So, here I am in my hotel room in Milwaukee (sp?), Wisconsin. I have been very busy at the lia sophia conference, attending trainings/workshops, checking out vendor booths, getting inspiration and "butterfly stories" from other lia sophia advisors, and watching my region kick some serious butt! It is difficult being away from home, and I miss my family like crazy. Yesterday, a woman on my team asked me what I came to conference for. I was a little confused, as I assume we all came for the same reason, to learn and grow. I asked her to be more specific, and she said, "Well, you must have some specific goal or idea to come here, leaving such a tiny baby at home." She is right. I explained that I hope to use lia sophia to change my family's life. I want it to provide for my family, and to help other women the way it has, and continues to help me. I want to reach goals like I see my upline managers achieve. I don't care what my title is in the company, as long as I can make our dreams come true. At our awards ceremony on Wednesday night, I realized just what a special group of women I am lucky to have to help me. Several women from our teams were recognized for personal and group accomplishments. They were so gracious accepting their many awards. I know good things are happening to them for a reason, and I hope to be an inspiration just like them.
I am so thankful for everyone that continues to support me, especially Darin. He is a great man, and I am proud to call him my husband. Thank you for all you do, and for giving me two beautiful kids!
I am writing this now, to be a reminder of this time, of the drive I feel, and of the amazing opportunity I have at my feet. This will serve as motivation, and make me accountable for the success of my business! Cross your fingers for me and look up, cause I'm reaching for the sky!!!
David and Jamie's dining room set arrived while I was visiting in May. David was his typical irritated self as we all tried to help him assemble it--apparently he is the only one in the family born with any sense of spatial relations, basic mechanics, or fine motor skills--but the finished product is really beautiful. Kudos to Jamie for picking out such an attractive set! Maddy enjoyed helping her dad, especially when it came time to put the felt pads on the bottom of the 
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