update

Well I am finally back into the swing of things........I am busy at work and traveling. I met up with Mrs. Delaware while I was in Philly for work. We had a blast and it made me really understand the beauty of Mrs. America!!! The women I met are AWESOME! Cacia and I stay in touch and it was GREAT to see her! Mrs. D.C and I are making plans to see one another over Christmas SOOOOOO excited:) And of course my roomie Mrs. Tn keep in touch and hopefully will see her over Christmas also. I cannot wait to share this experience with the next Mrs. Mississippi!! This has truly been a dream come true and memories to last a lifetime!!

sunny Tucson!!

I am having the time of my life here in Tucson!! What a great place to host the Mrs. America Pageant. I am unable to post pics right now but will get them up ASAP:) Tish (TN and my roomie)) and I are so busy but have met so many incredible people that we can never forget!! We are learning routines every day for the big day......what a workout!! Yesterday we planted trees for the Habitat for Humanity....it was such a great experience I am so glad to give back to the environment! Today we practiced more then went SHOPPING!! The mall is awesome and it was nice to get out and see the city. I promise to post pics soon!! Just wanted to give you a quick update.....tomorrow is golf.......I hope everything goes well...I have never played a day in my life:) Goodnight and talk to you tomorrow!

Mustard Seed visit today

Today I was invited to come visit the Mustard Seed in Brandon, MS! The Mustard Seed is a Christian community for mentally challenged adults who spend their day painting, participating in Bells of Faith (Handbell Choir) and community service projects. Today I was touched and moved by their sweet generosity and loving smiles and lots of hugs, hugs, hugs (which I enjoyed the most:) ). The residents presented me with a poster that I will take on my journey to Mrs. America. Thankyou Mustard Seed, Staff and residents! I had a blast!!!

MRS. AMERICA OR BUST!!

I am so excited about The Mrs. America Pageant!! I have already gained so much from this experience! I could not prepare for such a prestigious event without my family and friends!

They have truly made me feel like a queen. I have met some outstanding people on this journey! From the night I was crowned I became good friends with Mrs. Tennessee, Letitia Carpenter. She is such an inspiration to me and cannot wait to room with her at nationals! I feel so lucky to have her by my side! I must also say that our Director's Bob and Delayna Bridges are OUTSTANDING! I am blessed to have these earth angels in my life. As Mrs. America approaches I am counting the days and hoping that I do not forget anything!!:) Please have a safe trip to Arizona and I will see you there!! MRS. AMERICA OR BUST! :)

We are COMBATING ASTHMA at ASTHMA BOOT CAMP!!

This past week I served as Staff Nurse at Camp Wheeze Away! This camp is for children suffering from asthma put on by the American Lung Association. I had so much fun!! Even though I am not as young as the campers I too suffer from Asthma and enjoyed being a kid again! From morning meds to tug a war in the big field....we were on a mission to Combat Asthma! This camp is so important to our youth suffering with this disease. They were taught how to clean and take care of their equipment, know what triggers their asthma and that Doctors and Nurses are their friends. I can't wait to help next year!!

Miss Central Mississippi Trunk Show

This evening I had the honor of emceeing the trunk show of Miss Central Mississippi - Rachel Hughes. Rachel is a Junior at Mississippi State University and will participate in the Miss Mississippi Pageant in Vicksburg next week. At the trunk show, I introduced her in each outfit she will be wearing during the week of Miss Mississippi. Rachel's platform is MORA (Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency). It was truly an honor to be her Mistress of Ceremony. Stay tuned!!

Happy July 4th!!

On the fourth of July I had the honor to volunteer at the Crafts Center in Ridgeland Ms. The Crafts Center is operated by the Craftsmen Guild of Mississippi. This 2 year old facility houses all the creations from Mississippi artists! From quilts to pottery even blown glass! It is all so beautiful and I am again taken back with Mississippi's talents ..... she is such an accomplished state! It is such an honor and privilege to be the this GREAT state's Ambassador!! Stay tuned!!