Today is my blog’s birthday.
[insert confetti and sweet tea]
I started this blog 4 years ago. Four!
And, boy, have I learned a lot. I’ve learned to laugh at myself and allow you to laugh at me, too. I’ve learned that what I thought was for me, was really for Him. And I’ve learned that I would have nothing to celebrate without YOU, the people who read all these words…
And now a bulleted list: In the past four years, there have been:
- 2000 blog posts
- 100,000 comments
- over $75,000 dollars given to charities
- nearly 3 million visitors
- sold thousands of copies of my first book
- two trips to Africa
- and a whole lot of sweet tea
Thank you for going on this journey with me. Thank you for listening and for teaching me so much over the years. Thank you for dreaming with me and for saying yes. Thank you for being here.
In celebration of you, Dayspring
my very favorite store, affiliate (my go-to place, not only for shopping, but for (in)couragement and community) is giving each of you a free gift.
And it just happens to be my favorite item:
Oh, I’m so serious.
- It’s easy! Just visit Dayspring
- If you haven’t “liked” on Facebook, you might want too…the party might spill over there…
Happy 4th blog birthday!
To all of us.
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*this code expires in 4 days; this post contains my Dayspring affiliate link.
Reminder: The 2nd Annual Mercy Benefit Day [Silent Auction-with approximately 25 amazing items to bid on] will be THIS Monday, Nov. 7 all day long! I hope you’ll shop with purpose and support Mercy House!
Happy Blog Birthday and thanks for the nice “party favor!”
Happy birthday! You’re as sweet as your tea!
Kristen, that’s so cool! I love your “stats” of all you’ve accomplished in 4 years…wow! Happy bloggy birthday!!! And what a nice gift!
Happy blog birthday! And thank you for the gift! It’ll make a perfect Christmas gift
Your blog has become one of my most favorites to read. Thank you for blessing your readers every day with encouragement!
Thank you for being real by sharing your daily ups and downs, but most of all, thank you for sharing Jesus with the world. I love your blog! Many blessings to you, Kristen!!
THANK YOU, Kristen!!!!! You have my very favorite blog in the whole world, and have inspired me in so many ways. Because of your blog, I decided to start my own blog! I also sponsored two Compassion children because of what I read here! And.. the ‘he said/she said’ – a gift. Love you and your heart! I would so appreciate your prayers as I try to find God’s purpose in my blog. I want to honor him and encourage others in the hope of Christ, but I’m just not sure how… or what my ‘voice’ is. You know? Anyway, Thank you for everything!!!
Hugs,
Melanie
Happy Bloggy Birthday! I appreciate the work you put into this blog and, especially, to all the work you do through Mercy House.
I was hooked after reading your book! What an awesome priviledge to carry Jesus to our world! Happy blog Bday! And thanks to you and Dayspring for the gift as well.
Happy Blog Birthday!! And thank you for the party favor!!!
I love the difference you are making in so many lives through your blog. You are an inspiration, especially to me. Thanks for the incredible party favor! I love Dayspring products…
This is so rad! Thank you!
Happy birthday to your wonderful blog! I’ve been so blessed to find you this year, purchase your book, help support Mercy House and now get one of my favorite pitchers for free! I already have one for myself but feel that God will let me know who could use this beautiful gift when the time is right. God bless you and your family, Kristen!
Happy Bloggy Birthday! and 2000 posts? That’s amazing!!! I’m pretty sure it would take me a decade to do that many posts!
Happy Blogoversary!
Thanks for the free gift!! I just ordered 4 of them and only had to pay shipping!! I’m not sure if that was a mistake or not…I was thinking we might only be allowed to get 1 free. But wow!! I also ordered some Christmas ornaments and a gift or two!! yay!! Like others have mentioned, I love how you have made a difference with your blog. My prayer is the same for my blog…thank you for sharing with us the ups and downs of ministry. I have LOVED following along with your journey to opening the Mercy House. Awesome!! God is so good!!
Just wanted to come back and say they corrected the mistake.
it was supposed to be 1 free pitcher per customer. 
Happy Birthday! Thank you for the gift and especially thank you for sharing your life through this blog.
THank you for sharing YOU – I love your blog! Happy Bloggy Birthday!!
Many Blessings to you, your family and Mercy House!!
Blessings,
Janelle
PS – Love the Pitcher!!
WOW! Thank you! Happy blog birthday!
Happy 4th Blog Birthday!! Thank you so much for the opportunity to get the pitcher. I just ordered one for my mother-in-law for Christmas. I know she’ll love it!!
Thank you so much! Happy Birthday to your blog
Wow, thanks for the gift!! I am still marveling at the number of posts you have done in four years, I’m a math person and realized there’s no way I’ll reach that level in four years! Hope you have 4 more!!!
Congratulations! Thanks for the pitcher!
Thank you for your gift!
Happy 4 years! Blessed to have read you for almost 3 and to consider you a real life friend, too!
a
Congratulations on your 4 Year Blog Birthday! Love reading your blog and hearing about your Mercy House ministry! May you have many more amazing Blog Birthdays! Thanks for sharing such a cool party favor with us!
that is AWESOME!!! thank you soooo much!
Happy 4th year! You are beautiful, what you are doing is beautiful, and I am just thankful for this blog and all that it brings to me each week.
Just placed my order. Thanks to you and Dayspring!
I’m so happy and grateful to the blog world for giving me friends like YOU! I still clearly remember the first ever time I read one of your posts and then just keeping reading and laughing and laughing and then started stalking you on twitter and then did the happy dance when you tweeted me back! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh how far we’ve come since then. Because girl, once we’ve squished into a hotel room with 3 other girls and I’ve fed you candy at midnight, it’s friends for life, yo. Friends for life!
Love you so much Kristen,
Lisa-Jo
Happy blog birthday! Thank you for the sweet gift!!
Happy 4th birthday to your blog! I just found you through Money Saving Mom and really enjoy what I see so far!
happy bloggy birthday! and thank you for the gift! too sweet.
Happy FOUR! Thank you for sharing this sweet gift. I ordered along with another special something I’ve been eyeing. Happy! Happy! I’m so glad you started blogging four years ago today.
Thank you! What a wonderful gift – not just the pitcher – but your blog!!
Whoa!! Happy birthday We are THAT Family!
And yes, I will be sharing the love with Dayspring by buying up a few more goodies.
You are a true blessing Kristen. Thanks for sharing your heart with us!
Happy Blog Birthday!!! I am so blessed to have stumbled across your blog; it is one of my must reads.
Happy 4th!!! So exciting! I come here often! Thanks for the free gift!
Wow, happy bloggy birthday to you! Thanks for the awesome giveaway, DaySpring — this inspired me to actually check out with all the things I already had in my cart. The pitcher was just icing on the cake. Thanks for blessing us!
Thanks for the sweet gift…and happy blogging birthday to you
Hi Kristen,
I don’t know where else to put this question so I am going to hope you see it here. When will the tote bags be available to buy from the mercy house shop? I am wanting to buy quite a few things, but am waiting on the tote bags to order it all. Thanks!
Lindsey
So thankful you started this blogging journey four years ago! And so very amazed at all that the Lord has done through you in that time! Happy, happy bloggy birthday!! And thanks for the sweet gift!
Wow, thank you!
Happy Blog Birthday!
Thank you! I got some really cute Valentine’s from them too at only .75 a pack (34 cards). I can’t wait to get my stuff! Happy birthday family!
Love Love love your blog, was so glad I got to meet you at Relevant. This gift just blew me away, I can’t believe we get it for shipping price ONLY! I can’t wait to get it, thanks for blessing our socks off!
Angela
You and your family have changed us for the better….from helping our marriage to challenging us to give more to those in need. It’s been an amazing journey.
Thank YOU for the amazing gift. I adore the vase and I can’t wait to get it!!!
Happy blogging birthday! Thank you for the sweet deal too!
Thank you thank you! I not only found that pitcher, but I found some nice Christmas presents on clearance and a beautiful red plate (on clearance) for on top of my new hutch.
Happy Bloggy Birthday!
Becky
Thanks, Kristen! I ordered my FREE pitcher (THANK YOU!) and Angie’s book (which I will find tucked under our Christmas Tree) and a Christmas gift for a dear friend. I’m so pleased.
Blessings to you!
Congratulations! You. Are. Amazing.
You are precious, sweet Kristen. Thank you for blessing us every day with your words and being so kind to gift US on YOUR blog’s birthday!! *hugs*
Thank you for the gift! Congratulations on your blog!
Happy Blog Birthday!!! Thank you for your inspiration, blessings, laughter and real life advice.
Happy Blog Birthday! Thank you so much for this special gift – what a thoughtful way to celebrate! I just ordered mine, along with some lovely Christmas gifts for my family who lives far away. I really appreciate this.
BTW — Love your family picture up above!
Congratulations! And what a generous gift! Thanks!!!
Congratulations! I’ve been reading for at least 2 1/2 of those years. What a blessing your blog has been! Thanks for the great treat today, too!
Happy Birthday and thank you so much for the beautiful gift !!
Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!!
I cannot find this pitcher anywhere on the dayspring website! Can someone please tell me where it is lol thanks God Bless
Thank you for the gift! I just ordered it, along with some great Christmas items and a new journal. :~)
Happy blog birthday! What a wonderful way to celebrate! Thank you to both you and DaySpring for the beautiful gift!
What a treat! I love your blog and appreciate your transparency! You are such a genuine person and I am truly both blessed and encouraged each time I read your blog. Thank you so much for the gift and your blog! Congratulations on all your wonderful achievements. God is proud!
Congratulations on your blog’s anniversary. I really enjoy reading your blog. Thank you so much for the pitcher. It is very thoughtful of you to give your readers a gift. I just placed my order!
Happy birthday. I enjoy your blog and hope in four years and I will still be blogging and doing well. Growing in the faith. The pitcher is beautiful.
Happy blog-aversary! Thank you for the fantastic swag bag. I’m tipping the sweet tea in your honor.
Thanks..just ordered my free pitcher and a few other items.
Happy Blog Birthday!
Jen
Happy Blog Birthday!!! I so wish that I would have known that you were in Hershey last week~
I would have stopped by, given you a big hug a sweet tea and shopped Mercy House!