Today, I want to spotlight a friend of mine and her business. She recently designed two hats for me to wear at Pledge The Pink event in Fripp Island, S.C. 2022.
My friends name is Stacey and she did an amazing job on these bucket hats. I received so many compliments and they were fun to wear while supporting my team.
Please check out her website and I’m sure you will find something you will love for any occasion. Click the link below.
I wanted to share an update for the fundraising goal of 2022 for Pledge The Pink; to date the organization has raised $650,738.19 and still climbing. Donations for the 2022 event are still being accepted through Monday, October 31st, 2022.
It is such an honor to be among this brave and courageous women. The words Faith, Family and Friends…fills my heart to overflowing.
Team Boo Bees — Breast Cancer Survivors
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I first heard of this group from a dear friend I met in college. Margaret is a breast cancer survivor and warrior! She has participated in this event in the past along with another dear friend, Nancy. We all met in college and have remained friends throughout the years. Life happens, distance grows geographically and personally but the bond we have with one another has endured over almost four decades. Spending last week with them was a blessing from God. God’s timing is always “right-on-time.” He knows us and wants only the very best for us, His plans are always far better than any thing we could ever dream up. Case in point, the plan was everyone would be leaving on Sunday and I was staying over until Monday to close up the house we rented. As it turned out, Nancy’s plans were changed and she and I stayed to close up the house. We spent time Sunday night just talking, sharing in conversation and it was awesome. We spoke about family, life struggles, health, faith and theology, to mention a few. It was all so wonderful. My most favorite, well two favorite things we did were; we prayed together and we sang, “In The Garden.” Thank you, Nancy! Bonus time, I was blessed to drive her to the airport Monday morning at zero dark thirty and we talked and shared more, truly a blessing.
Nancy and Me
I wish time would have allowed me to spend more time with Margaret, her husband Greg and their daughter Alicia but life is busy and the weekend was very event filled. I am beyond blessed to have these individuals in my life. I also was blessed with two new friends over the weekend, Art and Michelle looking forward to getting to know them better. God is good, God is always good!
Hunting Island State Park, S.C.
Thank you for following my journey and supporting my blog. Blessings to you this day!
~Charlotte, Seeker of unexpected Comfort, Happiness, Joy and Patience.
Today is Day 3 of Pledge The Pink 2022, it is a beautiful day at Fripp Island, S. C. So many amazing individuals making a difference in so many lives. This experience has far exceeded any of my expectations. I have met women from across the nation and heard their stories of perseverance. This organization is nearly unbelievable, but trust me it is REAL and VERY BELIEVABLE! Below are some amazing photos that were taken by those walking the last 30 miles. I turned volunteer today due to very sore and blistered feet. I pulled out my old cheerleader persona and cheered everyone on to the finish line, along with a vodka lemonade and a power bar! WooHoo!
~ Daily Medals ~
Photo Credits: Michelle Dutton
Start/Finish Line
1500 Strong!
Gorgeous Sunrise
Beauty
Friends
Friends & Family
Crushing Cancer
Friends~Family~Teammates
🐝🦩 Volunteers Day 3 — Team Boo Bees 🐝🦩
🐝🦩 Volunteers Day 3 — Team Boo Bees 🐝
🐝🦩 Volunteers Day 3 — Team Boo Bees 🐝
🐝🦩 Volunteers Day 3 — Team Boo Bees 🐝
Team Boo Bees – Finish Line 3 Day/30 Miles
Hi! My name is Fancy!
I simply cannot say enough about the heart and spirit of everyone involved with Pledge The Pink. If you are interested in getting involved check out our website: 🦩🦩🦩🦩
Thanks for stopping by my blog today. It was an honor and a privilege to be a part of Pledge The Pink 2022 at Fripp Island, South Carolina. I can’t wait until next year.
Blessings to you all ~
“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” — Luke 6:38
~Charlotte, Seeker of unexpected Comfort, Happiness, Joy and Patience.
Today marked Day Two of Pledge the Pink 3 Days/ 30 Miles. The walk today was in beautiful Habersham, S. C. I was able to take a few pictures of the beauty in the area, I hope you enjoy the pictures.
Start/Finish LineHere’s my amazing friends doing this event with me!
Great news Alicia ran the last 9 miles today and achieved a new personal record! Yay!
Congratulations to Alicia, Margaret, Michelle and Nancy for completing the 10 miles!! I was only able to make it 5 miles today due to severe blistering on both my feet.
Golf Cart Contest
Team Boo Bees 🐝 Bee HiveTeam Boo Bees 🦩🦩 Fancy the Flamingo
We all had fun decorating and spending time with one another. We have an amazing team and lots of ingenuity. Can’t wait until next year to up our game!
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9 —
~Charlotte, Seeker of unexpected Comfort, Happiness, Joy and Patience.
Today was Day One of walking 10 miles a day at Pledge the Pink. I am so thankful to be able to participate and I am grateful to Margaret and Alicia keeping me going. It was a surprise to me just how emotional it was to cross the finish line under the 4 hours.
Photo Credit: Me Right After Crossing the Finish Line
My team is called, Team Boo Bees and below are pictures of our cancer survivors and team members.
— Cancer Survivors —
Team Boo Bees Hat Contest
2022 Hat Contest Winner
Nancy Shaw from Team Boo Bees
This event is super special and this weekend I am so grateful to spent time with friends, new and those that have lived me for many years.
Tonight’s events: Drag Queen Bingo
Photo Credit: Me Pledge the Pink 2022 My friend Greg in Drag for a Cause
Photo Credit: Me Drag Queen Bingo
Photo Credit: Me Hunting Island State Park, S.C.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me and Pledge The Pink. THANK YOU!!!!
Me and Fancy hanging out and decorating our house to Pledge the Pink. Looking forward to the next 3 days/30miles with my friends (new and old), walking for awareness, prevention, research and a cure for cancer. I’m grateful to be a part of such an amazing group but even more special, an awesome team supporting this great cause, Team Boo Bees!
Photo Credit: Me House Decorations Fripp Island, S.C
A special “thank you” to my friend Stacey Sanders for her amazing embroidery work on my hats for this event. She did an amazing job and I’ve received so many compliments on them. You can check her work out at: https://peekawhoo.com/
Graphics: Stacey Sanders
Graphics: Stacey Sanders
Today’s events were meeting and greeting; hat decorating, team pictures and team dinner!
We also were visited by On Fire for a Cure – Pinkie
On Fire For A Cure is the Pink fire truck that will be joining Pinkie to Fripp! Thankful to Jeanne for helping coordinate getting this set up between 2 agencies, the military, and PTP. To clarify any Survivors can sign the truck! This all began after speaking with Laura and jeanne about wanting to get the fire truck following last years event. Happy that the 174th MAC has agreed to make it happen by hauling them down!
Tomorrow is our 1st walk. I’ll try to post more pictures. Thank you to everyone for your support. I am grateful to be a part of this amazing group.
I would like to first say THANK YOU to some very special individuals that contributed to my donation page in support of Team Boo Bees and Pledge the Pink Foundation. Our goal is to raise money and awareness for breast cancer prevention, treatment and research for a cure.
Thank you each, I will try to be worthy of your support. I have many others who are supporting me through prayers and I am so appreciative of those individual prayer warriors. God has given each of us gifts and it is in how we use them that brings glory to God. Whether through your time, your talents or your financial support they are all equally important and cherished by me.
3 Days – 30 Miles
Let’s Kick Some Cancer BUTT!
“Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” ~James 1:17~
~Charlotte, Seeker of unexpected Comfort, Happiness, Joy and Patience.
Hello friends, I had an opportunity to spend some time out in nature this past week and captured some (my opinion) beautiful fall colors. I hope you enjoy the short video.
I give thanks to God for His handiworks.
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” ~Psalm 19:1~
Photo Credit: Me October 12th, 2022 Sodalis Nature Park
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” ~Ephesians 2:10~
Thank you for stopping by my blog! I love having visitors!
Photo Credit: Me Terre Haute, IN
~Charlotte, Seeker of unexpected Comfort, Happiness, Joy and Patience.
Photo Credit: Me October 6th, 2022 Centennial Cemetery Yeddo, IN
Hello friends, these words came to me today as I was contemplating life, my life and it’s composition. I was raised in a rural area of Indiana with loving parents. I have a baby brother, who’s no longer a baby and has grown into a good man, husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. The older I get the more I appreciate him. I was fortunate to grow up with many aunts, uncles, cousins and even second cousins. I experienced life in a community were I was not fearful of playing outside even into the twilight. I loved riding my bike and playing in the yard, as the neighborhood kids would also do. As I write this, it sounds even a bit “hokey” to me, but it’s all true. I have found as I age the hurts of youth soften, not go away but I also do not allow them to steal precious time from me any longer. Looking through the lens of maturing eyes gives me perspective, for all the wrongs that I have received, and those I have given. Wisdom of age, nothing is fair and will never be so. Pinned up anger can only rob us of joys, current and unseen. It is true, the slogan “Just Be Kind.” It costs you nothing to give and you might just get something more precious in return.
As I sit and pondering all the bitterness, brokenness and wrongs that have befallen to me, I have a choice…allow myself to become engulfed with rage and resentment or I can look at what I have gained from each experience I have endured. Whether you put much thought into the cultural thoughts around the world, how can one deny that without pain, how would one know joy? Life is balance, it can be represented in all areas of living; too much of one thing can throw off balance. Sleep and waking; nutritious food and yummy foods, play and work, study and knowledge, etc.
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Balanced living means considering all aspects of your life: relationships, work, fitness and health, and emotional well-being.
We all get bogged down with work and family responsibilities from time to time, but making time for yourself is necessary so that you can keep up with all your responsibilities. All batteries get run down, even yours. So recharge your body physically and mentally and make the commitment to enjoy some “you time” every day.
Photo Credit: Me August 27th, 2015 Mooresville, IN
I guess what I’m trying to convey is life can be what you want it to be. I’m not saying our choices will be without challenges or disappointments but they can be, indeed BE exactly what we want, need and desire. A friend of mine taught me in times of uncertainty, “Trust The Plan” she helped me see that our Creator knows us and knows what’s best for us and we need only trust in Him.
Photo Credit: Me October 5th, 2022 Terre Haute, IN
Thank you for dropping in today to visit my blog. You are always welcome! 🍁🌾🍂🌻🧡
~Charlotte, Seeker of unexpected Comfort, Happiness, Joy and Patience.
*Note: This book has been printed with numerous covers over the years. This one is from Audible.
Tuesday, October 11th, 2022
Hello friends, I have just finished reading C.S.Lewis’ book, “Till We Have Faces.” It was a book filled with “all the feels” to say it contains all the elements of a great book, well that would be an understatement. I am always astonished at the mastery of C.S.Lewis’ writings, he can transport a person to far away lands or even out into the universe, and all the while keeping our feet planted firmly where we stand. Not only does Lewis do this…He always brings into focus and draws the reader into the knowledge of God. His writings weave together the things of earth and of God. His unique ability to write for children and adult alike are so rare and beautiful.
After I had finished reading the book, “Till We Have Faces.” I read a few reviews and found one that summarized the story best written by Fr. Richard Conlin. I have posted a link below for you to read as well. Maybe it will interest you to read the book as well. No matter our ages, reading a fantasy fairytale is good for oneself.
Thank you for visiting my blog today, it brings joy to my heart. I hope you have found something new or interesting during your visit. I am blessed by you and you are a blessing to others. Just Be Kind 💛🍁🌾🍂🌻
Photo Credit: Me October 6th, 2022 Centennial Cemetery Yeddo, IN
~Charlotte, Seeker of unexpected Comfort, Happiness, Joy and Patience.
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