Jaime,
You’re awesome. You have truly opened my eyes to many of the limitations imposed by society on the handicapped! Best of luck in your endeavor to become Miss Wheelchair America! You Go Girl!

Good Luck!!!! Make Kentucky Proud!!

Jaime,

Congratulations for being the first recipient of 20 People Choose Awards Votes.

Robert Watson
President, Ms. Wheelchair America

Words can’t express how proud I am of you. You are my hero. I have never met anyone who has overcome any challenge that has come thier way like you, you don’t know the meaning of “give-up”. In the six years since we first met,you have shown me what a true work ethic really is, you have shown me what it means to take responsibility for one’s own actions, I know I am a better person just for knowning you.

Good Luck in the Pagent, all my love, your devoted husband and biggest fan.

Best of luck in the competition! You will be an inspiration to many.

Jamie
I’ve known you for a long time now and you have surpassed every goal you’ve reached for. I expect nothing less than to see you as the next Ms. Wheelchair America.
You will make a difference.

Love you, Rod Spence

Jaime,

You were a blessing to our family on the day you born and you haven’t stopped yet! We are so very proud of you and you are an inspiration to us all! Go get ‘em, honey! With much love always, Kelli, Mark & the cousins!

Wanted to say congratulations for being Ms Wheelchair Kentucky. 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!

James and I are so proud of you. I have forwarded the information on to many of our friends and relatives, inviting them to vote for you. Best wishes to you and John and the children. May the Lord bless you as you advocate for this cause.

Rock on girlfriend! I am so proud of you and all of your accomplishments . . . you are truly an inspiration!

Frogs forever!

Hi Jamie - I just wanted to introduce myself since I won’t be able to meet you at the National Pageant. I am the state coordinator for Ms. Wheelchair Washington 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. 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!

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

I wish you the best of luck!

I wish you all the luck in the world. Just do what you do and you’ll do fine. You got my love and support.

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

good luck i love you. jenna

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

Jaime,
Best of luck in these upcoming weeks. Thank You for all you did for me this summer when I need help dealing with a student in a wheelchair. I learned then 1) how much you care abut what you are doing to try to increase gradution rates and 2)what a difficult task you are trying to tackle. I know you make me proud to know you and you will make the whole state proud as well.

Jamie and the whole SOS staff

Hi Jaime!
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

Just want to wish you much success next week, and tell you how much we love you! We continue to be amazed at your many accomplishments and are so proud of you. From a 3lb.3oz “peanut”, to the incredible young woman you have become, you have touched the lives of thousands of people from California to Georgia and are an inspiration to all who know you. Have a fun week in Maryland, making lasting memories and many new friends. You are such a blessing and God’s greatest gift to us. Our prayers will be with you and John that everything goes well. Grandpa and Grandma will be cheering you on from the heavens above, and Jenna and Jackson and us, from Georgia!! Good luck. Love, Mom and Dad

Jaime- Congratulations on your title of Ms Wheelchair Kentucky . You have a very busy and exciting week ahead of you in Rockville Maryland. Embrace every moment of this once in a 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.
I also have a MA in Higher Education Adminsitration and if my boss has anything to do with it I will starting my Phd program next summer.

Autumn Grant
Ms Wheelchair America 2007
Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts 2006
Ms Wheelchair Massachusetts State Coordinator

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

Deborah Barnes
Ms Wheelchair DC

Jamie,

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

Hey, Jaime! Good luck, and have fun!

Hello Jaime,

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

Good Luck at Nationals Jaime!!

Good luck! We are so proud of you!

Jaime,

Since joining our family we have come to love and admire you. You have not let your disability stop your dreams or the reality of them. While continuing your education, teaching and being involved in the community, you found time to make our son’s dream come true by giving him two loving children. We pray for you the opportunity to advocate for the disabled across America and continue to bring awareness of the need for proper housing. Should you find a coin in your path you will know that Randall is sending best wishes and a prayer from heaven above. Continue to be who you are and the rest will fall into place. Good luck!

Love, Kaye, Kim, Kristi, Donnie and Grannie

Jaime,

Thank you for your wonderful smile and outstanding character. You have made the University of Louisville, not to mention Kentucky, very proud. Enjoy the rest of your ceremonies!

Jaime, You are truly an inspiration to many! Good luck at Ms. Wheelchair America, but remember this: You’ve already made KY proud with all you have done to promote your platform!

Jamie, God Bless you during your journey…I believe you will win MWA…you are a winner already.
Sherry MWKy 2007

Jaime, I met your husband yesterday at one of the metro stations. He spoke very highly of you and all that you have done. I really wish you the best of luck in the competition and continue to be a blessing to others. Again, good luck and enjoy your stay here in Maryland.

hey aunt jamie i wish u alot of luck i think u will do great !!!! : )
love ,
erin

I hope your having a wonderful time and GOOD LUCK!

Good luck, Jaime!

Looking great James!

Have a blast and GOOD LUCK even though I doubt you need it!

Love ya!

Jaime~ I wish you all the best in the competition. You are greatly admired and an inspiration to so many!
Love,
Susan

Hi Mommy,You are the best Mommy in the whole world! We wish you lots of luck and love you very much!!! “too” “miss you. “I do it Grandma”…Hi Daddy. Bye

Jaime, Congratulations! What a great adventure and experience, Good Luck! You continue to inspire and amaze me. I may be biased, but your compassion, energy, knowledge, commitment, motivation, vision, and spirit are second to NONE! I can’t wait to hear all the great stories about this experience. Thank you for being Jaime, challenging me, and confronting life.

Hi Jaime~

I am so proud of what you have done in the many years that I’ve known you and worked with your mom.

You are so talented in all areas. You have blossomed into a beautiful woman since I met you in the 5th grade. As a counselor at Camp Invention, I was able to see you at work with children. You are one amazing lady!

Good luck in the competition! You will always be #1 to me!

Love,
Leslie

Jaime–you are awesome! Congratulations and GOOD LUCK! Oh, and “Go Frogs!!”

Hey Jaime!
Best of Luck to you in MD but we know you won’t need it! We are really excited for you and are waiting for the call with the good news (: ! Have a blast and thank you for your wonderful friendship. It means the world to all of us! Love you! The Cinotto Clan

I am so proud of you “Best Buddy in the Whole Wide World”!

And you totally looked hot in all your pictures:)

I want to hear your speech when you get back home! I’m sure it was fabulous.

CONGRATULATIONS Jamie!!
You did a superb job in Maryland.
You definitely are a winner!
LOVE+BLESSINGS
Sherry

Jaime- Congratulations on Runner Up and Miss Congeniality! I am so proud of you and you truly deserve it!!

Jaime, Congratulations on being a finalist AND on being selected Miss Congeniality! It was so great to hear that you are still advocating there in KY.

We still love ya in Georgia!!!

Gail

Jaime,

It was such a pleasure to get to know you and John this past week at Nationals! Congratulations on placing as 4th Runner Up and on receiving the Ms Congeniality Award. Please continue to keep up all of your great advocacy work in Kentucky…

xoxo
Kristen McCosh
MWA 2008

Jaime,
I am sad to share that Casey will not be playing in the finals for baseball. Please keep in touch
lbrown35@windstream.net
It is a pleasure to have such a wonderful new friend.
Lorinda

Jaime,
Congratulation! You are a delight. Good luck with the new job.
Nadia

Jaime,

I cannot believe that Nationals is over! WOW what a wonderful week! It was a true pleasure and a blessing to get to know you and John. I hope that you and John made it back to Kentucky safely. Congratulations again on being in the top 5 you so deserve it. I hope the rest of your year as Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky! Good Luck with your new job and if you are ever in Asheville NC, please look me up. Take care yourself, John and the little ones. Hope to talk to you soon. You did Kentucky very proud!

Brandee Ponder
Ms. Wheelchair NC 2008

Jamie,
It was a pleasure meeting you! You have a wonderful sprit that everyone feels. Hope to always keep in touch.
Shari Cooper
Ms. Wheelchair Ohio 2008

Congratulations on being in the top five. Good luck in your future endevours!

Jamie,

I am so proud of you! Congrats for making it in the top five!!! You are such a blessing to our family, and a wonderful role model for people everywhere. You are truly an amazing person!

Love You,
Jenny

IT’S BEEN A FEW MONTHS SINCE THE “NATIONALS”. MOST OF US HAVE GONE BACK TO OUR “OTHER LIVES”. I AM BUSY WITH THE DC SCHOOL SYSTEM. VISITING INACCESSIBLE SCHOOLS (SOMETIMES GETTING CARRIED UP STAIRS TO PROVE A POINT). SOMETIMES TEARING DOWN INADEQUATE BATHROOM STALL DOORS WITH MY CHAIR (POOR CHAIR) OH WELL… KEEPING BUSY. HOPE ALL’S WELL WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. TAKE CARE. IT WAS AWESOME MEETING YOU IN JULY