It’s Dec. 31, 2014, what a year it has been. It’s had it’s
ups and downs like any other year. I know it’s been a while since I have
updated my posts so I thought I’d sum it all up in this post.
One of the highlights of this past year was competing in the
Ms. Wheelchair America pageant in Long Beach, CA. where I met a lot of very
inspiring people. Thought I did not win the title of Ms. Wheelchair America I
can away from the pageant with great friends and quite an eye opening experience
to people with disabilities.
After coming back life was a little interesting I guess you
can say. While I had appearances and speaking engagements like attending and
speaking at the “People First” conference which happened to be very close to
this year, a couple weeks after returning to WA. I took a couple of spills out
of my wheelchair and ended up fracturing both legs. Of course being the active
person I am that did Not slow me down very much. I did limit transferring a
bit. After about two and a half months with braces on my legs, the day before
Thanksgiving I got them take off!!
The People First Conference was very interesting and I met a
lot of people who are definitely changing the way mainstream society looks at
people with disabilities. The conference I believe was three days. I also
decided to join the local People First Chapter and will be running for a
position on their board.
Another appearance I had was attending a very special,
public wish for Seattle’s own super hero Red Lightening put on by the Make A
Wish Foundation in in the Seattle area and the EMP Museum.
After that I was invited to be again on Feet On The Street
and also to make an appearance and speak at their Christmas Party.
I know I am forgetting to mention some other speaking engagements
so I will leave it at that for now and will update more a little later.
I hope everyone is having a Wonderfully Festive holiday
season for those who celebrate!!
P.S. I will be posting pictures to this blog, but if you haven't already please "Like" the Ms. Wheelchair Washington Facebook page!!
