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Shirley Showalter: Winner of the January 2014 “My Gutsy Story ®” Contest

February 13, 2014 by Sonia Marsh 5 Comments

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Shirley Showalter
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CONGRATULATIONS! to Shirley Showalter who received the most votes for her story, “How I Became a Gutsy Mennonite.”

Shirley Showalter
Shirley Showalter

We had 4 outstanding “My Gutsy Story®” authors in December, and first I’d like to congratulate all of them. Their stories will be included in our 2nd “My Gutsy Story®” Anthology, published in the Fall of 2014.

  • Jon Magidsohn: January 6th
  • Gillian Jackson: January 13th
  • Eleanor Vincent: January 20th
  • Shirley Showalter: January 27th

2nd Place:

Jon Magidsohn
Jon Magidsohn

Jon’s story touched so many of us. He wrote about how he mourned the loss of his wife with his 10-month-old son.

Jon Magidsohn
Jon Magidsohn

3rd Place:

Eleanor Vincent
Eleanor Vincent

Eleanor’s story about letting go, and allowing her beautiful 19-year-old daughter, Maya, to die, brought tears to so many.

Eleanor Vincent
Eleanor Vincent

Gillian Jackson shares how she finally opened up about her childhood abuse after 40 years of silence.

Gillian Jackson
Gillian Jackson

 

Thank you to all four authors. We know that all of you are WINNERS.

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

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Would you like to submit your “My Gutsy Story®” and get published in our 2nd anthology?

Please see guidelines below and contact Sonia Marsh at: sonia@soniamarsh.com for details.

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

Our February 2014 stories have started with Susie Mitchell and Leanne Dyck sharing their “My Gutsy Story®.” Next Monday, February 17th, Viki Noe will share his “My Gutsy Story®.”

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  1. Sonia Marsh says

    February 13, 2014 at 6:04 am

    Thank you for sharing your inspiring stories. Well done to all four of you.
    Sonia Marsh recently posted..Shirley Showalter: Winner of the January 2014 “My Gutsy Story ®” ContestMy Profile

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  2. Jon Magidsohn says

    February 13, 2014 at 7:45 am

    Thank you Sonia for the opportunity. I enjoyed the month, reading everyone’s stories and the friendly competition. Congratulations Shirley. I look forward to reading more gutsy stories here.
    Jon Magidsohn recently posted..11 February, 2013 – From Baker Street to BangaloreMy Profile

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    • Sonia Marsh says

      February 13, 2014 at 11:11 am

      Jon,

      I was so moved by your story. I know all of them are excellent, and I know that you helped promote the stories via Twitter. Thanks again, and we shall stay in touch. Sonia
      Sonia Marsh recently posted..Shirley Showalter: Winner of the January 2014 “My Gutsy Story ®” ContestMy Profile

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  3. Sharon leaf says

    February 14, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    I continue to be inspired each month with every original, inspirational story that is written. They are all winners in my gutsy world. I wish you all oceans of blessings.

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    • Sonia Marsh says

      February 14, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      Thank you Sharon for stopping by, and I agree, they are all winners.
      Sonia Marsh recently posted..Shirley Showalter: Winner of the January 2014 “My Gutsy Story ®” ContestMy Profile

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