05/07/2024
As many wonderful people gather tonight to celebrate the cherished memory of Shalie Dawn Bucholz Lipp, I want to share the news of how Shalie's zest for life and passion for mixed martial arts was displayed at the 138th Annual North Dakota Newspaper Association Convention this past weekend in Mandan.
I only entered three items in the Better Newspaper Contest, none more dear to me than the "Lipp Lifestyle" story.
The entries were judged by a panel of newspaper professionals from West Virginia, who awarded Shalie's story first place in the "Sports Feature" category.
The panel was able to read about Shalie's adventurous life, and realized how transcendent and impactful she was as a person, evident by their first place selection.
Then, Shalie's story was displayed on the projector for a large crowd that included North Dakota and South Dakota Newspaper Association members at the joint convention.
It makes me happy to know that more people were introduced to the "Lipp Lifestyle," reading about Shalie's magnificent character traits and hopefully being motivated through her legacy. For the first time, the convention featured pop-up displays of the winning stories, meaning Shalie's article was posted in the ballroom for hundreds of people to read following the awards ceremony.
I hope we never stop talking about Shalie Lipp, the person and the fighter, the friend and the family member.
"Every (wo)man has two deaths, when (s)he is buried in the ground and the last time someone says his/her name. In some ways (wo)men can be immortal." - Ernest Hemingway
What does it mean to live the Lipp Lifestyle?
𝟏. 𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒
Working toward your goals without the desire for instant gratification. Enjoying the journey as much as the end result.
𝟐. 𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓
Pouring yourself into the assignment. Bring 100% energy into every effort, be present and invested in what is important to you.
𝟑. 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐖𝐈𝐍
Carry yourself with confidence. Failure is never final when you hold an unwavering belief in yourself.
𝟒. 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒
Become a beacon of hope for the world. Material accomplishments fade away, but supporting others in their unique path leaves a permanent impact.
𝟓. 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐁𝐈𝐆, 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐁𝐈𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐑
Never lose sight of your childhood dreams. No dream is too big, no dream is impossible.
𝟔. 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄
Find purpose in your losses. Be grateful for the positive experiences and the gifts received along the way.
𝟕. 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍, 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇
Find your calling and share it with the universe. Build others up and carry them with strong shoulders.
𝟖. 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐅
Embrace challenges and overcome obstacles in your way. Fortune favors the ambitious, forge forward.
𝟗. 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃
Be deliberate in your responses, be vigilant in obtaining knowledge and spread wisdom like a book.
𝟏𝟎. 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐔𝐏
Be a warrior. Set an example of resiliency, strength and determination.
Thank you for teaching us so much.
