I’m pleased to introduce you to another new contributor to the Visionary Womanhood blog!
Bria Crawford
Think of Bria Crawford as a cross between Lizzy Bennet and Little Dorrit. She is the eldest of nine children and maintains her sanity with a regular diet of dark chocolate, coffee and good literature. She lives in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, enjoying the tranquil life of farming. Bria’s interests include capturing life with her lens, sewing and creating timeless fashions, raiding the library of all classics, and learning Beethoven. Bria started her education out in a private Christian school and later the Lord called her career mother home and led them to homeschooling. The Lord now has called Bria’s heart home until He brings Prince Charming along. She is doing her utmost to bring glory to God and honor to her father and family.
You can find Bria blogging about one of her passions over at Open Book Reviews, and you’ll enjoy taking a peek at her photography website too!
You will NOT want to miss this week’s series…
Bria is going to kick off her writing stint here by sharing a bit of what God has been teaching her through the recent tornadoes that tore through their town…completely destroying her home while she and her family and neighbors huddled in their basement. This just happened a month ago…two weeks after her mother ( one of my favorite bloggers) gave birth to Bria’s baby brother! I’m so blessed and honored to have Bria here…willing to share her heart with us! Come back tomorrow for the first installment of Bria’s jaw-dropping story!
Since Bria adores books enough to blog about it, I thought it would be oodles of fun to let her pick a favorite for this Tuesday’s Treasure…and guess what she picked?!
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp!
This is Providential! Our Visionary Womanhood group in the Twin Cities is just about to begin reading through this book for our summer reading challenge! So how about that?! If you don’t already own this book, you will most definitely want to get your hands on a copy. It is one of those deeply moving, life changing books that you never forget. And if you already own a copy, you will still want to enter the giveaway…because this book is the PERFECT gift! I have already given away a copy to a loved one…and was going to give more to some other relatives…but the recipient of the first copy ended up giving the other ones a copy before I could get to them! That’s how “viral” this book is. And I promise…this is one virus you want to catch and give!
So here’s how to enter:
- Leave a comment to encourage and welcome Bria to our little community here! This counts for one entry. Would you like to enter more than once?
- Get a friend to enter! Leave a comment letting us know which “comment-entry” is your friend! Would you like to enter even more times?
- If you haven’t already “liked” VW on Facebook, do so! OR you can become a “follower” via Google Connect OR you can sign up to get the VW posts conveniently sent to your e-mail in-box! Any of these counts as an entry. All you need to do is leave a comment letting us know what you did. And if you have already done all three of these things in the past but wish you could enter a third time….
- Introduce a friend to VW and our giveaway. If they “like” or “follow” or sign up for the posts…YOU let us know…and that counts as a third entry for you…plus they get entered as well!
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I realize it may appear to be shameless to ask for “likes” and “follows” if you are new to the blogging world. But really…this is normal stuff. And we’ve been sitting at 25 “likes” for…forever. Makes us look kinda dorky. Not that it’s BAD to be a dork. But human nature is such that if a new person visits a blog and sees that it only has 25 FB “likes”…it doesn’t matter how great the blog is…the person thinks, “nobody is real crazy about this place…must be run by a bunch of dorks…better move on”.
I know, I know…wouldn’t it be nice to live in a perfect world where everything is as it appears? But we don’t. So if you like it here…and you think it would be beneficial for other women to come and visit…would you give us a “like”? You know…show you “like” us by “liking” us in a very literal sense. It’s like sending a big hug. : )
And now…back to the giveaway. Does it sound like fun? It is!
Add some spice to the mix by entering!
The winner is chosen via an online randomizer that picks a number. The number picked decides which comment entry wins!
I hope it’s YOU!
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Sound like a fabulous book! Bria, I am really looking forward to reading what you will be contributing!!
~Madeline
http://www.flameinthedarkness.com
I VW on facebook!
~Madeline
http://www.flameinthedarkness.com
This book is great, and I’m only a bit over halfway done! I can think of lots of people that I could bless this book with. Welcome, Bria!
Welcome, dear Bria! I am looking forward to your posts.
lIked and shared on facebook
How exciting to find you on here, Bria! I’m new to this site but I’ll be sure to “like” it. Having known you for several years, it’s been an inspiration to watch you growing up into a lovely young lady! God’s richest blessings be upon you!!!
Bria, what a fine role model for our daughters!
Bria, I enjoy your blogs so much and I am so excited to read what you have to say on this site! We have been praying for your family as you struggle with the loss of your home. Praise God that He kept you all safe! Your entire family has been a great witness to others.
I have become a follower via google connect
Thank you all so much dear friends for your comments of encouragement. You cannot imagine what they mean to me at this time.
Welcome Bria! I look forward to getting to know you.
I “liked” VW on FB
I am following VW through Google Connect. I actually just found Bria’s blog online recently and now found you through her blog. I am blessed to have found you both!
Welcome Bria! You will be a wonderful addition to the VW blog.
Welcome, Bria. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
welcome, beautiful ms. bria. i’m relatively new to this blog but am feeling encouraged already! what an incredible addition…a fresh perspective showing the fruit of the labor of our mothering.
Welcome Bria!
I absolutely love One Thousand Gifts, too, Bria. I’m excited to meet you and read the message the Lord has given you to share!
Lori
Bria,
How refreshing to hear of a young lady purposing to live a God honoring life in her family. God bless,
Eva
Well, I don’t know if it’s too late to enter this. But I just discovered Ann Voskamp earlier this week, and added her book to my list. I would love to read this!
I just “liked” your page on fb.
Bria – Welcome, and thank you for writing about your family’s experience during and after the April tornado. Your ability to put words to what happened are beautiful, even though it was very painful I’m sure! I look forward to reading more of your stories here.
Welcome Bria! What an inspiring message you wrote! We are praying for you & your family through this challenging time. God truly does bring beauty from ashes as each of our lives attest to His Sovereign Plan…. we are His diamonds in the rough… But our God reigns & He has a plan!!!! Thanks for your encouragement to all of us to be strong and courageous in the Lord!!!!
Hi Bria!
I love your writings and I love your mom! I was first introduced to you through your sibling blog. It is one of the sweetest things I have ever read. Welcome!
I liked your website on FB. I would love to win this book. I have been wanting to buy a copy for my neighbors who lost their only son 5 years ago. It took them 11 years to conceive him. I do not believe they are Christians. Our family is currently saving for our adoption so money is tight. But, if I do not win it I will eventually buy it.
Thanks for the giveaway.
This sounds like a wonderful book! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Bria, I’ve been following the events of the past month (via your mom’s blog) and praying for your family. I’m happy to discover this (new to me) blog and look forward to reading your upcoming articles.
Oh, I see now that the giveaway has ended. Still, I’m happy to have discovered this site and a new title to add to my list.
Thank you Vida! Your prayers are most welcome.
Welcome Bria! Your mom is one of my FB friends, and she never ceases to encourage me, even though we’ve never met.