New Dress

I was recently selected by Jackie of Jackie's Boutique to win this fabulous new dress. Just putting it on made me feel like a new woman. I was so honored to be selected from all the women who entered.

This dress is just one of her collections. All her dresses and separates are fashion forward. Each piece is a limited edition design and created by Jax Couture. I can't wait for my next special occasion so I can wear it again!! Jackie says, "Don't be afraid to try different things. We want you to experiment with color and have fun with your fashion. Every Season we include in the collection a mix of classic and fun trendy pieces that you can mix for different looks." Please visit her website and her facebook page. 

Go Red For Women

Friday, February 4th, was Go Red for Women sponsored by the American Heart Association. I volunteered to help out at a very special event set up by the local chapter and Park Meadows Mall. I served as the greeter for the event.

We had all sorts of things for the ladies to do that day. You could have your picture taken with the Go Red Dress, have your blood pressure taken or get a free makeover by Lancome. If you wore red that day, you could even get 20% off your purchases at Macy's.

My personal story about both heart and stroke awareness is my grandmother, Maddie. By the age of 84 she was having a difficult time getting around. She could barely take a few steps before getting winded. Further investigation revealed that she has a bad valve and an enlarged aorta. The first time she went in for surgery, they couldn't complete it because of a white film in the area around her heart. So, six months later she went in again. This time the surgery was a total success. Her color came back and her blood pressure returned to normal. That night she died of a stroke. I miss my grandmother so I wear red!

Way FM Winter Wonderslam

It all started on a Saturday afternoon in January at the Way-FM Volunteer appreciation. I was put on a Scavenger hunt team with some other wonderful Way-FM volunteers. We had specific pictures we had to take then get back and be the first team to finish.

Our first picture had to be with a pet, so off we went to Petsmart. This couple and thier bulldogs were happy to have their picture taken with some of our team. We had to take turns being the photographer for some pictures and for others we had to all be in the picture. I was the photographer for this one.

Creativity counted. One of our pictures had to be of us making snow angels. Most of the snow was melted that day, so we found a small snowbank and used our hands. How's that for creativity?

Here is a whole team shot of us reenacting a scene from a Disney movie in a Target store. Can you guess which one? It sure was a "whole new world" to us! These were only some of the pictures we had to take.

Brenna is the Volunteer Coordinator for Way-FM. She did a fabulous job creating a fun event. I had a blast. Because our team was the first to complete all the pictures for the scavenger hunt, we won free tickets to the Winter Wonderslam Concert staring Toby Mac!!!!

Because of the heavy snow that night, we missed the opening act of House of Heroes. I was disappointed since I love so much of their music. Next up was Brandon Heath. He is such an amazing, Godly man. Love his music!

We had a brief intermission to set up for Toby Mac. This was a perfect opportunity to catch up with Brenna and thank her for the tickets.

Paul is one of the morning show producers. It was great getting to meet him.

Mike is the afternoon DJ. We had to get at least one picture with the Way-FM sign!

Not a great picture of Toby Mac and his band, but it was an amazing experience! I have never been to a hard rock/rap worship service. I am sure God was tapping his toes that night. What a great way to celebrate with other believers. Toby even had an alter call. Angels were dancing in heaven that night. Thank you again Brenna and Way-FM for a night I hope to never forget!