I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Grand Prize winners of our “In the Spirit of Inspiration” Book Give-a-way Contest, Carolyn Graham-Murray and April Faith Eason.  Our panel would like to thank all of you who entered our promotional give-a-way contest, courtesy of the books Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom and Diversities of Gifts: Same Spirit. Our two Grand Prize winners received a prize package that included an autographed copy of both books. Allow me to introduce you to our two winners:


Carolyn Graham-Murray lives in Columbia, South Carolina. She is a graduate of Benedict College and the mother of one son, Brandon Murray. She is a member of the Young Chapel Church in Columbia, where she serves as the Planning Committee Coordinator. She is an Account Executive for Fashion Fair Cosmetics covering the Southeastern part of South Carolina and August, Georgia regions. Her favorite hobbies include cooking, entertaining and reading great magazines. Her motto is “Put God First!”

April Faith Eason is a 29-year-old single mother of two boys who are nine and ten. She is a full time student majoring in social work at UNC Charlotte. She is very passionate about being able to travel to Africa and helping to educate and provide medical treatment for those infected with HIV/AIDS after completion of her BSW. April loves God with all of her heart. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose says April. She believes that God is preparing her to go places she has never been and to see things she has never seen.



Carrie Saine Sherard Wins the “Celebrating Mom” Book Give-a-way!

Carrie Saine Sherard is a registered Dental Hygienist and homemaker. She is passionate about reading, cooking and traveling. Carrie loves spending time with friends and family. She is the mother to a 21-year-old daughter and a very spoiled Miniature Schnauzer. Here are some beautiful sentiments that Carrie shared with me about her mother who she undoubtedly loved, respected and adored.

“Betty Saine was an amazing woman not only because she was my mother, she touched the lives of so many people. She was an outstanding teacher and artist. She gave unselfishly to others. She often gave money to people in need.  Growing up I watched her buy shoes, clothing and food for her students and their families that were in need. She encouraged her students as well as me to be the very best person we could be and to do our very best in all endeavors. She helped develop artistic talents in her students; some were artists and didn’t even know it until she introduced them to art. I have gotten emails from former students that have told me that she changed their lives for the better. She saw the best in everyone while everyone else saw the worst. Betty was an awesome grandmother to my daughter. She instilled the same values, morals and encouragement in her that she did in me. Unfortunately, we lost my Mom in December 2002 to brain cancer, but she lives in our hearts forever.”

Thank you Carrie for sharing this beatitude of how special your mother, Betty Saine was to you and how she inspired and touched the lives of so many people around her. Continue to celebrate her life because her legacy will definitely live on in your heart and many others. Congratulations again for winning the “Celebrating Mom” Book Give-a-way! I hope you enjoy your “good reads.”


My mom is a neverending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being.  I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune. 
                                                                                                                - Graycie Harmon

  
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