Gateway Send-off!

I can't believe yesterday was my Gateway Send-off. Seriously, I feel as though I was crowned a month ago. I have to thank absolutely everyone for helping me on my journey to prepare for Miss Missouri.  Like I mentioned in a previous post, I have been working all year to make my feet grow bigger to fill the shoes of Miss Missouri. After yesterday, I know I have a lot of supporters praying with me that I will have the blessing to take a few steps in those shoes next Saturday.

I know only half of our year is over together, but I would remiss not thanking those who have helped me so much in preparing for Miss Missouri:
Thanks to everyone for coming out and sharing the day with my sister queens and I! Karen, Kara, and Kate, I am so happy to have your family involved in the Miss Missouri Little Sister program. I treasure Kate as my Little Sister and am so blessed to have shared the past 4 years with her. Karen, you are amazing. I have loved having you as my host mom and I cannot wait to share in the exciting adventures we will have this year! Charlee, Morgan, and Jillian, I couldn't have asked for better sister queens. I have loved getting to know you all better and grow closer with each one of you. You all are going to do great and I will be there cheering on each one of your names!! Mal and Gary, thanks for being... you. You are the support, the rock, and the love in Gateway, donating your time, energy, and expertise to all aspect of our service. Gina, Mary, and Kerri, you have made an undeniable difference in me. Thank you for helping me become the best version of me that I can be.

Thanks to my mom and dad, without whom we would have not had the send-off, and without whom I would be lost. Thank you for being my second planner and helping me in every way you possibly can. My success in life is as much yours as it is mine. I love you both. 

Well, tomorrow I begin my next rotation, Rheumatology as a YEAR 4 student! Sunday, I leave for Miss Missouri!! Again, thank you so much for your support through my year thus far!