I had some of the best supporters around while in Vegas. My husband John has been outstanding. He didn't know very much about what he was getting into when I became Mrs. Illinois,but he has been a willing participant. His friends joked he should have to wear white gloves and walk behind me carrying the crown in a glass box. I just told them he should wear a crown as well. That won't happen! But he has proven to be a quick study. He made sure energy bars and water were sent to my room along with fruit. I never loved water so much in my life! On prelimiary night and finals night, it was so wonderful to see family and friends in the audience while I tried to seem polished and cooridnated on stage. They say they couldn't see my knees knocking! Thank you to everyone who made the effort to fly out west. This includes my mother-in-law Bernice, neice Caroline, sister-in-law Lisa Kelly, Gayle Lingle, and Lisa Cannon. My best friends from Nashville, Rona and Michelle, also made it out. It was their first pageant and for Michelle, her first Vegas experience. And to Lisa Neiwolny-Mrs. Illinois US 2006-thank you for guiding me and John through this process. You have been a lifesaver and dear friend. OH! And thanks to my son John for not staying mad at me for being gone.
1)John and I after prelims
2)Rona and Michelle with me after prelims
3)Gayle, Lisa K., Caroline, John, and Bernice
4)Michelle,Rona, John, and Lisa Neiwolny
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