, or this is your first time, etc.!), would you take just a moment to comment and let me know you are here?
I love blogging, but more than anything, I love hearing from you all. I'm glad you're here, whether you comment daily, weekly, once in a blue moon, or have never commented at all. I hear from many of you often, but according to my site stats, there are more than a few thousand people who read here with some consistency that I've never heard from at all. Sometimes it seems weird to be writing for a mostly faceless, nameless audience.
I usually am happy to just let you read and never comment - after all, I rarely comment on blogs either. But this weekend, since it's my birthday, could you take just a moment and introduce yourself? Tell me how long you've been reading here, or how you found my blog, or where you're from, or something interesting or dull about yourself. You don't even have to leave your real name, if you'd rather not.
You don't have to agree with me on much of anything. In fact, you can be a polar opposite of me! - I'd just love to know you're here and to have a little idea of who you are. After all, if it weren't for you, I'd have no reason to blog! If you'd rather not leave a comment, you can send me an email - my address is here.
By the way, I don't say this enough but thanks so much for being here. I feel so blessed and unworthy to have so many wonderful friends and encouragers here - especially during this last difficult year. You all have blessed me and lifted me up immensely. God is good. I really and truly know that.
posted by Crystal Paine at 10:32 PM
382 Comments:
Happy Birthday! I read your blog daily - so many helpful things to read! Thanks!
Well happy birthday! I read once a week or more, but I do read all the posts. I think I commented once on a contest but nothing else. I am not big on commenting either.
Love your blog. You know that!! We are the Preggo buds! We went through a lot last year and You kept me going! Happy Birthday!
Chrissy T (IL)
I guess I'll go first. I've been reading for several months, but haven't commented previously. I really enjoy your writing.
Close to 30, huh?! Such wisdom for someone so young! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!!!!!
Hope you have a GREAT one!
Nichole
Happy Birthday! I have been reading your blog for several months now...since I had my first baby in Feb and started staying at home to be with him. I really enjoy it, especially your tips about being frugal and I love how you pray before you go shopping. I have started to try to do that too. I like your new site! Jamie in West Chicago
Happy Birthday! I've visited your blog a few times over the past few weeks, and have enjoyed a lot of your practical advice. I'm a SAHM to a 10-month daughter in California. I'm not a religious person at all, so I'm kind of surprised to find myself reading a blog about Biblical Womanhood at all.
Saying Happy Birthday:)
I think I found you after you found me? Sometime last winter.
I don't read everyday but often:)
I have so appreciated your kindness.
Lizzie
Hey Crystal,
I just started reading your blog early this year. I can't tell you how much your words have inspired me to be a better woman, wife and mother. Just the other day I was at the end of my rope and God totally used your post about cathedrals to encourage my heart. Thanks for all of the effort and love you pour into your website- it has brought our family many blessings. I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
Mandy
Hi Crystal! We both posted on the YWAIC boards back in the day. I remember when you first found out you were pregnant with Kathrynne. :) We never really chatted on the board or anything, and in fact, I can't remember what my name was on that board haha. Anyway... I am a single Christian woman in my 20's and I'm currently in missionary training. I enjoy reading your blog, although I don't agree 100% with everything, I just really respect you! I like your style of writing, and just being able to "watch" Kathrynne grow up and all of your parenting tips, frugality tips, etc. I am hoping to be a wife and mom someday. I only post maybe once or twice a year, but I thought I'd say "hi!" and acquaint you to one of your lurkers. :) I hope you're having a great birthday weekend!
Hi Crystal! I'm Kyrie, 19 from Australia. I read this more or less daily - you're in my bloglines reader, and I've been reading for a bit over a year I think. So good to read that there's someone else in the world advocating 'staying home' and motherhood but acting like a normal person too :)
Happy Birthday! Your little girls are beautiful by the way, I've loved watching the photos as they get bigger.
Happy Birthday! I read your blog almost every day, and enjoy it very much. I'm a mom to two littles, ages 3 and almost one, up in northern Alberta, Canada. There aren't a lot of Christian SAHMs around here, so I enjoy reading the blogs of like-minded mothers like yourself.
I'm subscribed to your blog, but I must admit, I don't get to read often.
Glad I didn't miss this one! Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! I've been reading you for...18 months, maybe? I think I found you when I was exploring cooking blogs. I don't always agree with your perspectives but we are both Christians -- so we do agree on the most important thing! :) -- and I find you consistently have interesting topics and discussions. I drop in probably 3-4 times a week.
Best wishes,
Laura (Orange Co., CA)
Happy birthday, Crystal. May the Lord bless your years to come.
I'm Kathleen from Alberta, Canada: I've been reading your blog for nearly a year now. You've had quite a bit of impact on me, especially in regards to faith, family, and Biblical womanhood! It's so wonderful to be encouraged in being a SAH daughter (esp. when your family doesn't believers) and in all things domestic and good.
To God be the glory! :) (I don't know why I ended with that, but it's true!)
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your weeekend with your family!
Happy Birthday Crystal! I'm "The Freak" Laura from over at I'm an Organizing Junkie.
I love coming to visit you here even though I don't comment too often. You are an inspiration and I love your blog design as well.
Keep it up but of course enjoy your weekend first!!!
Happy Birthday! I have been lurking awhile. I enjoy your blog but am too shy to comment. My birthday is also this weekend.
God Bless, Tiffany
Happy Birthday Crystal!! I hope you have a refreshing time with your family.
I have been enjoying your blog for nearly 6 months now. My dear friend, who moved to Florida two years ago, got me hooked. What wisdom and joy in mothering I get from reading your blog. I truly know that God has used your blog to speak to my heart. I am a mother of 4 wonderful children-- twin boys, one boy and one girl. I have come to realize, many times confirmed in reading your blog, that mothering and being a godly wife are the most important jobs given to women. I am blessed to be able to homeschool and I am greatful to the Lord for the part your blog played in changing my heart. What a joy it has been to watch your children grow!! Thank you for your faithfulness to the Word of the Lord. You are making a difference in this uncertain world. Many blessings to you and your precious family. May He continue to use this blog to reach many women who might not be reached any other way. It truly is a "mission field" of sorts.
God bless and Happy "almost 30" (ha, ha) birthday!!
Pamela, from Oregon
Happy Birthday Crystal. I read your blog whenever I get a chance. You provide so many people with inspiration.
Kat
Happy Birthay!!
Happy birthday! I adore your blog and read it daily. :-)
Happy Birthday! I just love reading your blog. I'm trying to save my family money and teach them to live without so much "stuff" now.
Amanda (NC)
Hi! I came across the Biblical Womanhood Website sometime earlier this year, then filed it away. I hadn't looked at it again until sometime in the last month or so, when I was able to spend an enjoyable morning surfing the internet. I then came across your blog...what a blessing it is!
Thank you for your tips and thoughts to challenge the thinking. :)
Melissa in Austria
Happy Birthday!
I am Andrea, mother of four kiddies. We hale from Oregon (southern). I have been reading your blog for the 3 months that I have been on blogger. I found you thru another blogger. I have really enjoyed your posts on frugality. :)
Happy Birthday! I read your blog every morning and am always encouraged. Thank you!
Happy Birthday! I read your blog most every day. You've encouraged and lifted me up countless times! Thank you for that, and I hope you have a very special day!
Hove a Happy And Blessed Birthday!
You deserve it!
Ruth, PA
Happy birthday!! :-) We'll miss your posting for the next couple of days, but hope you enjoy the break time with your precious family!
It feels kind of weird to leave a comments telling "who I am", but... here I go!
I first "met" you when I came across your courtship story on "momof9splace" several years ago. Earlier this year I was wondering what ever happened to that couple with an outstanding testimony, and in the process "stumbled" across your blog! My wonderful husband and I are missionaries in Zambia, and your blog has been a great source of "fellowsip" for me way over here. I love the articles, pictures, etc! Thanks for being an encouragement to so many!
And again... happy birthday!
Happy Birthday, I read you every day on my feed reader (Sage.)
~Christy
hello read daily, love your blog, celina in canada, HAPPY BDAY
Your blog is one of my all time favourites! I believe that God is blessing you with influence because of your commitment to sharing your convictions, your humility, and your passion for glorifying God.
I am newly married and much of what I find here encourages me in my new role.
Happy Birthday! I read as you post, whether daily or whatnot. Hope you have a wonderful day with family. :)
Happy Birthday.
Delurking from Kansas City, MO.
Hey Crystal-
Happy Birthday! I have been reading your blog daily since June/July and found it when I was online searching for Proverbs 31 information and info on being a biblical woman. I love it! Thank you for your ministry!
Have a wonderful birthday Crystal! I've been reading for a couple of years and I check beack a few times each week:o). I really enjoy your blog and all the effort you put into it!
Happy birthday! I subscribe to your blog feed through google reader, so I don't know if I show up as one of those anonymous hits or not. I'm a homemaker in Brooklyn, NY, expecting my first child any day now (due 10/12). I enjoy reading your experience of young motherhood and frugal housewifery.
Happiest of birthdays to you! I read your blog just about every day and really enjoy it.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Happy birthday Crystal! I live in Germany and have been reading your blog for about a year and a half now - thoroughly enjoy it, even though I don´t often comment - I´m more of a "lurker" (o: Thanks for sharing your life with us. Shelley
Happy Birthday! I read your blog every day, and I love it! I think I have been reading for over a year now. Have a great trip!
Happy Birthday! Your blog is in my bloglines and I've been reading for ages now. And I live in Northern Ireland or Cardiff (which is in Wales) depending on if I'm on vacation time or in term time!
God Bless,
Rach
Happy Birthday! I so appreciate your wisdom and practical advice that you share as well as the many wonderful blogs and articles that you link to. Your site is a melting pot of great information and encouragement. I have been reading just a few months and have shared your blog with many, many others. I have never been a frivolous spender, and actually right now have more money than time and have used that as a rational to sometimes be careless with my grocery money, but your blog has given me some great tips and greater motivation to use more caution as I shop and plan. Even more money to bless God's people with! I greatly appreciate your insight as a wife, mom, and your experience coming from a large, god-honoring, frugal family.!
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday Crystal! I really enjoy reading your blogs. I'm learning and saving a lot! Thanks for all you do.
Hello Crystal and Happy Birthday.
I've been a long time reader of this blog and enjoy your writings tremendously.
Yours was the first blog I ever started reading! As a matter of fact, you inspired me to start my own. What fun it is!
Have a great time in Branson,
Trixie
Happy Birthday, Crystal! :o )
Happy Birthday! I read your blog every day. I am a SAHM of 4 kids (or should I say 3 kids and 1 adult as my oldest turned 18 yesterday!) I have bought several of your e-books. I am currently reading Supermarket Savings 101 and finding it very helpful as 3 of my 4 kids are very hungry teens! (my youngest is 8) I have started shopping for deals at CVS and Walgreens because of your helpful advice. I am so thankful for your commitment to encouraging women to keep God, family and home their top priorities. I am also considering starting to blog and starting a craft business out of my home, probably a shop at ETSY. This blog has been one of the things that has encouraged me to start a business from home. Thank you so much for your ministry to those of us who drop by every day!
Happy Birthday to you Crystal!
I read your blog daily and it has been such an encouragement to me!
Thank you!
Happy Birthday, Crystal. I am a faithful reader, and I glean so much wisdom and encouragement from your writings! You are a fine example of a godly woman!
Congratulations on your 'almost 30' milestone. I've got you by about 11 years!
May the Lord bless you richly today and everyday!
Hugs,
Amy O.
picketfencemom
Happy Birthday Crystal! I'm Beth, a sahm of 4 boys. I come here every now and then to check out your frugal ideas (I'm all for frugal). ☺
Hi Crystal,
Happy Birthday! I've been reading your blog for a long, long, time though I couldn't accurately guess how long it has been, more than a year, maybe two? Definitely a good while before you were pregnant with Kaitlynn but after you had Kathrynne. I am the proud wife to my wonderful husband, and the mother of three wondeful boys, ages 3, 5 & 7. We are a homeschooling family. You have been such a wonderful blessing in my life and have given me so much encouragement. I thank you for caring so much about us all, that you put forth so much of your precious time and energy to bless us.
Donna (NJ)
P.S. I visit your blog daily, okay, I confess, sometimes more than once a day :)
Crystal Happy Birthday! Out here in the Arizona dessert (and in the spiritual season of life I seem to be in these past couple years) your blog is like fresh water!!! I read it daily! I love the honest and practical encouragement. I love it that you lead your readers back to simple faith and obedience. You've been used by God to be a great motivation to me in editing my own website and writings. And yet through you and my own prayer time and study I'm encouraged to keep God's priorities in order in my life, letting blogging and writing fall behind loving my husband, kids and caring for my home.
I just thank God for you! Have a blessed birthday.
Well this year I actually AM turning 30. I'm hoping my sister and I can visit NYC for the occasion as we've never been.
Yes, Happy Birthday to you... From someone else who just hit the 30!! YIKES...it feels like college was just yesterday!
I do read your blog, probably daily and I love it. I also enjoy your new blog!
I hope you have a great day...
Happy Birthday, Crystal!
I found you through your courtship story on "momof9splace" (I think) I was really blessed by your honesty! So often you read courtship stories where they make it sound like it was so easy to just wait. Perhaps it was for them, but it's not for me! I just thought that yours seemed to be a little more, well, "real."
Now, I read your blog every day! It's usually my first stop in the morning.
I really appreciate your blog, and your whole website! You've been an encouragement to this young lady!
I'll miss you, :-) but have a fun and restful time with your husband and those two adorable girls of yours!
Be so Blessed!
Hi Crystal ~
I'm 20 years old and I've been reading your blog for just a couple months now. I found your blog off the Rebelution website by Alex and Brett Harris. I'm not married yet, but I always leave your blog so encouraged and with a stockpile of ideas for when I have my own home someday. :o) Thanks for all the time and energy you put into this blog to bless so many people! Happy Birthday! :o)
Hi Crystal~
Happy Birthday! I've sent you a couple emails. I love your blog and you do a great job. I recently asked for your schedule. I have made my own and it has been a great benefit to our family. Thanks for sharing with us. :)
Have fun with your family on your days off. We'll still be here when you get back.
Blessings.
Happy Birthday! My name is Lorna, I'm 17 and I live in Derbyshire, England. I read your blog every day, and I'm learning a lot about frugality that will help me in university. Thankyou :) I'm not religious, so I was surprised to find myself enjoying your blog so much.
Happy Birthday!!!
I read your blog pretty much every day. And I love it when you post pictures of your precious little ones!
May God bless you richly this year.
Emily
Hi Crystal. I found your blog this past spring, when I was doing research for a novel I'm working on, and since then, I've found myself checking in on you and your family a couple of times a week. Don't worry, I'm not fictionalizing your life or anything creepy like that. Reading your blog, as well as a handful of others, has really helped me understand my characters and the way they might think and live if they were real, which of course helps me write them as real people.
Apart from that, I've really taken courage in my desire to get married one day, have children, and stay home with them. Although I definitely don't agree with you much of the time, I have the deepest respect for you and your beautiful family, and your writing has been a real encouragement to me.
Happy birthday!
Jessi in Mississippi
Happy Birthday Crystal!
I've been daily reading your blog for about 1.5 years. Not sure how I came to find it, but I love your commitment to God and your family and am encouraged to follow God more faithfully and serve my family more wholeheartedly.
Jenny
Enjoy your birthday!!
I have been reading your blog since May 2005.
Happy Birthday!!
I am one of the "lurkers". I read once or twice a week.
Rhonda (from TN)
Happy Birthday! I've been reading your blog a few times a week since April. :) I appreciate all of your advice, and your great joy in serving God. I'm 19 and attending a liberal arts college, but it is my greatest ambition to be married and have children. May the peace of Christ be with you!
Happy birthday! I read your blog almost daily, too. Thanks for being willing to be used of the Lord in whatever way He sees fit!
Happy Birthday Crystal! (I just had one too, but I only turned 21...+10) Have a great time in Branson (my favorite too!)
Jill
Happy Birthday Crystal. I read your blog daily and I love it. I hope you have a wonderful birthday and blog break. Think on all the Lord has helped you to accomplish this year. I hope you have many many more.
Dru
Close to 30.....I remember those days. I just turned 50 in August. :-0
I read -- or at least look over -- every time you post and I enjoy your blog. I'm from SC and have been a stay-at-home mom for 23 years.
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! I read daily and enjoy your frugal articles! Thanks for the helpful advice!
Keli
Happy birthday, Crystal! I am mostly a lurker(everywhere--I do enough writing for my grad school classes!) but always find your blog to be interesting and refreshing. I hope you have a wonderful time with your family.
Kimberly
Hi Crystal,
First of all, Happy Birthday from me too! I discovered your blog a few months ago during a rather stressful exam period at university and, you know, it's helped me so much! I can't remember how I came across it.. I guess I just found it by accident one day... anyway, this is my first post here and I'd like to take the opportunity to tell you that I love reading your blog.
Best wishes from Scotland!
Hi. I'm Sarah L and I've been reading your blog for a few months. I think I came across it one day when I was feeling down & did an internet search looking for encouraging Christian articles, etc. I am around the same age as you, have a daughter 2 months younger than Kathrynne & am due in March. I have been much encouraged and challenged as a mother, wife & follower of Jesus through your site and the others I have linked to through it. Happy Birthday! :)
Hi Crystal! Happy birthday. Your blog has blessed me immensely over the last year as God prepares me to come home to be a full-time homemaker and mama!! I grew up knowing nothing of this whole Christian world - including the joy of serving the Lord through being a help-meet to a wonderful husband and a contented homemaker. You have been instrumental in God changing my heart.
I was saved 4 years ago and then God brought me the man of my dreams 3 years ago. Your posts, articles, podcasts, etc. have been essential in my growth and preparation for the tasks of wiving and mothering, and I thank you for how you have allowed the Lord to use you through this "new" means of ministry - blogging!
It is SO refreshing to find another woman so "eclectic" as myself, yet still delights in staying home and using her talents there...I look forward to my time to do this soon (4 weeks to go!!). Apologies that I rarely post; my husband doesn't mind that I read blogs, but he prefers that I don't spend time commenting on everything.
Many, many thanks for sharing your gifts and talents with the rest of us around the world. It is also a JOY to watch your family "grow up"...keep those pictures coming!!;)
Savannah McMurray, Arlington, VA
http://life-with-the-mcmurrays.blogspot.com/
Well Happy Birthday! I read you through my Bloglines (and you must know I like you--because I have a limit of six blogs that are non-family). So I catch every post.
I'm 21, married, college grad in French, and have a 9-month-old son. The hubby's still in school, so our resources are rather limited. Keep up the good work!
Oh, and I wish I had a CVS within 100 miles. But I don't. Oh, well.
Happy Birthday, my friend! I'm glad you're taking a couple days off to spend simply with your family. And what a marvelous idea, having your readers introduce themselves. I check your blog 2-3 times a day using Google Reader -- a lifesaver for all the links that I try to read. Your willingness to be used of God in such a public way is a blessing to many. Doesn't your wedding seem eons ago? :-) It's been nice to keep in touch with you over the years. God bless you in the upcoming years....especially as you reach 30. ;-) I know that feeling, lol.
Love,
Jana (WI)
happy Birthday Crystal! I think we're the same age! I have four children and we're from Springfield, IL. I'm a several times a day reader!
-Kristen
Happy Birthday!
I've been reading here daily for over a year now. My girls are just a few weeks older than each of yours, so I enjoy reading about the things you do with them.
Even when I don't agree with everything, I always find something to encourage me.
Happy Birthday, Crystal! I just began reading your blog last month. I'm hit and miss, but I usually get around to it within a few days. :)
Hope you have an absolutely wonderful day!
Kristi, aka Quasimodo, Homeschool Mom of 11 years
Happy Birthday Crystal!
My name is Erin P.,I'm 17 years old, and I live in CA. I read your blog almost everyday, you are such an encouragement to me. Thanks for blogging!
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a truly blessed time with your family. A little about me (a lurker)... I am a missionary wife and mother and have truly enjoyed the "fellowship" through your blog, though never having met in person. I am 26 yrs. of age, married to the love of my life, and have a 3 yr. old daughter, 2 yr. old son, and a third precious blessing on the way. I appreciate your transparency and stand for the Lord - God bless you and your sweet family - R. Anna
Happy Birtday, Crystal! (Just a guess- are you turning 26?? I think we're about the same age.) I read your blog almost daily and comment occassionally. I discovered your website about a year ago... what a blessing it has been!! Keep up the good work and enjoy your birthday weekend!! (By the way, I LOVE Branson, too! Hope you had a great time!)
~Kristy Howard~
Happy Birthday Crystal!
This is my first time reading your blog.
However, I just purchased and went through your Supermarket Savings 101 course and loved it!
Hope you have a wonderful day.
Stacy
Happy Birthday! I've been reading for over a year now. I think I found you through Mrs. Wilt. I'm farther along on my 'Mom journey" with only 3 still at home, but I love your blog and read every day. I find such encouragement in your posts as well as practical tips. Your blog has been a blessing to me. Thank you!
Happy Birthday Crystal!
I love reading about your sweet family!
Your friend in Mississippi,
Dene
Happy Birthday! I just started reading recently. I usually never leave my feed reader, but since it's your birthday, I'll come out and say hi today! :)
I am a nearly daily reader with five little blessings (all 6 and under).
Hoe you have a wonderful birthday and a wonderful time in Branson!
:o) Rachel in CA
Happy Birthday, Crystal!
I've been reading your blog for several years now. I really appreciate the stand you take so many times. I enjoy reading of your experiences of being a biblical homemaker and I think you do a terrific job! You're a sweet inspiration! Keep blogging! :)
Happy birthday, Crystal. I'm Lacey, from Denver. We met about 8 years ago through a mutual penpal in Australia, though we both lived in Kansas. :) I've had the pleasure of meeting you in person on a couple of occasions, and enjoyed attending your wedding. Thanks for blogging...keep it up! :)
Happy Birthday, Crystal!! Thank you for writing your blogs (I enjoy both of them now!) and helping us with encouragement and exortation as we live our daily lives. God bless you in this coming year!
Happy Birthday! I enjoy reading your blog as well. :)
--Leah (Cheri C.'s sister)
Happy Birthday, Crystal! :o)
I can't quite remember how I came upon your blog and exactly when, but I do enjoy reading your posts.
Happy Birthday and have a great weekend!
Hi Crystal, happy birthday!
I don't usually comment on blogs because I don't have a blog of my own (no user name, etc.) so it feels kind of awkward.
I found your blog several months ago through Tammy's Recipes. The last couple weeks I have been reading it more regularly; it has become one of the sites I check every day!
I like the practical advice about having young children (I have an 11-month-old and am expecting twins in a couple months). My husband and I have been married for less than two years (the first baby was born 10 months after our wedding) and it's been an adventure! I can relate to and appreciate the posts about trying to find quiet time, prioritizing what's important around the house, caring for a toddler while pregnant and sick, etc. It's encouraging just to know I'm not the only one!
The money-saving tips are wonderful, as we're on a very tight budget. I LOVE the new Money-Saving Moms website! I've been hearing really good things about your frugal "program" (the title escapes me at the moment) and am considering downloading that when I can scrape up the extra cash.
Thanks,
SarahMay
Happy Birthday weekend! I subscribe to your blog on bloglines so I take a look almost daily. It's an inspiration!
Dear Crystal,
I have been checking your blog for a few months now and check at least daily. I heard about
you from a woman at our church. Happy birthday!
Amber
Happy (getting-closer-to-30-day) Birthday! I hope that you have a great one. I am 36 and a mother of 6 children on earth and 3 in heaven. I too stay at home... and have the wonderful blessing of homeschooling. I love your blog...I just found it one day and have been reading since. Thanks for your encouragement. Rebecca
Dear Crystal - well of course you hear from me almost every day, so you know I visit often; I'm very encouraged by your blog, and listened several times to those two podcasts you did a while ago (I'd love it if you did more!). I think I found your website through a link on LAF. Thanks for your wonderful work, and happy birthday to you!
i'm not sure when or how i found your blog but i read it nearly every day. it's on my rss feeds, so i get caught up on everything if i miss a few days. i love your thoughts, most of them, and agree with lots of what you share. happy birthday. i'm mom to 5 girls here on earth, 6 babies in heaven. my husband and i just celebrated our 25th anniv in june. our girls are ages 23, 19, 15, 12, 4; the oldest is married (mar. 07).
mostly i don't comment, but i do read everything. God's best to you and your family.
Happy Birthday!
I have been reading your blog almost daily now for a long time...it is about time I stop lurking. I rarely comment on blogs, but could not stay quiet today. Your are such a blessing and I have learned so much from you. Thank you and I pray that you have a wonderful birthday!
~Elisabeth
Happy Birthday, Crystal!
I enjoy reading your blog several times a week, catching up on all the posts I may have missed.
Have a wonderful and memorable birthday weekend!
Gail from Ohio
Happy Birthday Crystal! I've been a daily reader of your blog for almost 2 year now(I think) and still enjoy it immensely!
I hope you have a wonderfully blessed weekend!
Lots of love,
Sommer
Happy Birthday Crystal!! I've been lurking here since the beginning of the year! I've been challenged and encouraged by so much of what I've read!!! Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into your post!!
~Ashley
Happy Birthday! I was introduced to your blog by my sister and have really enjoyed your excellent tips and encouraging words. Hope you have a restfull, fun day!
Happy birthday, Crystal! I am trying to remember how I found you in the beginning and I truly don't remember. It's been several years since I signed up for your newsletter and started ordering your ebooks then made it here to your blog. Probably closer to three. I usually check all my favorite blogs several times a week, daily if it's not a crazy time.
Happy Birthday!
I've been reading for about a year and have been blessed, challenged and taught. I appreciate your insight, your knowledge and your obedience to God's call on your life. I try to read on a daily basis, but if I miss a day I catch up!
I live in North Central Texas and am a homeschooling (yes, we did it!) mom to 2 (son is 9 and daughter is 5). I have been blessed with a great husband who works so hard for our family.
Hope you enjoy your weekend and know that blessings and prayers are being sent your way!
Hey Crystal,
I am a daily reader and have been for a longggg time, I can't remember who first referred me here. I'm a 28 year old SAHM and Pastor's wife from Erie, Pa.
Lela www.xanga.com/lmcs79
Hey Crystal,
I usually read your blog every da