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Yes, you read that right!  It’s FREE!  It’s BETH MOORE!!!

The Blue Ridge Christian Union is hosting a simulcast presentation of Beth Moore on April 24th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Christian Union Church.  For those of you wondering where that is….  you may have blinked and missed it on your way to Bethany.  ;o)  So, not far at all!  If you are local to Trenton you are about 30 minutes from this event.

You can google or mapquest the directions if you are wondering how far it is, 26104 St. Hwy. MM, Gilman City, MO 64642

I had planned to attend the conference called “So Long Insecurity” (you’ve probably seen or heard about Beth’s newest book!) and now, due to other obligations I can’t go.  So I’m giving away my ticket!  Lunch is provided so you won’t have to worry about where or what to do for eating.  Just show up and have an awesome time!

If you don’t already have the book I am even willing to sell you mine at a discount.  They were back ordered and I wanted to read it before going to the conference but haven’t had time for that either.  So, I will sell my book (if anyone is interested) at a discount, and GIVE YOU THE FREE TICKET!!!  Just leave me a comment or send me an e-mail through the contact page of this website to obtain the ticket!

First come first serve!  My loss is your gain….  The only hitch….  you must tell me how wonderful it was after you attend!  lol

How did it happen?  That my babies are growing up?  My little girl will graduate this year from high school and parents can purchase a tribute in the yearbook for their child.  Of course, being the photographer’s kid I couldn’t just send snapshots….  I had to design one myself.  My little chubby, 9 lb baby has grown into a beautiful young woman whom I am so VERY proud of.

I don’t know how all these years flew by in the blink of an eye.

Watching her learn to use her spoon.  She was always the MESSIEST child.

Watching her learn to read, now that was amazing.  She wasn’t even 4.

Seeing her daddy teaching her to ride her first ‘big girl’ bike.

Feeling my heart sink deep into the pit of my stomach the first time she was thrown from her horse…. and bounced off the ground face first.

Praying as I taught her how to drive.

Looking into her eyes the first time she rode an airplane and her nerves settled.

Marveling at her amazing spirit and heart when she learned what loving like Christ is all about…. in Haiti.

And now…. now I’m expected to let go of her.  Watch her become the woman we have raised her to be.  The hardest and most rewarding part of all.

Bittersweet.

I’m so thankful that God allowed me to raise his precious girl.  Because after all, she doesn’t belong to me, I was just blessed to be her mother.

Levi Silkwood had to do a project for school and ask for my help with some photoshop techniques.  This is the AMAZING photo that he took and we did very little work to it.  The boy has an eye!  And a love for our Lord.  Thank you Levi for sharing this photo with me.  It’s truly beautiful and I love it!!!!

Easter Portraits are underway!  Lots of cuties coming through the door today.  Tomorrow will be jam packed from early morning until evening!  Two or three appointments left for late afternoon if anyone wants to squeeze in!  :)

Jake’s 4 year photos deserved something a little special.  As a treat for mom and dad Jake received a ‘birthday gift’ of sorts.  :)  It’s a long story, but after thinking they had lost me and now I’m found again I thought they should have a little surprise.  So, here’s Jake in the Name Game collage.  Hope you like it Jenna!

My favorite four year old came to visit today.  With his little brother of course.  But I couldn’t resist sharing Jake’s 4 year pics with everyone.  He’s just the sweetest thing!  I had to tease him about his ‘chicken shirt’ (i.e. John Deere sweatshirt).  Which he made it quite clear to me it wasn’t a chicken.  It’s a deer!  LOL  :)

Some of you who know me are aware that we sponsored a girl from Haiti while there on our mission trip this past summer.  Her name is Smeralda.  She is a beautiful child of God.  :)  Some of the missionaries from our group will be returning to Haiti in April and as I was preparing a care package to go back to Smeralda I had an idea.    Smeralda is 7 years old, and is in primary school.

An idea of Smeralda meeting children her own age in America.  How to do that?  I ask Ms. Murphy’s 1st and 2nd grade class to send her drawings and letters from their class.  I went to the school and shared photos from our trip of Smeralda, her family, her ‘neighborhood’, homes and her school that we helped work on.  They were FULL of questions for me!

Ms. Murphy sent the pictures home for me yesterday and some photos of the class working on their art.  How exciting for Smeralda to see these drawings made just for her.  She may not speak or read English well yet, but I think the art of sunshine, flowers and friendships is universal.  :)

If you’d like more information on sponsoring a child in Haiti you can visit the Life Connection Mission website HERE. There is a link to the sponsorship page where you can choose a child to sponsor or call me and I can help you with the process.  It’s very simple, and VERY rewarding!

We also sponsor a child in Zambia, Africa and his name is Robby.  Our sponsorship of Robby helps provide him with education, food, clothing, school supplies and other necessities.  We sponsor Robby through WIPHAN (WIdows and orPHANs).  You can visit their site to find out about their mission work and the programs they are implementing in Zambia by clicking HERE.  Again, if you are interested in sponsoring a child through WIPHAN there are instructions on the website or feel free to contact me for help.

Robby Zulu is 9 years old, his favorite color is black, he ♥’s elephants and wants to grow up to be a male nurse someday.  I hope I can help make Robby’s dreams a reality.

You can read more about our trip to Haiti and our sponsorships through my personal blog and the mission websites linked in the menu bar at the top of the website.

Recent business marketing work for Robert Wimer Performance & Education.  You can check out Robert’s website by clicking HERE, or find his facebook page HERE.  The rest of your portfolio is coming soon Robert!  Thanks for allowing me to work with you!

Recently I attended the Tri-County Mustangs high school homecoming!  The kids always keep me laughing.  :)  Enjoy the antics of the student council and meet the Homecoming queen & king!  

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