I know you’ll enjoy your time at MWA! Make connections, make memories, but most importantly make friends!!!

Wanted to say congratulations for being Ms Wheelchair Michigan. 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! By the way, it has been nice meeting you on MySpace so we could get to know each other before heading to Rockville!

Hi Kathleen- 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 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

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

Hi Kathleen!
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

Kathleen-Congratulations on your title of Ms Wheelchair Michigan . 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.
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

Kathleen,

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 Kathleen,

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

We are so proud of you and wish you the very best during the next few days. Knock ‘em dead Kathy!

I hope you are having the time of your life and enjoying every minute! I know you are making Michigan proud!! I know you are touching lifes and fulfilling the purpose God has for YOU!

I am praying for you!

Greetings from your home state. You wouldn’t know me from Eve, (Shelly is friend.) but it was nice meeting you at Culvers in Grand Rapids. May you have favor in everyone’s eyes, wisdom from above, quick adjustment to every situation, & speech filled with grace. Amen!

You go Girl! Have a wonderful memory filled week.

We love you and are so proud of you! You Rock!

HI Kathy!
WE are wishing you the best of luck (although we know you don’t need it, you have God on your side!)
Enjoy every minute and take tons of pictures and make lots of new friends! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! We all wish we could be there with you!

Sending you our best prays and wishes!
Karen, Bob and Paige

Kath-
Hi there beauty. I just wanted to wish you the best luck!! I’m thinking of you. Have fun!
XOXOX
Love you-Krissy

Kath - I am not sure how I’ll be able to express my most sincere thanks for allowing me this wonderful opportunity this week! I have had one of the most memorable, meaningful & fulfilling times of my life! I love you with all my heart. I am so proud to have you as my sister! You ARE Ms. Wheelchair America to me already! I know you will excel in anything you do! God bless you and David - Kirk, Keith, Kal & I all love you to pieces! Kol

Hi Kathy,

I’m so glad I got the opportunity to spend an entire week with you, but sad that it had to end. You are and amazing, inspirational and beautiful woman. I love you and hope that we are able to stay in touch

Kathy,

Just wanted to say we are very proud of you and it was a real joy to work with you and your husband.
Can’t wait for you to get back home with ton’s of pictures for us to see.
Congratulations.

Diane, Jennifer, Liane, Deb, and Julie.

Kathleen,

It was such a pleasure to get to know you this past week at Nationals! Congratulations on placing as 3rd Runner Up, and on all of your accomplishments. Please continue to keep up all of your great advocacy work in Michigan…

xoxo
Kristen McCosh
MWA 2008

I have never met a more gracious and beautiful person. You aren’t an advocate for disabled women, but women everywhere. I am so honored we shared the MWA experience and the stage together.

Jaime Blanton
MWKY 2008

Kathy, I really hope you check your messages still. I admire you so much with your grace and faith. Stay in touch. Love you and Colleen so much
Lorinda
lbrown35@windstream.net

Kathleen,
It was great meeting you and sugar. Congratulation and best wishes to all of your adventures.
Nadia

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

If you want to stay in touch please email me at reevepupandkittens@sbcglobal.net

Kathey:

I’m so proud of you and you should be so proud of yourself. Sorry I missed it!!!!! You are awesome!!!

Love ya girl!!!!!

Jill Caruso