Miss Georgia USA

Over the summer, I decided I would like to compete in the Miss Georgia USA pageant. Well, that weekend is finally here. Right now, I am sitting at the hotel computer, waiting for my food to be cooked, so I can take it up to my room and watch the CMAs. (I think). We are all staying at the Holiday Inn in Cartersville, GA. The staff is great here!! They are being sooooo helpful. Dad and I picked up some last minute items from Wal-Mart this afternoon. I can’t tell you how many list I have made, making sure I have EVERYTHING I need.

Tomorrow stars the pageant weekend!!! We have rehearsal all day tomorrow! Nothing like spending all day in 4in heels walking around. Tomorrow night we have a 'Welcome to Carterville' dinner. (Cartersville is the host city for the pageant). Then back to our rooms for much needed rest.

Friday is the BIG DAY!! We have rehearsal in the AM, Dress rehearsal in the afternoon and then prelims Friday night. We compete in swimsuit, evening gown and interview.

Saturday morning, I have my interview. After that we have rehearsal again. Then at 8:00 is the final night of competition where the top 15 will be announced.

Then Sunday morning.. Huckabee and Sunday night.. Sherwood Pictures announces the new movie.

So needless to say- My week is going to be busy. Well I know that was a little short, but my food was just brought to me. I’m at the computer, not even in the restaurant. (I told you the staff was nice). So I’m off to eat.

Lunch Box

I bought this really cute lunch box about a month ago. I have to admit I've only used it twice since I bought it. But in order to save money and eat healthier, I'm going to start packing my lunch for work (not every day, we have fun lunch outings).

I'm going to the grocery store today, so if you know of any good (and i mean taste good), healthy lunch ideas- let me know!!

Healer

I LOVE this song. Hayley introduced it me last year. It's on Kari Jobe's new CD and I love her version as well.

Stephanie showed us this video at Bible Study last night. It will melt your heart. Here is the back story taken from First Orlando's website:

" There have been many emotional moments in the history of First Orlando, but few could rival what happened on June 21, 2009 — Father’s Day.

That was the day 10-year-old Gracyn DenBesten sang the song “Healer” during the 10:45 a.m. service.

It was unplanned and a total surprise to the congregation, but by the time she finished singing, there was hardly a dry eye in the Worship Center.

In case you’re wondering what was so stirring about a young girl singing a solo, you have to know a little bit about her background.

Gracyn was just like any other girl her age — going to school, active in church, playing with her friends — until December of 2008. It was then that Gracyn mentioned to her parents — Kris and Robin — that she was not feeling well. That eventually led to Gracyn being hospitalized at Shands Hospital in Gainesville and the diagnosis that a virus had attacked her heart. The news only got worse as it was determined that Gracyn would be in need of a heart transplant.

The then-9 year old’s plight (she turned 10 on June 2) not only gripped the congregation at First Orlando, but local media as well. Thousands followed Gracyn’s journey on her blog. Meanwhile, during her hospital stay, Gracyn listened to the song “Healer” every night, believing that God would indeed heal her.

And that’s exactly what happened as Gracyn received her new heart on April 15 and was released from the hospital on May 1.

Which brings us back to Father’s Day.

As it turns out, one of the featured singers, Lindsey Marks, was supposed to sing “Healer.” However, Lindsey’s father, Jon Marks — First Orlando’s Pastor of Worship/Event Coordination — heard that Gracyn was at church that day and suggested that she sing the song, which Gracyn did following Lindsey’s rendition.

Gracyn agreed.

As Senior Pastor David Uth introduced her, he addressed the congregation.

“Guys,” he said, “if you can’t believe [that God can heal you] with Gracyn singing this song, then you can’t believe it. What is it that God wants to heal in you? The altar is still open; come as Gracyn leads you.”

And people did come as Gracyn’s emotional rendition of “Healer” brought the congregation to both tears and to their feet. "

Summer Movie Time

Here is the list of movies I want to see this summer 

Public Enemies 

The Proposal 

My Sister's Keeper 

 

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Ice Age 3

I couldn't fine a good trailer. 

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day!!!

I have the BEST Daddy in the world. He is such a great dad and husband. He would do anything for Mom, April and me. He went to all of my pageants (even when I told him not to, that it wouldn't really hurt my feelings). He always watched Newsource 15 (I told him to).  He always takes my mom back to school shopping! He has given April and I a love for 80's music and great movies. He is very protective over his girls. He has always told me I could do anything I put my mind to. He is the one who encouraged me since I was young to go into broadcasting. 9 times out of 10, He is always right, Even though I don't tell him that. He just the best all around. 

Miss GA- Here we come!!!!

It's that time of year again. Miss Georgia is less than 2 weeks away. 

I'm so glad that the current Miss Albany is my very good friend Kimberly Scott. She is going to be AMAZING!! Her on-to party was last week and her wardrobe is breathtaking.  I wish I has some pictures with her, but I don't own a camera (sad i know) 

Kimberly will be blogging during Miss Georgia week. Right now she updating everyone on her last minute preparations. Check out the Miss Albany Blog!! 

Here is Kimberly's schedule for the Miss Georgia Week: 

Tuesday: Interview

Wednesday: Swimsuit 

Thursday: Talkent 

Friday: Evening Wear and On Stage Question

Website

My website is finally up (Thanks to Caleb). I've been wanting to get one since graduation and just now got around to doing it. The address is www.mariekeefe.com 

Go check it out. And if you find anything wrong, please let me know!!!