Kitty (also known as OhioKit, one of my most frequent forum readers), sent in pictures of some of her prize wins from the first year of sweeping. Here is what she had to say about her wins:
This is to give hope to those that have not won.
May 5, 2009 is my 1 year anniversary doing sweepstakes.
Here is a brief description of why I started doing sweepstakes.
I had some very difficult months with depression and other permanent health issues. I purchased a book and CD collection from Dr. Wayne Dyer called Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life.
As soon as I started reading it and changing my thoughts, everything in my life started turning around. A few days later, I received an email from About.com Contests. I started entering sweepstakes that day and it was 1 or 2 days later I won a loaf of bread and I was hooked.
As soon as I posted my first win in the forum I found new friends. Sandra and Frank (Luckydog) made me feel so welcome.
After a couple of months of small instant wins, I finally won my first cash win - $100 from MyCoke Rewards. Then I won a grand prize race package of $11,800, but sadly I had to decline it due to health reasons. After that I was in a slump for one and a half months. Then October brought me a Flip Video Camera from Pepsi. In November through May 4, 2009 I have had actual cash/gift card/free food coupons totaling around $900, not counting other small IW's and my many tee shirts and hat wins.
I just want everyone to know if you stay positive, your wins will come.
Thanks for sharing, Kitty, and good luck! If you would like to meet Kitty and our other great forum members, be sure to visit the Sweepstakes Forum.