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A Quick Update: Winners Announced!

    It is late, and I need to go to bed.  But I wanted to stop by here before I go!  I had a wonderful night on the Facebook party, and I can't wait to share it all with you.

     My full reveal and what I thought about everything will have to be tomorrow.  But just in case any of you weren't able to attend the Facebook party and you are itching to know...here are the winners!!!!



    Our very own Skye Hoeffert is a winner!  You've seen her commenting on this blog.  Skye plus Jenelle Hovde, Cortney Manning, Maddie Morrow, and Rachel Wallen created the five winners.  Congratulations, guys!!!!  I'm so proud of you!!!

     And, while I was not a winner, I did place as a finalist and a Special Unicorn, which feels like a joyous accomplishment.  So it's a happy day all around, and I'll be back tomorrow to talk about it some more.  Thank you again to everyone who cheered me on!



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  1. Huge congrats, Esther!! I was so happy every time I saw your name appear on a list! And you've been incredibly gracious and encouraging to all the entrants you've come into contact with... so proud of you!

    And SKYE!!! I AM ALL THE EXCITED FOR YOU!

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    1. I was so excited when you and Tracey both placed. I thought for sure, one of you two would win!
      Your story was beautiful Esther! I was so honored to get to read it! <3
      *hugs*

      Thanks Tracey!

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