Wanted to say congratulations for being Ms Wheelchair Nebraska. 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!

Lorinda-
I’d like to wish you luck as you prepare to compete at Nationals. The entire MWNE board and myself are so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished before and during your reign as Ms. Wheelchair Nebraska 2008. Have a great time!

Hi Lorinda- 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 Lorinda, 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 Lorinda!
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

Lorinda- Congratulations on your title of Ms Wheelchair Nebraska . 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

Thank you for the kind words. I also look forward to meeting you. See you in Rockville.

Lorinda,

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 Lorinda,

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

Dear Lorinda,
We wish you the best. Dawn is our sister-in-law and Lee is my brother. I work with special needs kids and do physical and aquatic therapy, and just took them to swim with the dolphins in Florida this week. Keep sharing the great news that the wheelchair is not who you are, as Lee says, he is not a blind person, he is a person first who is visually impaired. You are all people first and always!
Warm regards,
Peggy & Charley Harper, & family
Duluth, Georgia

My cousin, my cousin! I am so proud of you, my beautiful cousin! Enjoy your time in Maryland — just let your light shine so all can see the beauty in you - and WHO that light is! So proud of you — love you!
Amy

Lorinda,

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

xoxo
Kristen McCosh
MWA 2008

Hi Lorinda, I just love you so much and am so grateful to have gotten to know you at the Nationals. I am looking forward to a very long and wonderful friendship.

Luv ya lots,

Randi

You’re zest for life, your smile and your sense of humor made MWA so much fun. I have always loved Nebraskans, but now I love you, friend. John and I are so happy we met. Please stay in touch.

Jaime Blanton
MWKY 2008

Lorinda,
Congratulation on completing Nationals. I am sorry I did not get a chance to get to know you better. You are a dynamic lady. Best wishes in all of your adventures and good luck with the kids.
Nadia

Hi Lorinda,

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.

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