I donāt even know what to say right now other than āthank you.ā
Thank you to the Blogger Idol judges and to all of you who have been so enthusiastically supportive and have gone out of your way to encourage them to choose me.
I honestly canāt tell you how much this means to me.
Midlife at the Oasis is only two months old, and has been such a labor of love. Being included in the company of these dozen bloggers who I respect so highly just proves that women over 40 are starting to be heard.
The icing on the cake is that it was a trio of amazing midlife women who inspired me to audition for the competition in the first place.
Karen Karbo, a champion of kick ass women, asked me to live like Julia Child for a week in celebration of her new book, Julia Child Rules: Lessons on Savoring Life, and I stepped out of my comfort zone in so many ways in order to embrace Juliaās āMake the world your oyster (stew)ā philosophy.
Lydia Hirt, who has the wisdom that comes with age even though she hasnāt put in the years yet, asked me to face a fear in honor of Patty Chang Ankerās new book, Some Nerve: Lessons Learned While Becoming Brave. Pattyās blog is Facing Forty Upside Down, and itās full of stories of bravery. I decided to throw myself out there and face the possibility of public rejection.
Now I face the fear of being the first one eliminated.
Iām hoping you wonāt let that happen!
I get my first assignment today, and then Iām off and running. I will write my heart out and try to keep you entertained and inspired. But I will need your help to stay in the game.
Please follow my journey, vote for me and ask your friends to vote, too.
And be very glad you don’t have to hear me sing.
I will be following you and voting.
Thank you, Madge! xo
Glad your writing is being recognized. I’m ready to vote.
Thank you! xo
Anxious and waiting – you can do it!
Thanks for the support! xo
I’ll be with you.
That means a lot to me, thanks! xo
Hi Lois, I’m so excited for you and will be faithfully voting. I’m also facing a challenge (video blogging) as per my friend Patty Chang Anker’s new book.: Some Nerve: Lessons Learned While Becoming Brave. . I’m actually so honored to have my full name mentioned in her book. I am also so proud of you for facing your fears. Go get ’em!
Xoxo
Estelle
Ooh, will have to read yours, Estelle! What was your fear? xo
you always inspire & encourage me to be more courageous, to stand tall. to be bold, and more audacious. thank you so much, lois, you will always have my vote!
Amy, you inspire me the same way. Always. Thank you! xo
YEA!! You’ve got my support!
Bless your little heart, Connie! xo
You will always have my vote, Lois!
Thank you so much, Helene! xo
You have my unbridled support – ALWAYS! And I can’t wait to read everything you have to blog about! Also can’t wait to see you in a few weeks in SD? xoxoox
Thank you, and CAN’T WAIT! xo
Yay for you Lois! So excited for you! I’ll definitely be following along!
I so appreciate that! Thanks, Michelle! xo
Congrats Lois!!! You’ve got my votes!!!
Thanks so much, Cheryl! xo
You already inspire, delight, and entertain…. so i am so excited to read what the next level will bring :)!!! Sending nothing but good your way!
Thank you for always being so supportive, my friend. xo
Keep us posted! You go, girl!!
Thanks, Risa! xo
I will always follow you, blindfolded on the edge of a cliff, through storms of fire, and every funny, inspired and courageous post of MLATO. You are #1!
WE are #1. Together. Always. xoxoxo
Congrats! You so deserve this recognition. To write the quality blogs that you produce takes consistent hard work, devotion, discipline, and determination. Keep on walking!
Thank you so much for those nice words. They mean so much to me. xo
Congrats Lois – you are my Idol!!! š
Oh, Julie, thank you! xo
You deserve to be honored and get the most votes!
Thanks, Beverly! Will need a lot of help! xo
Congratulations Lois! I am behind you for sure!! Good luck and I will keep reading. You are such a wonderful voice to hear.
Thanks so much for the support, Bonnie! xo
congrats girl!
Thanks, Theresa! š
that’s awesome — congrats!
Thank you!
That’s awesome! You go girl!
Thanks so much!
Congrats! I will be voting for you!
I really appreciate that, thanks! xo
Congratulations! I am so excited to follow the competition. Good luck to you!!
Thank you so much!
Here’s another vote following your success!
Thank you! Each one means a lot to me! xo
Congratulations! This is so exciting.
I know! Thanks so much!
YAY! Not surprised!
Thank you for the support!