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Small Prayer Request updated

#1 Jenna

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 12:00 PM

This seems so trivial in light of what many of you are going through & the nature of prayers I have needed in recent months for my family as well. First, I'd like to thank all of you that have prayed in the past for my father-in-law when his wife passed last Easter, & those that prayed for my Dad when my step-mom passed this Good Friday. My FIL is now remarried & seems very happy, my Daddy is still struggling a lot & is quite lonely, so please keep him in your thoughts.

Now for my (selfish!) request. I have entered a drawing/contest that has come to a close. I did my best to improve my chances, & I think they are pretty good. Still, all in all, it only takes one to win. The top 3 prizes are pretty darn amazing & any of the three would be a total blessing to my little photography business. Of course the grand prize is the one I want the most, & would be the greatest benefit to my business, but any of them would be fantastic. All I ask is that y'all pray for me to win one of them, if it's the Lord's will. I would be so greatful. The prize reveal is on the 8th.

Thanks girls! If you feel weird praying for something like this I totally understand. I just know how powerful SG prayers have been for me & my family so I thought I'd ask. The grand prize is valued at or above $1000 & would provide several things my business is in need of that I can't afford right now.

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#2 teecee

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 01:09 PM

Sending a prayer for you Jenna - please keep us posted. Hugs!

#3 AggieB

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 01:27 PM

You deserve some good news, Jenna. I will add my prayer that you get some from this contest.

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 03:46 PM

Adding my prayers that you win one of the prizes Jenna -- hugsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 03:53 PM

Jenna, of course I will say a prayer for you. I don't think its's selfish at all. This prize would benefit your business and thus your whole family.

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Posted 05 August 2012 - 05:07 PM

think of all the blessings one of these prizes would bring to your family and the families whose memories you capture! Holding good thoughts for you!

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Posted 06 August 2012 - 08:29 AM

Adding my prayers! Please let us know how it goes!

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Posted 06 August 2012 - 04:59 PM

Jenna, praying for you and that the outcome be the Lord's will.

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Posted 06 August 2012 - 05:06 PM

Hope this works out for you Jenna! I'd love to see you win big.

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Posted 07 August 2012 - 12:55 AM

Praying that God will bless you to increase your ability to use your talents and that He will provide through this contest or something real soon. This is wonderful that you can enter the contest!

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Posted 07 August 2012 - 07:00 AM

I'm just seeing this, Jenna! Sending prayers for you, my friend! I so hope that you win! In any case, you're a winner here in every definition of the word!

#12 Jenna

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Posted 07 August 2012 - 05:28 PM

Your kind words of encouragement & standing with me is a grand prize in itself! Thank you all so much, I really appreciate it. I am nervously anticipating tomorrow. I won't know until tomorrow evening/night. I will be sure to let you know how it goes!

In the mean-time, I appreciate your prayers that my little endeavor continue to grow so that I can ease some of the burden from my husband. There are just so many more needs than there is money to meet them right now & he is very stressed. It's taking a toll on our relationship because he has become touchy & short with all of us & I am sure it's a result of lack of sleep (grave shift) & the stress about various things we need or have to pay for that we just can't afford. Even so, there is only so much short-temperedness I can handle before it starts to rub me the wrong way too. Anyway, I want our family to be peaceful & I want my business to be pleasing to the Lord.

Done rambling! Off to get some work done around the house so I can scrap a bit tonight!

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Posted 08 August 2012 - 11:00 PM

I wonder if you know anything yet... praying that whether the news was good or not, that all this will somehow help you and bless you!

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#14 Jenna

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 07:00 PM

Well I did not win the grand prize but I DID WIN the second runner up!

I won "radlab" which is a photo editing suite of sorts that is worth $150 & can be used on my photos for clients.

Yay! I am thrilled! Thanks for all of the prayers!

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#15 CindyLuWho

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 09:24 PM

Wow! Good for you! Isn't it FUN to win something?!?! Congrats!

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#16 Deb C.

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 09:39 PM

Jenna, congratulations!

BTW, do you have a website where you put some of your photo shoots on? Would love to follow your work.

#17 teecee

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 10:11 PM

WOO HOO! Congrats Jenna! I'm so happy for you!!

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 11:38 PM

Congratulations! :2468who-do-we-appreciate:

Good for you!!!

#19 Jenna

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Posted 09 August 2012 - 11:56 PM

I am planning to create a photography page on FB, have been trying to compile more work so it's not "neked". LOL I don't have a blog although I am thinking that might be better than trying to do a website. I can't afford a webpage & most of the free websites are riddled with constant ads. I am still working on building a portfolio so I can advertise a bit - God has blessed me thus far with clients that I have not had to advertise to get. They are all people I did photos for during my kids' first sports season that have since asked me to do family, maternity, or newborn sessions for. I am now trying to budget for some photography classes, equipment, & props. LOL

I am thinking that I really need to go ahead & post somewhere like craigslist or facebook. I have had a couple of inquiries about weddings but without a backup camera I am not really too keen on taking those on yet. I did my FIL's wedding but I knew he wouldn't sue if it wasn't perfect! LOL He & his bride loved the photos so I was happy about it.

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#20 DixieLee

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Posted 10 August 2012 - 12:00 AM

oh, that makes me smile that you got a prize too! I sure wish I had access to you to take our kids pictures!! and the baby's pictures, man oh man!!

#21 LenaLotta

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Posted 10 August 2012 - 05:27 AM

Congratulations on your prize Jenna!

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Posted 10 August 2012 - 06:25 AM

You go girl!

#23 Sara Arell

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Posted 10 August 2012 - 06:31 AM

Woo-Hoo! CONGRATLATONS, Jenna! Just think.....not but a couple months ago, this was just a dream of yours to do photo shoots and look at you go now, girl! Winning contests! Awesome!

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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:11 AM

Jenna, on 09 August 2012 - 11:56 PM, said:

Please let us know what you decide to do. Would really like to follow your work.

#25 Belle

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Posted 10 August 2012 - 01:31 PM

Awesome news. Congrats.

#26 Jenna

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Posted 10 August 2012 - 01:48 PM

Will do, Deb. In the mean time you can look me up on FB (if you haven't already, I know I have friended some of the scrap girls). Jennifer Hamilton - if you message me & let me know you are from SG I will accept & I will be posting some of my photography there until I have a dedicated page or site.

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#27 Amanda OutsideTheBox

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Posted 10 August 2012 - 02:03 PM

Jenna, on 09 August 2012 - 07:00 PM, said:

Well I did not win the grand prize but I DID WIN the second runner up!

I won "radlab" which is a photo editing suite of sorts that is worth $150 & can be used on my photos for clients.

Yay! I am thrilled! Thanks for all of the prayers!

I didn't get to this thread til late, but I completely understand and agree with your request. Glad to see that your efforts have been rewarded! Money comes to us in many different ways, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Lord has a plan to use that program in an amazing way that you never imagined! :2468who-do-we-appreciate:

And if you are interested, Indiemade is a site that allows you to create a low cost Artist site-and you can sell from there- you might like that.