Versatility Award

One of the traits I most admire in friends, actors and writers is versatility. If you can bake a killer cake and teach a nourishing Bible study in the same night, that’s versatile. If you can act a thief and court jester in the same movie, that’s versatile. If you can write devotionals and fiction, wow—that’s the epitome of versatility.


So imagine my delight when my versatile friend, Rhonda Shrock from The Natives is Restless—a hilarious, cozy, well-written blog—bestowed on me the Versatile Blogger Award! Thank you, Rhonda, for always making me laugh, while touching my heart in the process. Anyone with four sons and one husband better know how to make funnies, right?

Now I need to tell 7 things about myself and pass this award along to 5 versatile bloggers.

1. My husband and I dated only seven weeks before he popped a ring on my finger.

2. We were engaged only six months before we got married. I do not recommend this, but it worked for us--we’ve been married 35 years.

3. On my sixteenth birthday, my dad bought me golf lessons. I even owned my own set of clubs.

4. In third grade, I had to stay after school for talking too much in class. I know you find that hard to believe.

5. My real Daddy was an alcoholic who died of cirrhosis of the liver at 38. This is why I don’t drink. Ever.

6. I had my first article published when I was 24, in a La Leche League magazine. They liked my writing so well they asked me to become the editor, but I had a three-year-old and a baby, so I declined.

7. One of my dreams is to teach at a writer’s conference.

To honor only five of you is difficult indeed. So, I prayed for wisdom. Here are my five choices for the versatile blog award:

Patti Lacy, a kindred spirit, Bible study leader, incomparable novelist, and soul mate par excellence. Plus, she’s a not-to-be-messed-with cook.

Wendy Miller, whose heart for the Lord, love for her family, and passion for writing shines through in every post.

Diane Estrella, who amazes me with her creative giveaways, clever posts and thirst for learning.

Terri Tiffany, who teaches seniors to write, encourages others in the midst of her own dark valleys, and switches from Chicken Soup devotionals to novels.

Cecelia Lester, who loves drama as well as writing, is a loyal friend, and an insightful student of God’s word.

And you. I know you are versatile. How has your own brand of versatility helped you survive and thrive?