Beautified

So today we had Beautified at our church. What's Beautified? Well it's a one night conference and Lisa Whelchel came and spoke to our group about friendship. Over 500 women attended tonight's function. Now I'd like to say I did a whole lot of helping get this event off the ground but life was definitely in the way of me doing that. I felt all along during the planning phases as My Special Events Leader was bringing the Special Events group together that no matter how hard I tried I just couldn't get to the group to support it. The devil does that sometimes. God however wanted me to be apart of it and he worked in my Small Group into the planning of Beautified.

So we were on food detail. Setting up and making sure everyone had a snack during the break. Now that's what I love. The being with everyone and just talking with the people I know and love. What a reward tonight was. Several of my worlds crashed into one another. OC, Small Group, MOPS & my Special Events Group were in attendance. It was nice seeing everyone in church tonight. Smiling.

Lisa Whelchel in person is not what one would expect. Before the event those of us who helped put it together were invited for a group picture with Lisa. She is very generous with her time. In my mind she was taller but in person we could practically look into each others eyes. So she's a shorty like me. =) I loved Facts of Life when it originally aired and watched it every week. So meeting Lisa was a real treat for me. I'd say better than the time Geena Davis crashed my party at the HOB Foundation Room & Lisa was far more humble. She gave time for taking pictures with each person who wanted one with her regardless if you purchased something or not.

Mandie Pinto sang our Praise Worship tonight and she was just as good as when she was at Retreat. She has such an amazing voice. I love her voice and we picked up a few of her CD's and I cannot wait to listen to them! My GF and I spent some time talking and bonding with Mandie and she is so transparent. What you see is what you get. She was fun, and open and honest. I could have spent more time talking to her but the night was drawing to a close.

After the event there was more mingling and talking and talking and mingling. So basically I had a good time and as usual I was one of the last persons to leave. I know, shocker! Right now all I have is my cell phone picture of Lisa & I and it is blurry too. When the others come available I'll post those too! Well it's time for me to go to bed. Have to get up early to morrow to tear down and lots of other things.

Until Next Time, SoCal Marisa