Today, I have a story to warm your heart about a little boy that I met this past week while giving a school presentation.
He was a second grader, a small boy with a big grin on his face. As I spoke, I noticed that he was listening very carefully, and would nod at me when I made eye contact with him. I was discussing the importance of having goals and why we set goals for ourselves. Instantly, his small hand shot up in the air. I paused for a moment to answer his question, and when I did, he stood up and said loudly and proudly, "Miss Kansas, I have a goal, and I will work hard because of you!"
I have the honor of being a spark of motivation for children. However, I have learned that as I am a spark for them, that the children are even more of a spark of motivation for myself. As I continue to meet the people of Kansas, I appreciate how incredible of a state I am able to represent, the wonderful people who live here, and understand that as years pass, our state will continue to be just as remarkable because of the children who are learning and growing right here in Kansas.
As always, I am continuing to stay quite busy. The past few weeks I have traveled to Udall, Andover, Kinsley, Derby, Pratt, Wichita, Hutchinson, Buhler, Perry, Towanda, Benton, El Dorado, and Clearwater! My theme song should be "On the Road Again."
Also, I am honored to annouce that Katie Stam, our current Miss America, is coming to Kansas to speak on November 2nd at the Wichita State University Metroplex in Wichita, Kansas. This event is free and open to the public, and will begin at 7:00PM. I would love to see you all there!
We have a number of new titleholders to acknowledge, welcoming three new miss titleholders to the class of 2010 Miss Kansas sisterhood and two new teen titleholders to the class of 2010 Miss Kansas Oustanding Teen sisterhood! A big CONGRATULATIONS from the Miss Kansas Organization to Sheena Stoddard, Miss Midway 2010, Lauren Coston, Miss Hay Capitol 2010, and Belinda Post, Miss Maple Leaf 2010! Another congratulations to Shelby Corder, Miss Maple Leaf Oustanding Teen 2010, and Margie Hartwig, Miss Hay Capitol Oustanding Teen 2010! We are so proud to have each of you as a representative of the Miss Kansas Organization!
Lastly, this post's shout out is dedicated to the woman who can do it all- my mother, Lisa. She is my helper, organizer, cook, editor, work out buddy, and best friend, and I couldn't do it without her. Thank you momma, I love you!
Seems as if colder weather is around the corner for us here in Kansas. Stay warm!
All my blessings,
Becki