Amana, before I married I was Jodie Henshaw (Kittye Henshaw’s daughter). I am so excited about the opportunity you have in this pageant. I am sorry to hear of your Dad’s death. Do you remember my mom picking you and taking you to church with her? She loved you so and was determined to get you to Sunday School and Church. I will certainly be praying for you during this time. Congratulations on graduating and also your upcoming marriage.
I’m proud of you.

Jodie (Henshaw)Clemons

Congratulations Amanda! It is so wonderful to see how happy you have been lately. You have truly been blessed with a wonderful opportunity, and you have been blessed to have a fantastic person like Jeff to be there for you. I hope many more opportunities will be made available for you through your title and this pageant. I will be praying for you.

Wanted to say congratulations for being Ms Wheelchair Alabama. Look forward to seeing all of the wonderful ladies in Rockville! Even though we might be competing for the same title, it is not about the title but what we can do to promote our cause to all of the Nation! Good luck!

Hi Amanda- Good luck to you Amanda at the National Pageant. I was Ms. WC Washington 2006 and I had a great year. I am sorry I won’t be there to meet all of you this year. I am the state coordinator for Washington state Ms Wheelchair pageant. Good luck in all you do and have a wonderful time at the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant. It was one of the best weeks of my life! Also I am sorry to hear about your dad. I read it in the other message.

Best of luck!
Tammy Wilber
Ms. Wheelchair Washington State Coordinator

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you in advance to the great state of Maryland. I look forward to meeting you. I know that we will all have a great time during the week of Nationals. Good luck and most importantly have fun!!!

Ms. Wheelchair MD

Amanda,

Congratulations on the honor of being Ms. Wheelchair Alabama 2008! I hope your journey has been as much of a blessing as mine has been! I wish you the best of luck in the Ms. Wheelchair America competition and I am looking forward to meeting you!

God Bless You
Brandee Ponder
Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina 2008

Hi Amanda, I’m Rose, Wheelchair Virginia. Are you geared up for week of fun as we complete? I look forward to meeting you. Have a safe and enjoyable rip.

Hi Amanda, I’m Rose, Wheelchair Virginia. Are you geared up for a week of fun as we complete? I look forward to meeting you. Have a safe and enjoyable rip.

My name is Angie Wilkerson: I was Ms. Wheelchair Virginia 2005-2006, second runner-up at Ms. Wheelchair America 2006 and also was awarded the People’s Choice Award. To all contestants, congratulations! As you get ready for MWA I know you are probably very excited and nervous at the same time. I wanted to share these pieces of wisdom based on my experiences and advice I received. You will be glad if you do all of your preparation before going to MWA (prepare & practice speeches, etc.), once you arrive pace yourself- don’t wear yourself out- get your rest and eat well- take care of yourself, enjoy every moment of the experience, take lots of pictures, try to meet and spend time with each contestant- you will be so inspired and enriched by doing so, you are all amazing and special…don’t compare yourself to anyone else- just be the best you that you can be, think of your fellow contestants not as competition but rather as members of a team with the same mission as you. May you all support, encourage, educate, and inspire one another. Have the time of your life and congratulations again to each of you on your achievements.
God bless,
Angie Wilkerson
MWVA 2005-2006

Hi Amanda!
I’m Ashlee Allington Ms. Wheelchair Utah! I just wanted to say good luck! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for all of us, and I look forward to meeting you!

Ashlee

Hello Amanda.
Wanted to wish you Good Luck next week and looking forward to getting to know you.

Amanda- Congratulations on your title of Ms Wheelchair Alabama . You have a very busy and exciting week ahead of you in Rockville Maryland. Embrace every moment of this once and lifetime opportunity and open yourself up to learning from all of the amazing women around you. Best of luck! I look forward to meeting you next week.
Autumn Grant
Ms Wheelchair America 2007
Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts 2006
Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts State Coordinator

Amanda
I have been inspired through reading about you. You are very loved and respected. This speaks highly of you. Look forward to getting to visit with you.

Looking forward to meeting all you young ladies on Monday at the hotel. Have a good trip to Maryland

Deborah Barnes
Ms Wheelchair DC

Amanda,

I wish you a wonderful week at Nationals, full of memories and meaning, with much to be happy about… Know this - you are all already winners, so just let your natural beauty shine through!

xoxo
Kristen McCosh, MWA 2008

Hello Amanda,

In five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, a year in the life?
This exact question from one of my favorite songs from the musical RENT began running through my head from the moment I recieved the title of Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee. How would I measure this year? And now I know I am measuring it in every lesson taught and learned and every friendship made.

I am looking forward to a great week here at Nationals. Thank you for being a part of how I will measure this year.

Kasondra, Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee 2008

LOOKING GREAT GO GIRL YOU CAN DO IT. PRAYING FOR YOU SUE

Hello Amanda, it looks like you’re having lots of fun! I’m happy for you!

Amanda,
I’m so proud of you! I didn’t know about your dad…so sorry.
Have a great rest of the week! You’ll do great…

love you!

Hi Amanda! I’m so excited for you! You look beautiful. Have a wonderful time and good luck :)!!! We’re thinking about you back home :)!

You and Jeff are looking good on 50’s night! Good luck!

OMG! You got to meet Elvis! I’m so jealous. It looks like you’re having a blast!

you are doing a great job. It’s beengreat to get to know you better. Good luck

Your state display looks really good. Great job!

Hey Amanda,
Glad to see you looking so… good! Hope you are having a great time. You and Justin are in my prayers for your safety and happiness.

God Bless,
Lea Ann

Amanda,

It was such a pleasure to get to know you and Jeff this past week! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments, and please continue to keep up all of your great advocacy work in Alabama…

xoxo
Kristen McCosh
MWA 2008

The red dress looked very pretty on you. Looks like you had a wonderful time.

Amanda,
It was a pleasure meeting you. I hope you enjoyed yourself at the MWA program and I wish you the best of luck!

Nadia

Amanda-
The MWA experience is one I am sure we will both remember forever. You and Jeff are such special people, and I am so honored we had the chance to get to know each other. You are a blessing and represent Alabama very well. Please stay in touch. Jaime Blanton

Hi Amanda,

It was wonderful meeting you and your devoted hubby at the pageant. Hope you have recovered from the intense week. If there is anything I can do to support you as Ms Wheelchair Alabama, please let me know. I hope we can work together in the future. Good luck on your autobiography!

Regards,
Shannon Coe
Ms Wheelchair California 2008
First Runner Up Ms Wheelchair America 2009
(530) 204-7628

Hi Amanda,

I was a pleasure getting to know you during the week of Nationals. I wish you continued success in everything that you set out to do. And remember, no matter what, you are always a queen. Keep in touch.

Denise
Ms. Wheelchair Maryland 2008

Congratulations on representing your state in a great way! It was fun meeting you, and wish you best of luck in your future endevours.

Hey girl, I forgot to give you my email address if you want to stay in touch:
reevepupandkittens@sbcglobal.net