Mrs. International Pageant

Skeeter and I arrived in Chicago on Monday July 13. We spent two days exploring Chicago in perfect sunny weather. It felt like Heaven compared to the 102 we left in Houston. Tuesday night I met all the amazing women who came for the Mrs. International pageant.

Wed. our group toured Chicago in a double decker bus. It was a great opportunity to get to know the other contestants. When we returned we went straight to rehearsals. I loved every second!


By Friday I had the opening number down and was so ready for the prelims!

Saturday night when I was announced as part of the top ten finalists, by heart leapt! I felt so honored to be among the most amazing women I have ever met.. some of whom were not standing with me in the top ten. I can honestly say that I gave my best. I prayed to be transparent so that others could see CASA through me... and I know I accomplished that goal. I was blessed to have confidence, stamina and endurance.

My name was called as 2nd runner up....so exciting! What went through my mind as they called my name was something my sister Lisa said when she finished her marathon last year. "Why not challenge ourselves to be extraordinary, even if it is just for one moment?" Lisa, I had my moment--- and it was wonderful.