Feeling blessed

Do you ever just think about pinching yourself and asking, "How did I get to this point?" I've had those moments several times in the last few months. In March, we were blessed with our second baby, Dean, who came 3 weeks early at a whopping 8lbs 1oz! The following week I got the word that I was chosen to speak at the National Home Care conference in Las Vegas in November. A month or so later, I got the letter from Mrs. Minnesota International congratulating me about representing Mrs. Sherburne County in the pageant in March 2012! A week after that I was notified that my company was featured in the Inc. Magazine's Top 5000 companies in the nation as well as Minneapolis St Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 companies in Minnesota. How could a girl like me get so lucky all in just a few months?!

Getting the letter in the mail about the pageant made me excited and nervous at the same time. I've always wanted to compete, but never really was prepared. I looked through all the materials and knew I needed a coach to get me going. I found Holly Ernst, who is FANTASTIC! She keeps me right in line and knows what I need to do to have a chance! I am working with a personal trainer, Ryan and Steve for my nutrition and hard core tone up. Each are pushing me to be my best, and frankly I really like it! After having a baby, it's important to get fit and still be healthy.

Going to Washington D.C. to the Inc conference was also motivating to me. It is amazing to hear empowering stories of perseverance and passion. Giving back to charity was a constant theme throughout the weekend, which is in line with what I live for. I'm a strong believer that it's not just money, but the time you give back is equally as important.

Barbara Corcoran, author and Real estate mogul

Founder of charity:water

Inc 5000 Award

Our presentation in Las Vegas was another reminder of how telling my story can motivate others. I was honored to have a full room of 200 people and several follow up questions of interest after we were done. It's hard sometimes to realize how much I've grown in the last 10 years... all of which I couldn't have done without my team and family.

Carol and I at NAHC in Vegas

It's been a bit of a whirlwind, but it's been so much fun. I finally feel like I'm getting back to a normal routine- and now can start getting some pageant events going. Here's to having a blast and learning a lot in the process!





http://www.inc.com/inc5000/profile/accurate-home-care

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/print-edition/2011/10/07/fast-50-accurate-home-care.html