The Ultimate

My goodness I am almost left speechless with this award.

I will treasure this one for many,many years.

And to receive it from you such a great person, writer and inspiration to us all has simply left me amazed but very,very happy. Please everyone if you have never visited Ann and gotten to know her then you are really missing out on a getting to know a simply super person and some very inspirational stories. Ann is simply the one of the best among the best.

Ann I got so excited that I simply had to go ahead and get this posted right away.

below is a snippet of what Ann has to say concerning this award:

"Most of us know who and what cheers us up- what we don't know is how we cheer up others or if we're making a difference in their lives. That's because we let too much time go by without telling those we appreciate how much they mean to us, until it's too late and the opportunity slips away."

"The bloggers I nominated cheer me up like Charlotte from Charlotte's Web, a box of Peanut Butter Panic from Blue Bunny Ice Cream, and a copy of a picture I have in my home of Lucy and Ethel on the job at a candy company."

I too like you Ann have a ton of people that I could pass this along to. It is always so very,very hard to choose just a few.

So before it's too late I wish to pass this award along to:

Mimi at Mimi Writes
(Mimi I don't really know if I can do you justice with mere words but I will try very,very hard. You are just absolutely a sensational person. You reach out to so many and I for one feel honored to know that you are my friend. I am always inspired by your graciousness and all of the lovely projects that you support and are involved with. And, I am always inspired whenever I visit you at Bloggingham Palace. You are simply sensational. Thank you for the many times that you have inspired me and countless others.)

Darlene at Auntie Dar's Life

(Darlene you are always the first to pick-up the phone and give me a call whether it's just for chit chat or to reach out with your support, and yes even to help set me straight when I get my head on backwards....thank you so much for being such a good friend. And, I am always cheered up whenever I visit your blog too...you are simply fantastic! I count you among one of my very dearest friends here in the blogosphere and in real life. You are an angel sent to me from above.)

Fracas at Fracas

(Fracas I could sit here all day and sing praises about how simply wonderful you are. You have reached out to me also in some of my deepest and darkest moments and helped me to always climb back up. And, you keep me in stitches every time I visit your site. Thank you so much for everything.)

Judy at Sugar Queens Dream

(Judy whenever I am down I can always count on you for a good cheer up at your site. Yes it's true our friendship has at times been tested. And, it is I who did the testing but please believe me when I say that I hurt myself the most. You have a heart of pure gold and I am sure glad. It takes someone as special as you and with a heart as big as yours to forgive. And, I am so very,very glad that you forgave me. You shall always be in my heart.)

Amel at Amel's Realm

(Amel even in my darkest moments you have never once failed to turn up with a wonderful and inspiring pick me up. You have stood by me through thick and thin over and over. You are one of my all time favorites. I count you among my best friends ever in the blogging world. And I am always lifted up whenever I visit your site and read anything on any given day. You never fail to be positive and inspiring.)

Colin (Cotojo) at Life

Colin it is simply impossible for me to put into words just how very,very special you truly are. But, everyone already knows that anyway. I feel very honored to be counted as one of your friends. You have helped me so many times that I have lost count. You are always there for everyone no matter how busy you are. Please know that you are an angel and a treasure in my life and I wish to say thank you for so many things. But, I guess the biggest thank you is simply to thank you for being you.)

Catherine at A Week In The Life Of A Redhead

(Catherine you never fail to always bring a smile to my face and put a song in my heart whenever I visit you and Brian. We go back quite a long ways now and you too are in my heart forever. So I am saying thank you for the entire world to see.)

Carol at My View of It

(Carol I know this may not go well on your political blog so please feel free to place it where ever you choose. I simply couldn't hand this along to anyone without adding you. You have stood by me for over a year now. You were there for me when I was forced to walk away from MoonDanzerDelivers and you have remained by my side ever since. I admire you very much and you too are one of those very special people that shall always be in my heart. I could say so very,very much more about how wonderful you truly are but the entire blogosphere and the world already know exactly what I know. You are one of the bravest, loyal and dedicated people that I know. Thank you for being my friend.)

Robin at The Spirit Knows Best

(Robin even though we are new friends you have swiftly become a place where I turn for inspiration and guidance. I truly do appreciate all of the kindness that you have shown me. And, also for all of your encouragement. You too are one of those very special people whom I consider to be an angel here on earth.)

Maunie at Maunie James

(Maunie you have grown ever stronger and stronger in my heart with each day that passes. You too have always been right by my side to offer me support and encouragement. I hope you know just how very special you are. You too shall always remain in my heart forever. You are simply one of the sweetest, gentlest and caring people that I have come to know.)

Jos at NoDirectOn(not:NoDirection)

(Jos I simply realized that I have never given you any awards at all. And many, many times especially over these past few weeks you have been there helping me all the way. If not for friends like you I am not sure that I would have survived the past couple of weeks. Thank you ever so much for always and I do mean always being there for me.)

I would like to end this post with three little words:

~I Love You~