A woman who makes strides appreciates being alive and takes active steps to care for her body, mind, and spirit. She accepts challenges along her path and uses her God-given talents to better the world.
Women Making Strides empowers you and me to be leaders in our own lives. Empowering quotes by women lead off each post, and readers are encouraged to reflect and to support each other by sharing their views in the comments.
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Susan Ekins is a #writer and award-winning #blogger who wants to #inspire and be inspired. She is married, lives in the Chicago suburbs, and has three young-adult children. Susan is a Community Leader for Worldwide Marriage Encounter and is active in church ministries.
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Twitter: @sdekins
Blog: www.WomenMakingStrides.com
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AWARDS:
January 2013
Do you take care of your body, mind and spirit? Are you making a difference in the world? Please email me at sdekins@att.net and include your phone number if I can interview you. Your story will inspire other people.
The positive spin on your blog name is great. We need to be reminded that we can make strides to a more fulfilled life. It was nice to be with you Saturday at the banquet. Hope to see you again sometime. Marilyn Huntman Giese
Hi Susan, I am new to your blog. Looking forward to following along. Your ‘about’ statement is great.
Looking forward to your next post Sue!
Hi Sue, I’ve nominated your blog for the Beautiful Blogger Award. If you choose to accept, please visit: http://shirleysorbello.com/2012/08/24/beautiful-blogger-award/
Thank you, Shirley! I am delighted and will happily accept. I recommend your blog “A Writer’s Journey” at http://shirleysorbello.com/ and am honored by your nomination,
Hi Susan…….thanks for stopping by “Unwalled’ and deciding to follow; I am truly honored. I am happy that my post ‘God’s Wisdom Can Help You at Work’ was a blessing to you. Your blog is a encouraging and uplifting…….all the best in your endeavors for Him!………Kim
Hi Susan – I discovered your blog through 5 things you can do today–I love your title, and look forward to reading more!
Thank you for the follow, Susan. Means a lot to me. I also reall like what you are doing here.
Love your motivation for this blog
Hi Susan, thanks for commenting on my blog. I came to see you and I love this place! Will be back often.
Susie
Thank you SUsie. Happy to meet you across cyber-space.
Hi Susan, I just nominated you for the Inspiring Blog Award. Thank you for being such an inspiration. You can read more about the award and nomination at http://deborahbrasket.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/sweet-satisfaction/
Deborah, I am thrilled for the nomination and will collect it soon. Thank you!
And talk about inspiring! I urge my readers to check out Deborah’s blog at http://deborahbrasket.wordpress.com. Deborah and her family lived for several years on a sailboat, traveling around the world, and they now live on the edge of a nature preserve. Check out her blog for inspiration about living closer to nature and living an adventurous life.