Wanted to say congratulations for being Ms Wheelchair Virginia. 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 Rose- 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

Hi Rose,

I won’t be able to attend the MWA. I will be in Albuquerque. I know its not just about the pageant. It’s about the special people that you will meet and the courage you will give to others. I wish you the best. Have fun. (I know you love to travel).

Love ya Sis.

Cindy Lou

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

Rose. I’m proud of you and am grateful to have been an eyewitness over the past 15 years to all that God has done in your life. I wish you the best.

Everyone at WWRC wishes you the very best!

You go girl!

Hello Rose, On behalf of Special Olympics Virginia, I would like to congratulate you! If there is anything that you need; please don’t hesitate contacting me.

Again, Congratulations!

Floyd E. Miller, II
Director of Urban Programs
Special Olympics Virginia

I first meet Rose when we were both contestants at Ms. Wheelchair Virginia 2005-2006. Rose, you have been a great supporter, friend, and example. I have seen you blossom and grow by leaps and bounds. You continue to inspire, educate, and amaze me. With your infectious personality I know you are going to inspire many at MWA and leave with many fond memories and new friends. I will be cheering for you…I wish you the best! I am proud of you!
God bless,
Angie Wilkerson

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

Rose,

I was so excited when I found out that you won Ms.Wheelchair Va!
I want to wish you all the best at Ms.Wheelchair America! I hope we can see each other at a Ms.Wheelchair Va reunion soon! Have the time of your life at Ms.wheelchair America!!

Best of Luck,
Rhonda Adkins

Hi Rose,
It’s Shari, Ms Wheelchair Ohio! I’m very hyped about the pageant. I look forward to meeting you also. See you in 13 days.
Shari

Hi Rose,
Good luck in Ms. Wheelchair America! I know you will be terrific! I had so much fun working with you and getting to know you at Ms. Wheelchair VA.
Have fun beautiful,
Jaclyn

On behalf of the entire MWVA Program, I am writing to extend our love and support to you. We are honored that you will represent our great Commonwealth at the national event and we will be some of your greatest cheerleaders. See you soon.

Hi Rose and congratulations on winning Ms Wheelchair VA 2008.
Best wishes to you as you compete for Ms Wheelchair America.
You are a great representative and role model to so many people.
Thanks for your inspiration and spirit.

Best wishes.
Susan

Hi Rose!
I’m Ashlee Allington Ms. Wheelchair Utah, and I am geared up for a fun filled week! 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

Hi Rose,
I’m so looking forword to meeting you. I wish you luck

Rose- Congratulations on your title of Ms Wheelchair Virginia . 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

Thank you for the words of encouragement. I look forward to meeting you and learning more about your motivational speaking. I have great aspirations to be a speaker and writer. See you soon.

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

Deborah Barnes
Ms Wheelchair DC

Rose,

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 Rose,

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

Rose I wish you the best of luck!! I will be thinking of you and praying for you this week!!

On behalf of the City of Charlottesville, VSA Arts of Charlottesville and Charlottesville Parks and Recreation we wish you luck in the Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant. You are an inspiration to all of us because of your determination and faith. To us you are a winner! We love you!!! Mildred

You will be in our thoughts and prayers this week. to us you are always a WINNER! Mildred

Hey Rose,

Good luck on the the competition. I’m sure you’ll do very well.

Deb

Charlottesville is rooting for you Rose — good luck in the competition and, more importantly, have a wonderful time!! You are a great representative of our community and of our Commonwealth.

Best,
Dave Norris
Mayor, Charlottesville, VA

Rose,

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 Virginia…

xoxo
Kristen McCosh
MWA 2008

John and I feel so blessed that we had the opportunity to share MWA with you. You’re poetry was so beautiful. It matched your amazing spirit. Please keep in touch.
Jaime Blanton
MWKY 2008

The Board of Directors is very proud of your efforts and participation. We love you Rose!
Debra

Hey Rose!

This is Lauren Meigs - I volunteered at the pageant Monday-Thursday in the afternoons. You very generously shared a bookmark with me, and you showed me your book of poetry. I was just wondering if there was any way to purchase a copy of your poetry book - it was truly inspiring, and I would love to share it with people. Thanks so much! Just let me know - laurenmeigs@comcast.net.

- Lauren

Rose,
It was a pleasure meeting you. GOOD LUCK!
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