OK, sorry to brag about my kids again, but here goes…
My wife always encourages our kids to write since they love to read but don’t really like writing. So Robin found a student publishing writing contest by the Weekly Reader magazine. She told Micah to write a short essay about a life experience to submit to the contest.
Apparently this is a national contest open to elementary and high school students. I am not sure how many kids submitted entries, but we received an e-mail a few days ago notifying us that Micah won the elementary school individual category! We couldn’t believe it.
So, as a winner, she and I get to attend the awards ceremony in Washington, DC in June. The contest sponsors pay for round trip airfare and hotel in Washington, DC. Micah gets a check for $500! In addition to attending the awards luncheon, we were just informed that the contest winners are invited to a backyard BBQ at Joe Biden’s house.
Needless to say, Micah is SO excited. She has never been to DC so we are trying to figure out how many sights we can see in only a few days.
We are SO proud of her!
Here’s a copy of her winning essay.
Here’s a link to the photos from last year’s awards luncheon.
What a wonderful story by a wonderful (and gifted) writer/sister! No wonder Micah won! Have a great time at the BBQ and say hello to Joe for me (ha,ha). …what an honor!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! Luv, Aunt Joyce
P.S. Be sure to stop by the Smithsonian and the Washington monument, and return sometime with the whole family.
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Congratulations Micah! You are strong, talented and a wonderful sister! I will share your essay with the office, and please know that we are proud of you for standing up for your sister and people with epilepsy!
Wow! That is so exciting! Our kids is what we are all about Darin, keep bragging! I am actually not surprised at all that your children are successful and very creative.