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I can't vote since I haven't got a Facebook account, and can't navigate Facebook. Sorry!I wish you the best of luck though!
You got my vote! Love your blog.
Mrs. B- This contest has taught me more about true love and grace, hate and fear, more than any experience I have ever gone through to date. I've had to go to Jesus, search my own heart, face some ugly truths about myself, and take off some blinders. I've witnessed some miracles too- Christians and Pagans dialoguing, respectfully and lovingly without compromising their own beliefs. Most beautiful of all, I've been introduced to some of the most kind, most grateful, spunky women I have ever met. Mrs B- thank you for your class and your love of people. I truly love you and am grateful that our paths crossed in a most remarkable way. In Christ,Julie
I went and voted first thing this morning!And I would like to say…Julie, you are awesome. Your comment to Mrs. B gave me a sense of great hope that people of all different faiths and walks of life can coexist without feeling as though there beliefs are being compromised. Thank you for that. =) Brightest Blessings to you!
My (new) hubby and I have been voting daily (and Julie at "I Am His Beloved" has been getting my votes as well)!
Voted again! Looks like you're a shoe-in, Mrs. B!
I've been voting every day (computer, iphone, hubby's iphone hehe). And I've been voting for people of all faiths (including Julie, above).
you know I'm voting!
Toriz, if you have a Gmail or other Google account, you can vote. The race is heating up and looks to have a "photo finish" ending on the way. That said, I must say that I find Julie's (I am his beloved)comment heartening. It is important that people of Faith – any faith – realize that when their faith promotes a "Good Neighbor Policy," as in "…love thy neighbor as thyself …" it's there for a good reason. Well said Julie.
I've placed my votes for you virtually daily! Best of luck Mrs. B! Blessed Be!
I vote for you every day and encourage all my friends to do so as well.
Almost to the finish line and am so excited! I have been voting since the beginning and have seen the ugliness but also the compassion and support and it has renewed me in such a way I can not begin to explain….it gives me hope. May we all be blessed to now more Christians like Julie and I have hope that we can all be more accepting of one another. Who would of thought so much would come from a blog contest. ^_^
I voted earlier today. Let us know soon as you can if you got it or not.Coffee is on.
Julie, I wanted to add to what you have beautifully shared. It works both ways you know. I think some Pagans or Witches, Druids, and others under the Pagan "umbrella" have found themselves in a position that could appear like they might be "Christian bashing". Mostly, from my perspective, because of religious prosecution or the fear of. Not an excuse, for sure. It is hurtful, to anybody of any faith. Those who have sat down to Mrs B's nicely set table of openness and awareness, and grace, have grown spiritually. Messages with meaning and life's most sweetest lessons are the ones that usually are a struggle to find. Growth is uncomfortable and is often coupled with resistance.What a gift, that we as Women and Mothers have come together, through fear, shock, anger, struggle and found a common place in which to have a conversation. Imagine for a moment, if we as women could cast this stone we have fashioned and let it ripple into our children, to our work places and communities, and through our Nation. Our Nation would surely take a different approach to peace throughout the world.I know this sounds like quite a large task. Perhaps even the musings of an idealistic dreamer… but look just what happened.Christian women and Pagan women are hearing each other. We are making friendships and bonds. No matter who "wins", those of us who have found themselves a little more open, truly "wins" more that any blogger contest.We already have won.Love and light,~crowPS. Vote for me! I am almost a top runner in the contest at 52 votes and counting! haha! ;-P
Of course! Blogging, Fcebooking, Twittering… <3!
Mrs. B, I am so pleased at the outpouring of support. In the short time I have "known" you, your message of acceptance and respect has always come through. You are a shining example of how we all should be; Pagan, Christina, Muslim, Jewish, etc. I think that is just one of your many missions here. To reach as many people as possible with your message of acceptance, tolerance, and respect regardless of whether their thoughts/beliefs coincide with yours. We all can stand to listen and learn.Keep on doing what you do. I know you are a making an impact on me and countless others!Much Love,Jenn
I have been voting everyday. I really didn't follow blogs until the buzz about the Circle Of Moms voting competition went viral on the web. Since then…there are a few of blogs I now follow…your's being one of them. I wish you the best of luck in winning. You put alot of thought and effort into your blogs…and I look forward to reading them daily now….thanks! Blessed be…and good luck!
you have got my vote! i just posted this on facebook for you too
i just read your comment, Mrs. B, to courtney on her women living well blog (i was curious about your competition and about her blog). you are so graceful and humbling, i read her first paragraph and i was slightly offended (her asking them to vote strictly for the christian blogs down the line). two thumbs up to you and the way you have dealt with all of this, and i thank you for making your page/blog a place i love to come to everyday!
You have my VOTE!!! I'm a recovering Catholic but I mostly define my spirituality as "gnostic". I hope you win!
Mrs. B, all the best. I saw your response to Courtney, and I think you set a great example for all bloggers (Pagan or otherwise) everywhere.
Done! Good luck to you. You deserve it!!!Cheers!
Just went and voted for the last time. I hope you win!
Wow, Courtney's statement bugged me a little too. I saw earlier she wrote about envy and pride or such and stopped promoting the contest. Then she is right back at it. I found it strange. Anyways, I have been voting for Muslim's Jews Pagans and some Christians, if I like their blogs, basically. If I like your blog! I read a ton of blogs. It is very close, but unless there is a huge upset, there will be lots of pagan blogs in the top 25. Regardless of who is first place, I would love to see a good presentation of pagan blogs in the top 25. I am only sad that other faiths Zen, Jewish and Muslim aren't making much of a showing. I would love to see a nice mixture!
Note: You do not need a Facebook account to vote. The contest is at: http://www.circleofmoms.com/top25/faith#_It's just a simple click.Some xtians are calling church groups to try to up their votes and knock Mrs. B out of the lead, simply because she is a pagan.Now is the final push, folks…vote, vote, vote!
I've voted and I have to say, Mrs. B., that you are one heck of a classy lady. A true role model for how to react publicly when under fire!
Have been voting regularly! Hope you win!
It matters not whether you win or lose, Mrs. B. You are an awesome person and a terrific role model for the human race.
Hiya Mrs. B! I seem to have decided to start blogging at an interesting time
. Just wanted to say you got my vote over the last couple of days. BTW, you are one class act! You handled all this with grace.
I'm doing a happy dance!
I have been voting daily! I can't believe how close it is! Best of luck to you.Blessed be!
w00t!! I believe you've now officially won! That aught to put certain people in their place, lol. It has been so refreshing to see the christian support as well as the pagan, there is much more positive out there than negative and it's hard to remember that sometimes.
Grats Mrs. B…voting is closed, looks like you won by 455 votes.
Also, thank you to the broader pagan community, as well as the Heathens, Wiccans, and anyone else who came together in this. Very nice show of unity, and we can be proud that all these positives came from a very unpleasant beginning.*love, chocolate and cheers to all*
Congratulations on your win. This atheist is overjoyed to see you win out against people who think that the only real faith is THEIR particular name-brand of it. Good job.
I love your blog, and you are an amazing writer. I voted every day, with hopes that this will lessen the tension between Christians and Pagans, and that we can really start to accept each other….You did a great job keeping your head high, even when the drama reared its ugly head. Thank you. You are an inspiration
WOOOOOOT! The bored gods are doing the happy dance!
Congratulations on winning! I voted for you every day. I was introduced to this poll because I was (and still am) an avid reader of Tales of a Kitchen Witch, and I'm very glad through this contest that I was introduced to your blog, which I'm loving!
Congrats MrsB! Time to call the newspapers? :pYou are an awesome and informative blogger and you could win Top Blog of any category IMHO.
CONGRAAAAAAAATS!!!! Now I can shout, lol!!Love you!Kisses and much love from us!
I voted for your blog Mrs.B and several other blogs of several other faiths.
congratz Mrs. B