This past weekend I had the privilege of connecting with a variety of different women bloggers at the Blog Sugar 11 in Westminster, California. It was a great event, filled with sugar, laughter and bright, amazing women willing to share their blogging victories as well as their defeats.
In addition to hearing the keynote speaker, Meg Duerksen share her heartfelt journey, I attended three informational panels featuring Maggie Whitley, Sarah Markley and Lindsey Cheney. In the time following this conference, I have been digesting and processing so much information! Although the panel speakers and topics were diverse, for me, two main ideas were woven throughout all of the information, voices and choices.
With the staggering number of 152 million blogs on the internet, it is overwhelming to me that I am one of them! My little Sandwich voice is being shared all over the place and I was reminded to keep my spot in the blogosphere authentic and genuine to the reason I began writing. My self-designed homework in the “voice” department is to identify my message and encourage conversation with other moms in my similar situation.
The other highlight for me was that making wise choices about my words, my time and my connections through this blog are critical. We all have the common bond of busyness in our lives but the speakers encouraged me to refresh my priorities, define my passion and to stay true to what is precious in my life. I have a lot of homework in this department and I am excited to use the practical suggestions given to me by each speaker!
I want to thank Rachel, Andrea and Jen so much for their hard work on this conference! It was an awesome experience!
By the way, if you gave me your card, please contact me because somehow, I ended up with a different bag and I do not have your information! 
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It seems daunting with numbers like that, doesn’t it?
But God is good and will use your voice!
So happy you were there!
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Thanks for visiting Rachel. Just cannot thank you enough for the awesome conference. Hope you are resting up!
Paula – sounds like a great time. Thanks for sharing. I love your voice and the connection we have made through blogging, which has turned into a cherished friendship…kindred spirits who share a lot in common.
Thanks Diane – you know I feel the same way about you! Next time you have to come with me! That would be so fun!
I was at Blog Sugar, but didn’t meet you! Wasn’t it such an inspiring night? I loved it all. God is good and will meet you where you are at in finding your voice! I look forward to reading more!
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Hi Mel, I am so sorry I didn’t get to meet you! The night went by so fast I wish there was a replay button! Heading over to you blog for a visit!
Sounds like a great weekend for bloggers in AND out of the Sandwich Generation. Very fun! Thanks for sharing and visiting me at SandwichINK.
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You would have loved it Kaye!
Keep it in mind for ’12!
Sounds like it was a wonderful conference. It is hard to keep up sometimes isn’t it? I’ve been drowning lately but am passionate about writing and blogging, as you clearly are and it shows.
I always love hearing from you and reading your words. Thank you for letting your voice be heard
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Thanks so much for your kind words Melissa! It is hard to keep up some times but where there is a will, there is a way!
Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much Laurie!
wish we could’ve met! blog sugar was amazing! xo
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