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I had the privilege of teaching at Teresa Collins’ Inspiration Unlimited.  Can I just tell you what a fabulous time I had.  It was just what I needed.

On Wednesday morning (the day after we signed the closing papers on our home) I met my friend, Layle, and we drove to Las Vegas.  It was about Beaver (2 1/2 hours from my home) and I exhaled.  It felt so good!  The house was packed, Bryan just needed to clean it the next day, my kits were prepped and ready, I was psyched to share the weekend with 275 fabulous ladies who love scrapbooking… and I exhaled.  I let all the stress out.  It’s funny.  Even today when I think about September, my heart starts racing.  And, I am thankful for all the helping hands who made it possible for us to accomplish it.

Layle and I got to the hotel just in time to check in, freshen up and meet the group for dinner.  You could feel the excitement.

The next day, I slept in until 8 and got 9 hours of sleep – amazing!  We helped set up the store (but, let’s be honest – Ginger and crew didn’t really need us), brought in my class kits and I counted and counted to check and double check that they were all there.

We had a meet and greet and everyone was so nice to me.  They oohed and aaahed at my projects and I was pumped to teach the next day.

I woke up bright and early and ready to teach.  I thought that getting to my class an hour early was plenty of time, but as I arrived, I swear the entire class was there waiting to enter the room and get started.  I got to kick off the event for my first class – I just wanted to start their experience off with a bang!  It was a hit! 

The students were so amazingly kind and I fed off their energy.  By the end of the day I had taught three classes and met so many great ladies!

The last day I was Joey with Bazzill’s assistant.  I volunteered to help her in class a few months before and I am so glad I did.  I was able to make the rounds and talk with so many of the amazing ladies and I wouldn’t have had the chance to do that if I hadn’t helped Joey.

To end the conference, we had the opportunity to listen to Jill Strasberg’s amazing story.  Jill doesn’t live too far from me, but I had never met her or heard her story.  I am so glad I did.  I laughed, I cried and I left even more grateful for the life I have.

I want thank Teresa and Ginger for asking me to teach, Layle, Joey & Janet and the fabulous ladies who attended.  You have touched my heart.  This is an experience I will always cherish.  And… it’s what I needed. 

Hugs!