RISE, A Modern Guide for the Purpose Driven Woman Summer 2014 | Page 20

I have to tell you, that morning as I was getting ready I felt so nervous. I’ve jumped out of an airplane before, given
birth to two children, spoke in front of large groups of people, authored and published books and just hosted 14 episodes of a show! Why was I feeling like this? In the presence of these women at this worthwhile event, I became totally
aware of the reasoning behind those nerves. Here I was, on the cusp of this amazing opportunity to be an ambassador
of hope for my state and potentially go on to the Mrs. America pageant and represent our great state amongst some of
the most inspiring married women in our country! The absolutely perfect part of the entire thing, I get to do all of this
with my hubby and best friend by my side!
From the moment I was in the presence of April and Deanna, I was instantly put at ease, all the nerves went away
and I realized firsthand the shine on these ladies came most brightly from their \