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!
Congratulations!! I bet your mom is proud!
Congrats, we are excited for you and praying that you are able to move forward! Show them some good southern cooking:)
I believe it’s your gratefulness and good attitude that keep these opportunities and happier times coming your way. Praise God! Congratulations and have fun!
Good luck! Wishing you all the best…as the saying goes…the best is yet to be!
Yay Rhoda. It’s like Job, who with ashes all around him, praises God anyway. Your faith is amazing, as are the blessings from God. Go Rhoda!!
Rhoda!
This is so exciting! And you know that you know your mana’s Chicken and Dumpling’s Recipe like the back of your hand! But, it doesn’t hurt to practice! Have fun with your mama and have fun in San Diego! Congrats to you Girl!
I’m sure you are California dreamin’! Congratulations and continued blessings. Encouragement comes in many ways and to be recognized for your efforts, creativity, and talent is reassurance. Your mama must be so happy for you and a little proud of her recipe. Have a wonderful time, take a deep breath, and make mama proud!
God is good, family is love, and friends are supportive!
Best,
Darleen
Rhoda, I made your “Mama’s Chicken & Dumplings” Thursday night, they were so good I half expected my Mother, who has been gone over 16 years, to come walking out of the kitchen to ask how we liked them. It’s the first recipe of C&Ds that I have found that are so close to hers (I really miss her & her cooking). Thank you. Keep moving ahead and being strong…we are all rooting for you. Knock’em dead in CA. I was just in San Diego a few months ago and it is wonderful. Don’t miss Coranado Island.
Sooo exciting, Rhoda! God is truly blessing you! 🙂
Congrats!! I am SO VERY HAPPY for YOU!!!
I’m so happy for you! 🙂
Bless you! You are an inspiration. Good luck!
Congrats, great luck & have fun!
I am so happy for you. It’s your turn for good things. Enjoy your trip.
Congratulations, Rhoda! I am so happy for you and will be rooting you on! Have fun!
So very happy for you and very proud of you as well Rhoda!
YAY! Can’t wait to hear about your next adventure! 🙂
I am just so excited for you that I feel like I’m going to California, too!
Just be yourself when you get there. That’s why we all love you. You are the REAL DEAL.
congratualtions! glad you are experiencing God’s blessings pouring in!
Congratulations, Rhoda! So happy to hear you’re going to BlogHer! I can’t wait to hear all about it!
So excited for you! You deserve it!