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October 16, 2017

When Good Things Happen to Good People

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I love it when good things happen to good people.  With so much negativity in the world and with all of the sadness it is wonderful to be able to celebrate the good things.  This post without a doubt belongs in my Noteworthy Women series.

My grade school friend, Beth Rich Brown, has had an amazing life.  I loved being able to reconnect with her last year in person and when Chris and I went to Idaho in September we stopped into Blackwell Gallery.  Beth currently manages and curates the art there  and has really changed the look and feel of the gallery in the short time she has been there.  We had a bit of time to catch up and it was wonderful to reconnect. Beth always looks fabulous and my hair is always wacky.

Notice those stunning photographs behind us?  Those are the work of Beth.  She has an amazing gift and captures the most amazing images through her camera lens.  You can check out more of her work at her online website and store ThruBlueiis. 

But what excites me most today is that Beth has been recognized for her photography in an amazing way.  I don’t think she will mind that I am sharing her story with you.  It is a pretty amazing story.  In Beth’s own words from Facebook this is what has happened:

So excited to make this announcement! I have been invited to exhibit my photography at Photo Beijing 2017 as one of 1,000 international photographers. I have 18 photos that will be on display during the event and I will be sharing them with you one a day.

How did this happen? It’s such a great God story that I want to share it with those of you who are inclined to read more. My journey to my position as the manager/curator of the Blackwell Gallery on Sherman Avenue in Coeur d’Alene is the result of faithfully following God’s direction as he opened doors (and closed others). I started there last October and He has blessed my time there with relationships, opportunities to be creative and financial resources.

In June the President of the Photographic Art Society for the country of China, Yang Yuanxing, walked into my little gallery and walked straight to an exhibit of my photography. What ensued after an hour of visiting (fortunately he had an interpreter in his group) was an invitation to participate in this amazing international event. God thing … you bet!!

I have spent the last 2 months submitting photos and communicating with the Organizing Committee and am happy to have my invitation letter.

The story gets better … Yang had the resources of the organization to be able to “host” certain photographers and consequently they are paying for me to travel to Beijing and will host my hotel, meals and transfers.

I’ll start over the next 18 days by sharing the photos that I have been able to capture ThruBlueiis (through my blue eyes) and then will bring you along if you’d like and share the experience of China with you via photos.

My theme for my Photo Beijing exhibit is “Carry the Beautiful With You” inspired by one of my favorite authors … and one of my favorite quotes: “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

I think photography is a wonderful way that we have to help us capture a moment, a feeling, a memory … and carry it with us.

I have been following Beth’s adventure on Facebook as she has been in China celebrating her art.  After some anxious moments pre-trip when her visa and passport were not delivered in time she continued to see God’s hand in the details and made it to the opening ceremony despite all of the snafus. God thing?  You betcha.

I have so much admiration for Beth and love that she is getting this fabulous opportunity to share her work with others who may never had had the chance to view it.   She even had the chance to have a private tour with the President of the Photographic Art Society for the country of China, Yang Yuanxing, What a dream she must be living right now.

Image from Beth Rich Brown’s Facebook page

What I love about Beth’s photography is how she pairs the most wonderful quotes with each of her brilliant offerings.  She told me that during her quiet time as she looks at the images she is able to find the perfect quote, the perfect scripture, the perfect sentiment that pairs with the photographs.  I love that, don’t you?

I really want my readers to check out Beth’s work but I will share just one of her images below so that you will get drawn in.  I am tricky that way, you know.

 

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Johm 1:5

Image by Beth Rich Brown at www.thrublueiis.com

Please join me in celebrating with my childhood friend, Beth Rich Brown, as she shares her life journey through her photography. I love the greeting cards she creates and know that this is just the beginning for her.  You can follow along on her adventures by clicking on the following links below to connect with her on social media.  You won’t be sorry.

And Beth, when you read this, know that I am so proud to call you friend and to reconnect with you.  You are a true inspiration.

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  1. dawnkinster
    October 16, 2017 at 07:49 am

    How wonderful!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 16, 2017 at 07:50 am

      Yes. I am so happy for her.

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  2. Jena
    October 16, 2017 at 07:52 am

    Thank you for a wonderful post! I do love it when good things happen. What an experience for your friend!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 16, 2017 at 07:58 am

      Thanks, Jena. I think sometimes we forget to celebrate all of the good things that happen. I am thrilled for Beth. She has such passion for life and is such a really sincerely wonderful person it makes it easy to highlight her!

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  3. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    October 16, 2017 at 09:00 am

    Congratulations, Beth! I am on my way to your website shortly to check out your work. What a blessing to have your talents shared in an international venue. And I love that your find the perfect quote or bible verse to accompany your photos.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 16, 2017 at 09:28 am

      Her work is phenomenal. I think she has changed her website a bit and I am not sure you can order cards online like you used to be able to but you can definitely enjoy her work and contact her if you see something you like. Thanks for your support of her–she is amazing. And not just because we share the same name now. 🙂

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  4. Marci B
    October 16, 2017 at 09:32 am

    I went to her instagram site – love the photos!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 16, 2017 at 09:52 am

      Yes—she is VERY talented. She has an amazing eye and I love how she finds the perfect quote for each shot.

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    2. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 17, 2017 at 07:31 am

      She is really talented and her Instagram account definitely shows that, doesn’t it?

      Reply
  5. Darlene
    October 16, 2017 at 10:23 am

    How wonderful to have a talented friend with your name! Did you ever get mistaken for each other? Love her work. She deserves all the success she has garnered.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 17, 2017 at 07:30 am

      She is amazing. She was Beth Rich in grade school and married a Brown later on in life. I gave up my maiden name when I married as well but it is such a great story, isn’t it? Glad you love her work as well.

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  6. susi_snaps
    October 16, 2017 at 11:01 am

    Beyond amazing. As a hobby photographer this makes me so happy to read. Lately, whenever I get a compliment on my photography it really makes my day. It means so so much to me, especially since photography means so much to me.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 17, 2017 at 07:29 am

      She has such talent. You do as well —photography is such a gift to others. I am always blessed by your photographs as well.

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  7. Jeni / JeniEats (@JeniEats)
    October 17, 2017 at 06:15 am

    Thanks for sharing your friend and her talents with us. I am having fun looking at her photography. I really love her landscapes!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 17, 2017 at 07:28 am

      She is so talented, isn’t she? I love how she gets the most ordinary shots but makes them extraordinary. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  8. Mama's Empty Nest
    October 18, 2017 at 08:15 am

    Wow, what a blessing for her! Your friend does have amazing talent and it sounds like she gives credit and glory to the One who bestowed the talent on her. Such a neat story!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      October 18, 2017 at 04:32 pm

      Absolutely! She understands where her talent comes from and gives full acknowledgment to the Creator. I am so thrilled to have reconnected with her.

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