Right now, I feel like that athlete who shouted after the Super Bowl win…..I’m going to Disney World.
Only it’s not Disney World and It’s a Small World, but BlogHer 11 in San Diego and a great big blog world!
I blogged this week about my mama’s homemade chicken and dumplings and now I get the chance to back it up. Put my cooking skills to the test! Uhhh oh and yiippppeee! I just got the email on Friday that I’m one of 8 finalists chosen out of 200 entries for the Knorr chicken stock concentrate cooking contest.
All 8 of us are getting an all-expenses paid trip to BlogHer 11 in San Diego, CA which will be August 4-6. Yikes, less than 2 weeks from now. Here are the other 7 finalists:
Rumor has it we’ll be cooking LIVE in front of an audience. Oh man, talk about pressure. I’ve got to start practicing with my mama, since she can’t go with me. 🙂 There will be 4 finalists chosen at that time to represent Knorr. Of course, I would love to win that too, but if I don’t, I will be so happy and excited just to go to the finals and to BlogHer 11. I have always wanted to attend since I’ve been with the BlogHer network for 3 years.
My parents are up in the mountains for the next week, putting up corn (that’s freezing corn if you don’t know the lingo) and I’ve got to find a day for practice before I fly off in that airplane to CA.
I know you are ALL excited for me, so I couldn’t wait to share it with you too. Talk about jumping up and down and squealing with excitement! That was me all weekend, pinching myself once again.
Most of you who have been reading my blog know that this has been an incredibly hard year for me. In fact, the hardest year of my life. So many devastating losses, disappointments, and broken dreams, but here’s one thing I can tell you:
God has been blessing my socks off since I have moved back to Georgia. It’s as if he is smiling down on me and whispering, “just wait and see what I’ve got in store for you next.”
That blesses me SO much and I’m extremely thankful to Him for opening these doors and giving me all the wonderful opportunities that are coming my way. This is just the latest in a list that is getting longer by the day.
Thank you, Lord, for your blessings!
Color me grateful.
Linking to Richella’s Grace Imparted party!
I couldn’t be more thrilled for you, Rhoda!!! And I’m so excited that I’ll get to see you again – it’s been too long!!
Rhoda, you inspire me in so many ways you will never know! May God bless you in San Diego. You rock!
Woohoo! I swear that picture of the chicken and dumplings makes me want to lick my laptop screen! Have a great time!
Rhoda, you keep that positive sweet attitude and your life will just get better and better. No doubt! Congratulations on your California trip.
Rhoda, I am doing the happy dance for you this morning!
Congratulations and I hope you have a wonderful time.
Enjoy your trip. You deserve it!!!
We will be cheering you on 🙂
Congrats, Rhoda! You deserve it!
Have the time of your life, sweet friend!!!Good things are coming your way, Good things come to good people and you my dear are “Good People!”
xo Kathysue
Hey sweet friend,
Your post about this incredible opportunity brought tears to my eyes! Your humble spirit and gracious attitude as you give God all the glory is an inspiration to me and all your readers. You are so deserving! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Love you,
Vic
Yippee! So excited for you! Knock their socks off, Rhoda!
Rhoda, I saw the news on Facebook and was so happy for you! I have a feeling you’ll be one of the four chosen to represent Knorr–I would think someone like you would be just exactly the kind of representative they’d love! You’re so gracious and welcoming.
I am thrilled to hear you say that you’ve been able to see the Lord’s goodness in these months since you’ve moved back to Georgia. I know you took so many hard hits this past year. Having been through some of those myself, I know that it’s easy for someone to feel despair. . . but how wonderful that you feel HOPE!
I don’t know if you’d have a chance to participate, but I’ve started a new linky party that I hope will become a weekly party. You know my blog is called “Imparting Grace”; this party is called “Grace Imparted.” I’m hoping that people will share stories of how they’ve seen God’s grace imparted to them, in both big and small ways. This post would be perfect for it! This party goes up at 6:00 AM on Mondays–if you’d like to join and had a chance to link this post, I’d be really grateful. Of course I know you’re super busy in the blogging world, so I totally understand if you can’t participate. Just thought I’d mention it.
Congratulations again on winning! I know you’ll have a wonderful time at BlogHer!
Congrats on winning. Some how I knew you would. A most deserving person for sure. Have the best time and hope you win in San Diego. You go girl!!
Congratulations! How fun will that be!
Beckie
Congratulations, Rhoda! No one deserves it more. That recipe looks so much like my grandmother’s. I wish you the very best!
Way to go Rhoda, That is so exciting for you. Good luck and I know you will keep us posted.
GREAT! and congratulations! Have a great time and knock their taste buds off! Egretta
Yay Rhoda! Happy for you…….you go girl!
Bonnie
That is awesome! Congrats! Amazing to see what God is doing in your life…what a wonderful testament! BTW…tried you and your mom’s Enchiladias with the new Philly Cream Cheese Product and it was SO GOOD!!! A hit with the family! 🙂
~Rhonda
YAYYYY RHODA!!! Omigosh what are you going to wear?!?!?!? I mean…. I know that food will taste amazing!!! 😉
xoxo,
Cat
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Sorry, the comment above was from me, but wasn’t signed into my blogging account correctly! 🙂
Rhoda, You are so deserving and I am so happy for you! You are one of the most genuine people and I am thrilled to see you reap some rewards for all your hard efforts! I still newant you to do a family room consult! Will reach out to you at the end of the summer, so busy right now! Hugs! Diane