http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2008/10/20/power-of-beading-contest-winners.aspxIn September 2008, Beading Daily held a contest for all readers, asking them to tell us how beading helped them through a difficult time. (You can read the original call for submissions.) We received more than 200 entries from all over the world. KerrieenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Debug Build: 40407.4157)http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2008/10/20/power-of-beading-contest-winners.aspx#11975Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:23:25 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:11975KerrieSlade<p>It was certainly a difficult decision as there were so many moving stories. &nbsp;Thanks for your comments everyone and my best wishes to Channon and Christine and their families.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=11975" width="1" height="1">http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2008/10/20/power-of-beading-contest-winners.aspx#11948Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:12:55 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:11948Anna27ofarose<p>Congratulations to the winners. They are both very brave and strong women! </p> <p>Wonderful job Kerrie!</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=11948" width="1" height="1">http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2008/10/20/power-of-beading-contest-winners.aspx#11880Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:59:36 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:11880satyridae<p>Thank you for sharing your stories! </p> <p>Beading is a powerful thing, indeed. </p> <p>Good job, Kerrie, and beautiful design!</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=11880" width="1" height="1">http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2008/10/20/power-of-beading-contest-winners.aspx#11850Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:38:09 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:11850MargaretI<p>Thank you both for sharing the challenges you are having in your lives at this time. &nbsp;I pray that every thing works out for the best, that you get to see you children and grandchildren</p> <p>grow. &nbsp;God bless and have the happiest life possible.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=11850" width="1" height="1">http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2008/10/20/power-of-beading-contest-winners.aspx#11832Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:05:21 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:11832Nemeton<p>Great stories, thank you for sharing. My best wishes to you both!</p> <p>Well done Kerrie, fantastic effort and what a great result - hope your design continues to inspire and help fundraising efforts for a long time to come!</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=11832" width="1" height="1">http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2008/10/20/power-of-beading-contest-winners.aspx#11821Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:50:11 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:11821Marilyn Southmayd<p>I agree. &nbsp;Both women are very deserving of the win. &nbsp;I pray that both of you are able to live a long, long time and see your families grow</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=11821" width="1" height="1">http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2008/10/20/power-of-beading-contest-winners.aspx#11806Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:35:10 GMTe599e337-6bb7-4670-8e80-180f614937ac:11806Alibongo<p>Two very worthy winners. &nbsp;Hope you find some comfort in receiving your beautiful pins, made by the talented and lovely Kerrie. &nbsp;</p> <p>Kerrie you did a great job, it must&#39;ve been a very difficult task to decide on the recipients.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.beadingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=11806" width="1" height="1">