An Over the Top Weekend.

Several months ago I applied and was granted two tickets to the Portland, Oregon Women of Faith "Over the Top" event.**

I've never attended one of the Women of Faith events, but...wow. I loved it. And if given the chance to attend for the second time, I would most definitely go!



Brenda, Amber, Casey, Sue

What made the weekend all the more special is I got to share it with my Mama, Amber and her mom, Brenda. What a treat! The Women of Faith event was the perfect place to spend a good bit of time with my mom and we both loved it!

Lisa Whelchel

I didn't really have any set idea of what to expect, but I certainly did not expect the seats we were given! We later learned the section we were sitting in, right smack down in front of the stage, was the "blogging" section. We were but a handful of steps away from the stage and thus the speakers!

The stage. :-)

We got to listen to Patsy Clairmont, Marilyn Meberg, Brenda Warner, Lisa Whelchel, Sandi Patty... and several others. I will say Patsy Clairmont... what. a. hoot. If you can ever listen to her speak, go for it!

All the speakers had us laughing, contemplating God's principles and soaking in the presence of His love. What I especially enjoyed about the event is there wasn't a lot of preaching. God's message was freely proclaimed, but we were able to enjoy the women's stories and mine from their truths.

The music! Oh goodness. The Women of Faith worship team sounded exactly like the cd I have by them. And Mandisa and Selah were in.cred.able.



Mandisa and Casey

And I'm not going to lie...I'm insanely proud of this picture even if I do look deathly pale next to Mandisa's beauty. ;-) I made it just in the nick of time to the line to have her sign my cd and got to have my picture taken with her! Woo-hoo! LOVE her latest cd, What if We Were Real

We weren't allowed to use flash photography during the event (and I couldn't configure my camera to not to take a flash) so I don't have any pictures of any speakers or events except what I have posted from outside the event. That did disappoint me, but I understand why they said it.

Casey and her Mama. :-)

All in all, it was a fantastic weekend! A wonderful time with my mom and dear friends, great speakers, fantastic music and a chance to worship and pray. If I could give one piece of advice, don't sit down too low. Sit about half way up, then you can see down on the speakers, but aren't too far away, but still have the benefit of the projection cameras.

What a time! Definitely Over the Top. ;-)

Casey and Amber

**This was a promotional event offered by Thomas Nelson publishers and Women of Faith. In exchange for two tickets (valued at $99 each), I had to attend the event and express my honest opinion here on my blog. This post is my complete and honest opinion and my thanks to both organizations for their generosity!**