My Perspective --- KS CHAMPIONS WEEKEND

The KS Gals

Wow! How can you sum up in words what the KS Champions Weekend meant. Every time I sit down to write about it, my eyes fill up with tears as I reflect back on it. I was moved, touched and extremely amazed at the love that was shown by each person who attended this event. During the weekend, we learned, cried, and laughed so much together that it would be impossible to tell it all. Even if I did it would never compare to being there and experiencing it for yourself. Life never holds still does it? It is hard to believe that the weekend has come and gone. :)

So I will attempt to begin to sum up what the weekend meant to me...With sweaty palms and a nervous look I step up to the podium and .....cry!! Oh wait, I can just type this out! :)

Unlike many of you, my weekend started months ago, after the KS Gals decided to make the KS Champions Weekend bigger and better. We never regretted our decision. Through many emotions, the event took shape and it finally arrived. Even when things got a bit hairy, God gave me peace and I knew it was meant to be.

Thursday night we started out with a lovely dinner at Pam’s house with the KS Gals and the Jeffries. We shared a lot of stories and laughter. I have been so blessed to learn from each of the gals and the Jeffries. Our different perspectives give the truths we discuss meaning and depth. Some things are so good, you know only God could have planned them. From the bottom of my heart, thanks for a great evening. :)

The Jeffries

Friday afternoon started with registration as well as the meet and greet. It was wonderful to see so many enthusiastic folks there ready to celebrate the weekend. Little did they know they would walk away ready to celebrate life. Isn’t that funny how it works out? I am so fortunate to have been a part of it all. I was able to make new friends but also see all my “old” friends and give them that long over-due hug. The night continue to increase in fun and laughter as we made our way to the Jazz and although it was a bit crowded, the fellowship was priceless. :)

The Night at the JAZZ

Saturday opened up with some of us going to the Y for some physical activity. Some played a mean game of basketball (next time I won’t be playing against the giant of a man, Mark), some of us decided we needed to sweat a bit and take the body pump class and others decided to work out in the weight room and others from what I heard, decided to sleep in! :) Mike Harris was great about teaching some about the proper way of lifting (you still sore Kim? HA!). Mike, I am forever grateful for your time, energy and your prayers that you give to all of us.

The book signing was a huge success and I appreciate all of the Champions who took time out of their schedule to be a part of it! :) Thanks to those who contributed by giving us extra books for those who didn’t have one with them. You truly are a blessing. :)

Saturday evening was INCREDIBLE. Sometimes people come into our life and we know right away that they were meant to be there. To serve some sort of purpose, perhaps to teach us lessons or help us figure out things that are troubling us, things like fear and doubt. I believe those people were the speakers on Saturday night. Each one of them brought a message that we all could relate to and each message connected with the other. It truly is my hope that you all walked away from the night knowing that no matter what you are/were facing or where you are/were in life, you really can endure, that you really are strong and you are worthy.

I know that many of you traveled from quite a distance and we wanted to thank all of you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to be a part of the KS Champions Weekend. Without you, it wouldn't have been a success.

KS Champions Weekend Women

There are so many people to thank for making the weekend possible. I will try and list them (and I really hope I don’t leave anyone out).

To the KS Gals (including Kay), wow, you all are amazing and so special to me. The laughter is unbelievable and I don’t think I have laughed as much in my entire life. But above all things, your friendship is what means the most and I will forever cherish that. :)

To my hubby, Kevin, you are simply AMAZING. Never complaining, multi-tasking, doing anything I ask of you and loving me, all the while never asking for anything in return. THANK YOU!!!

Kevin & Elizabeth

To Mike Harris for your advice through the months and listening to me when I just needed to somone to listen. Thanks for all of your help and assistance but most of all, thanks for the prayers.

To Tracy Jeffries, THANK YOU for being YOU. You are such a beautiful person who is always willing to lend a hand and an ear. LOVE YOU!

To Tom Jeffries for helping us during the KS Champions Weekend with all the heavy lifting and for being a part of our amazing weekend. :)

To Jami (Quadsmom) for all of your prayers and uplifting messages through the months of preparing for this great event. You are amazing prayer warrior.

To Danielle (Supafreak) for your help with the sponsors and for always taking the time to answer my questions. Without you, the sponsorship would have never happened.

To Suz for your creative mind, stepping up to the plate and taking care of the posters and fliers and not asking for anything in return. Thanks a million!

To Lisa and Leiana for ALWAYS being there for me since day one way back in 2005. It made my heart sing to FINALLY meet you two beauties…..and to meet your hubbies too was just icing on the cake. :) I don't know about the rest of you but having the spouses there this year was incredible. Now they know we just don't sit around talking about exercising and food! :)

Lisa & Elizabeth

Pam, Kay, Leiana, Lisa & Elizabeth

To all the GLAMAZONS who were so supportive and loving during the months of preparing for the event. You know I love you all!

To ALL OF THE SPEAKERS…. WOW, what can I say. I was so moved by each and every one of the speeches. Blessing after blessing…each one of you taught us lessons and covered so much information that we all caught a vision of how to use our own life with excellence to communicate our message of hope to the world.

The Fabulous Speakers

And last but not least, TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU, who attended and made the weekend more than I ever hoped for, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

I am also grateful that even after the weekend ended, through the friendships we made, the principles we learned, and the ways God revealed Himself to each of us, we will continue to grow roots into our lives and we will be better people for having come to the KS Champions Weekend!

Hope to see you next year! :)

~ Elizabeth