Tuesday, February 15, 2011

One Year Later {B.B.'s 1st Blogoversary}

One Year

Dear Sister,

It was one year ago - today - that I sat typing up my first ever blog post for Bess’ Bag. I had stumbled {quite by accident} upon the blog scene a month before (sort of like Alice through the Rabbit’s hole), & by the day after Valentine’s 2010, I decided to take the leap myself (it was the Queen of Hearts fault=)… forming Bess’ Bag {the blog you happen to be reading at this very moment}.


Sitting now, snuggled in a blanket in my apartment & taking down these thoughts, I look back on all the happenings of our first year together. From funny headless photo shoots (Cheshire-Cat-style – okay, okay, enough with The Alice in Wonderland comparisons); to crazy craft projects (that make me wonder if my drinking water’s safe=); ringing laughter & stinging tears; honest girl talk about struggles, dreams, & fears; giving you a glimpse into my diary & life & how I’ve made it thus far; leaving the nest {I promise I’ll post pics soon} - I see God’s hand over it all, for He’s the only way I’ve made it. The greatest part of this past year has been meeting you. I hope you have found something special here that reminded you of your own special-ness. You mean so much to me, sis!

Looking back, it’s hard to fathom that a year has passed. God only knows what the future holds. I hope Bess’ Bag will continue to be a blessing through Christ {not through Bess-the-Mess}. I pray that you will continue to bless the blog with your comments, friendship, & sisterhood + that our Father will bless the mess in all of us & create in us pure beauty. Thank you for being a part of Bess’ Bag in year 1!

Love Forever {& a Year},
-Bess-

P.S.: Have you checked out Bess' Bag's new ever-expanding online scrapbook?  Click the "Scrapbook" link under the header to check it out!

“I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy & peace while you trust in Him. Then your hope will overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit.” –Romans 15:13 NCV
Sisters Forever

I wish I could put all 91 of your names here!

6 comments:

  1. Oh Bess.....I'm so honored to have my name up there!!!! Your blog has been such a blessing to me....as have you!!! I'm so glad God brought such a great soul-sister into my life. (:

    Love always and forever,
    ~Lily

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  2. *tear*
    How sweet!
    Thanks for your friendship sis.
    We all love you!

    p.s. How funny...I watched part of Alice In Wonderland just yesterday!

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  3. Dearest Bess,

    Congratulations on one year of blogging! What a blessing and encouragment Bess' Bag has been to me. I am so thankful to "know" you through blogging!
    Oh, thank you so very much for including my name in the Sisters picture you made... How kind of you! :)
    May the Lord pour His richest blessings upon you and your family!

    With Much Love,
    Jenna

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  4. Happy Blogging Anniversary!
    You are so sweet, AND you are such a blessing, dear Bess!

    Thank you for all the encouraging and fun posts, dear friend!
    Love you lots,
    Grace

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  5. Happy 1st blogaversary, dear sis! I have been greatly encouraged through this blog, and it is such a blessing knowing you!

    I'm sorry that I can't comment as often as I used to, because this year has been much busier than last for me, but I appreciate every post :)

    Happy belated Valentine's Day to you!

    With love,
    Annie Joy

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  6. Happy blogiversary! I have enjoyed Bess' Bag so much this past year! :D

    Love,
    Shaynie

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