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Valentine’s Day Winner of “My Gutsy Story®” Contest

February 14, 2013 by Sonia Marsh 7 Comments

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Happy Valentine’s Day+ 2 free gifts

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Congratulations Mary Gottshcalk. Your inspiring story about quitting your corporate life and following your passion, won the most votes, and you’re the winner of the January “My Gutsy Story®” contest.

My Gutsy Story 1st placeMary Gottschalk

In 2nd place, Michael Jay who wrote a beautiful coming of age story.

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In 3rd place, Linda Joy Myers. She was just one vote shy of Michael Jay.An amazing story about yearning for her mother’s love and acceptance and forgiveness.

My Gutsy Story 3rd placeLinda Joy Myers

And the uplifting story about how cancer changed Christine Lewry.

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Thanks to all four of you for inspiring us, and Happy Valentine’s Day.

We have a new sponsor today. Please check out our contest page to see the updated list.

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Do you have a “My Gutsy Story®” you’d like to share?

NOW is the time to submit your “My Gutsy Story®” and get published in our Anthology. Please contact Sonia Marsh at: sonia@soniamarsh.com for details.

Please read and share our first  February’s 2013 story by Sandra Bornstein,  and our second by Anne Loney. 

You can find all the information, and our new sponsors on the “My Gutsy Story®” contest page. (VIDEO) Submission guidelines here

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 2 Free Gifts for you on Valentine’s Day

1). I’m offering a Free Copy of my memoir: Freeways to Flip-Flops: A Family’s Year of Gutsy Living on A Tropical Island to the first person who submits their “My Gutsy Story®” “LOVE STORY” which we shall feature on this site. Please see guidelines here.

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2). Ferris Robinson is offering a Free Download of her book, Dogs and Love, Stories of Fidelity all day today. Thank you Ferris.

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Filed Under: Inspirational, My Gutsy Story, People Tagged With: Winner of the February “My Gutsy Story®” contest

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  1. Sonia Marsh says

    February 14, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone.
    Thanks to Mary, Micheal, Linda and Christine for submitting your stories. May you have a wonderful day full of chocolates, love and champagne.
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    • Mary Gottschalk says

      February 14, 2013 at 10:15 am

      Sonia … thanks so much for hosting this site … there are some great stories and I was thrilled to be a part of it!
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  2. Sherrey Meyer says

    February 14, 2013 at 8:46 am

    Congratulations, Mary! Yours is every soul’s dream of escaping the corporate nightmares and stresses. Although gutsier than I might be, I reveled in your courage and can do attitude. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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    • Mary Gottschalk says

      February 14, 2013 at 10:17 am

      Sherrey … Thanks for those kind words. I’ve been a bit of a risk-taker since I was a kid (I get bored easily and am always in search of something new), but I had a lot of support along the way.
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  3. Sonia Marsh says

    February 15, 2013 at 9:35 am

    Mary, are you sure we’re not the same person? Although I have no knowledge of the stock market that you made a career of prior to your escaping the corporate world.
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  4. Sharon Lippincott says

    February 15, 2013 at 11:20 am

    All four stories were fabulous and I wanted to vote for each one. IMO, anyone who shares a story is a winner, and congratulations to Mary for coming out ahead on this round.

    Sonia, the stories people are submitting continue to fascinate me and remain of consistently high quality. Thanks for carrying on with this.

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    • Sonia Marsh says

      February 15, 2013 at 5:42 pm

      Sharon,

      I agree. We are lucky to receive some fascinating and inspiring stories. I’m impressed with everyone opening themselves up to share and help others.
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