29Jan 08
A Year in Review
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January 29th marks the one year anniversary of theWilkesTeam.com. What an amazing year it has been. Before going any further, we wish to express our gratefulness once again for the efforts of Robert Staddon in making a long time family dream a reality. His creativity, ideas, and continued aid are valued greatly. Next, we want to extend our thanks to each one of you who stopped by 
this year. What a wonderful way to keep in touch!
We appreciate the focus the blog has provided. It continues to disciple us towards being ministry minded writers. Ps 119:24 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors. On that note, we would heartily recommend this avenue of ministry to every family. You can have a simple blog up and ready for use in less than 5 minutes by visiting www.wordpress.org.
Recently, much researching, voting, counting, recounting, and compilation took place as just about everyone worked together to provide the results to our unannounced 1 year anniversary blog competition. The final results are in and so ladies and gentlemen please join me in congratulating the winners.
The post that brought in the most comments, was The Night We Won’t Forget, authored by Matthew. Kenan won first place in the shortest post category when he wrote, One Way. Joshua took first place in the longest self-written post, Providence at Work. Utilizing the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words, Jennifer posted the article with the most photos, The Joys of Being Together. Finally, the one outside the Wilkes Team who contributed the most comments, was Robert Staddon. Congratulations to our winners!
Lastly, after conducting a private poll, here are the posts we think 
best captured: Beauty, History, Practicallity, Memory for the year, Family Fun, Thought Provoking, Remembering, Discipleship, and WOW!
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16
Congratulations Wilkesteam! It was fun to look back over the winning posts and remember what God has done. “He which hath begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” -Philippians 1:6
Yippee!! A whole year of blogging! What a blessing this has been to my personally. Thank you Robert and Josh for spear heading this indeavor! I look forward to this year with great anticipation.
What a blast it was putting together the statistics & surveys. You all are fun to work with.
I am excited about how the blog is teaching our family how to write more effectively and unto the revelation of Christ.
I am so blessed by the effort that was put into all the wonderful posts this year. Keep up the good work Wilkesteam.
Fantabulous! I didn’t know you all had your blog that long. It’s been a super great way of keeping in touch with you now that we’re in WV. Keep it up! It’s worth it.
Congratulations!! May the Lord bless you with another good year. Keep up the excellent work!
Amen – thank you James. Your family’s blog has been a big source of encouragement to continue on.
Way to go Wilkesteam! Your family blog is one of my favorite places to go on the Internet. It is so much fun to read of all your adventures, take a look at your beautiful pictures, have a good laugh at your jokes, and be edified by your insightful analogies and powerful testimonies.
Thanks for the kind words! I was really honored to be a prizewinnner on the Wilkesteam blog and have my picture up there with such an esteemed group of individuals. Congratulations on a fantastic year of family blogging!
Joshua thankyou so much for encouraging us on getting this ready! I have been greatly encouraged.
what a neat post.
It happens we’ve just celebrated Chinese New Year here in Taiwan! I’m reminded again of what a blessing God has given us in the capabilities of remembering the past and envisioning things for the future.
You all have been a real encouragement and an example in your love and enthusiasm for the things of the Lord. May He be your Chief Joy as you continue to direct each post to His glory.