Sunday, February 27, 2011

Beyond Blessed

This week has been filled with so many blessings and exciting developments, so let me get right to it.  First, I am so excited to announce that I will be holding my second “Confidently You!” Conference this spring!  This conference is a day used to celebrate girls and encourage confidence and healthy habits in the young ladies of the Pinebelt area.  The event is going to be held at Forrest General Hospital from 10-1 on April 16th.  I could not be more excited or proud about this announcement…it is going to be an amazing day!  

This past Wednesday, I went to sit down and visit with Mayor Johnny DuPree to let him know what I was doing as Miss Hattiesburg.  I’m so glad that Mayor DuPree could make time for me in his busy schedule.  In case you didn’t know, he will be running for Governor of Mississippi this year which makes our visit that much more special.  I had a chance to tell Mayor DuPree about my platform, my plans, and my journey to Miss Mississippi.  He was so inspiring and full of encouraging words, it was awesome!

 
On Friday, I was invited to speak with a very special group of 5th grade girls from PCS.  This was such a fun group to speak to, they were so full of enthusiasm and questions…there was never a dull moment.  These girls were so sweet and absolutely made my day!  One of the great things about speaking to a small group is the fact that the girls can express their own opinions, share stories, and ask very difficult questions.  These girls were so full of insight on topics that impact girls their age and I was able to share very personal stories with them too.  Every time I share my platform with girls it is extremely rewarding for me, but this group of young ladies now have a very special place in my heart! 

One of the things we talked a lot about was the importance of perseverance and how we must push forward and have faith in order to fulfill God’s master plan for our lives.  That conversation inspired my quote for this blog:

“You block your dreams when you let your fear grow bigger than your faith.”







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