tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35193502.post8794502010306327263..comments2023-12-24T23:40:04.403-08:00Comments on Blog by Bonnie Leon: Books & Writing - Changing My MindBonnie Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07835257638506792143noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35193502.post-35859209852555041212013-09-09T10:31:34.093-07:002013-09-09T10:31:34.093-07:00Thanks, Bonnie. He is indeed in control. And isn&#...Thanks, Bonnie. He is indeed in control. And isn't that a relief!Jenny Leohttp://jenniferlamontleo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35193502.post-49076564244965194232013-09-05T13:42:12.381-07:002013-09-05T13:42:12.381-07:00Jenny, thanks for jumping in. Interesting isn'...Jenny, thanks for jumping in. Interesting isn't it, how we even have difficulty accepting a win.<br /><br />I think we need to trust in God's ultimate plan. He uses everything for our good.<br /><br />Congratulations and I'll be watching to see how things go at ACFW. God is in control.<br /><br />Have a grand time. Wish I could be there.Bonnie Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835257638506792143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35193502.post-22778042784155819492013-09-05T13:38:10.111-07:002013-09-05T13:38:10.111-07:00Patti, I hope you don't give up judging contes...Patti, I hope you don't give up judging contests altogether. There will always be a winner and a winner. Gotcha. Really, everyone wins. It's a growing and learning experience for all involved.<br /><br />I hear about contests by being plugged into social networking, which is part of my job.<br /><br />And thanks for the "wonderful" - right back at you.Bonnie Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835257638506792143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35193502.post-20456064840693359832013-09-05T11:44:32.435-07:002013-09-05T11:44:32.435-07:00Bonnie, thanks so much for posting this. For me, t...Bonnie, thanks so much for posting this. For me, the fun of winning an award was blunted a bit by knowing that someone else did not win. Especially knowing that writing awards are so subjective, that the winning entry isn't any "better" than the runners-up. It just happened to strike a chord with those particular judges, for whatever reason. I'm up for an award at ACFW and I'Jenny Leohttp://jenniferlamontleo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35193502.post-43074810046214798542013-09-04T15:06:53.351-07:002013-09-04T15:06:53.351-07:00I hated judging the 4th of July parade entries--oo...I hated judging the 4th of July parade entries--oooomph! They allllll cared so much in our tiny town, and I chose the HS teen boy band to encourage them and darned if the Scottish Bagpipers weren't breathing down my neck cuz "We've ALWAYS won, ALWAYS!" sob sigh. Never again. Local grocery store--judged kiddo's coloring contest--oh jeeeeze, even harder! Never again! An Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35193502.post-85112824906248077042013-09-04T14:13:57.754-07:002013-09-04T14:13:57.754-07:00God keeps working on me, Ann. It's kind of sca...God keeps working on me, Ann. It's kind of scary, but mostly it's amazing because it gives me hope that I won't stagnate, but grow and become a better me.<br /><br />Hugs to you, writing friend and colleague. :-)Bonnie Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835257638506792143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35193502.post-2171515695529329132013-09-04T14:07:06.997-07:002013-09-04T14:07:06.997-07:00Good blog, Bonnie. I know you've always said y...Good blog, Bonnie. I know you've always said you didn't think Christians should compete against one another, so it's interesting to see that a contest changed your mind. :)Ann Shoreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610786775879672581noreply@blogger.com