September brings the Women Honoring Women celebration — an inspiring evening with women of courage and wisdom and generosity.
This is an evening I look forward to each year. It is the signature event allowing the WEDC Foundation to achieve their mission: To work within our community to help women achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence by providing mentors, developmental opportunities, grants, and scholarships. I love being in a room full of women desiring the best for each other – encouraging one another and celebrating victories over individual challenges. This year the theme was “Continuing the Promise”. The room was decorated with rainbow colors and participants were invited to wear bright attire!
This was my second year to photograph the Scholars and the Honorees. And because I have spent a little time with each of the Honorees in my backyard garden capturing their image and hearing a bit of their stories, the anticipation to see them receive an award and hear more of their testimonies is overwhelming.
The Co-Chairs for this year’s WHW, Beth Brooks and Marianne Windham, led us through the evening program. After a lovely dinner, Lee Marshall presented each of the Honorees.
After the Honoree presentations, the Scholars, accompanied by their Mentors, were invited to the stage. LaJoy Johns shared her appreciation as a Scholar and the impact the Foundation has had in her life.
The evening concluded with a special song. Accompanied by Darin Windham, Karen Young beautifully sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.
What a wonderful evening!
For more information on the WEDC, visit http://wedcfoundation.org/
YOUR life is beautiful… love it out!
What a testimony to loving it out than to be around friends and family celebrating fifty years together! George and Glenda enjoyed a wedding anniversary celebration at their family church given by their three children. As guests arrived they watched a 35mm movie of the actual wedding day fifty years ago. This was followed by food and fellowship!
George & Glenda are so proud of all their beautiful children and grandchildren!!
Four generation poses for the girls!!
Two of George & Glenda’s daughters and their stomping buddies growing up… “four and no more” is all you need!
George & Glenda – YOU are an inspiration! Wishing for you many more years together with good health & overflowing with happiness!
YOUR life is beautiful… love it out!
Danielle was soooo enthusiastic about portraits of her family that Tony and I totally could not wait to capture them! And what a great family they are! There was lots of laughter & kindness, and even hand-holding without complaint (yes, amazing with guys).
Jimmy and Danielle were high school sweethearts! Look at that young love! And look what love can make:
We love you beautiful Dixon family! Please stay in touch so we can continue to celebrate life with you!
YOUR life is beautiful… love it out!