We are so excited to finally make this announcement! I was ready to make it Monday and of course our systems go down. Doesn’t it seem like resistance always comes when you’re right on the brink of something good? But here we are!
I asked a handful of beautiful women (who are also moms) to be the judges of the “Running on Empty” contest–too hard for me! They are; Tami Sanders (the better half of Dane Sanders 🙂 and amazing mom to FOUR kids), Carey of Barefoot Memories (beautiful mom of two and phenomenal portrait photographer), Davina Fear (inspiring mom of FOUR and incredible wedding photographer–I got lost in her blog the other night–such beautiful work), and last but most incredible, my mom, Cherri, (mom of 3, plus grandma, plus unending giver, and encourager, and I could go on and on).
Wait till you hear what these ladies and Brian and I came up with!
FYI, Pascaline, my 6 year old, filmed this for me so enjoy! And most of all, I hope you all feel celebrated and treasured b/c wow, each of the 13 nominees are amazing women!
This is so incredible! What special people all of you are. You renewed my spirit for the day.
It’s so wonderful when other moms support other moms! Too often, I see moms in a rush to compete with other moms. Reading all the stories, made me want to drop a pie off at each mom’s house along with a giant hug. (I’m a true Midwesterner 🙂 )
I also want to tell you how much I enjoy your blog and the links to your many talented friends’ blogs. I could look at all the amazing work for hours. In fact, sometimes I look at the clock and discovered I’ve looked at pictures WAY to long! 🙂
I can’t wait to come to the October workshop. I already know it’s going to be amazing!!!
Congratulations to the winners and ALL the moms that were nominated!!!! Moms are so awesome! Kari, I’m giddy right now that you’re going! 🙂
Hi Me Ra,
Oh my goodness. I am just floating right now!!!
I just don’t know what to say, but that I am so honored to be offered the chance to attend your workshop. I really can’t find words to describe my appreciation for you, the anonymous donors, the villa, and my friends. I feel like me and my family have been truly blessed by everyone and in so many ways.
(okay, I can’t write that any better, so I’m going to put that as a comment on your blog too.)
I would love to take you up on your offer to attend the Advanced Workshop on Oct 27th and 28th. Geez, I can’t believe you looked at my portfolio, I’m blushing!
Jess
Congratulations Jess & Kari!
I know you are going to enjoy the workshop and have a blast hanging out with all of the wonderful women attending.
It was so hard to select a mom, holding back tears while reading each mom’s story. The love and respect of your husbands & friends for nominating you . . . we celebrate & love who you are as wives,moms,sisters and friends . . . women of grace and beauty.
Me Ra, what a wonderful way to give to the women in our lives. It really brings us closer to know that we all have struggled & overcome! You are such an amazing example and an encourager to us all.
Hey Pasclaine – what a great video of your mom! I think you are a super cool photographer just like mom and dad. 🙂 How is first grade going? Call grammie and tell me all about school. love you!
Cherri
THANK YOU! I don’t know what to say — and that is rare, indeed!
I am so excited — for the drive down, for the workshop, for the time with wonderul women and with you, Me Ra, and of course, for the yummy food (no toasted cheese sandwiches, please….)!
I feel so blessed. Thank you all.
Congratulations Jess & Kari, and to all the wonderful mothers! Thank-you, Me Ra, Brian, Pascaline & Blaize, for providing this neat opportunity to tell these women’s stories!
I’m finally on the blog today and “YEAH!!!!” I’m so excited at how enthusiastic Kari and Jess and the other nominees are to get their gift baskets!
We’re going to have such a blast!
FYI, I did get an email from Jess confirming her desire to attend the Advanced Workshop. This means we have one spot open in the Beginner Women Only, Photography Workshop on Saturday, October 13th 2007. Let me know if you’re interested. All other workshops are SOLD OUT! Yeah!
WOW! I’m so inspired and can’t wait to meet these moms (and everyone else) at the workshops. I’m not a mom yet, but I hope to have the same support and love as you all do…through out the hardships and tough times..you are blessed!
Cheers Kari and Jess…and thanks Me Ra and Brian for an amazing contest!
oh my goodness! just watched the video & caught up on the blog…
HAVE AN AWESOME TIME…enjoy every minute!!!!!
congrats to ALL the moms…
and to the donaters, wow, thank you too! thatz just another inspiration to add to the fire of GIVING.
peace out!
have a great weekend. 🙂
Me Ra, You are so incredible and you are so amazing at giving back to others. YOU are such an inspiration to me.
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I really love giving and receiving gift baskets whenever there are special occasions. I order them directly from our local supplier;:*
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