One of the highlights of my life is my participation with a dance group called the Miracle Dancers. This is a group of both young girls and boys as well as young ladies. This group consists of people with various disabilities and do a modified dance routine showing what abilities we do have. It is truly an inspiration to not only be a part of, but to see the reactions of those that watch us. I also play wheelchair tennis and that has really been a confidence builder for me and has encouraged me to get involved in other physical activities as well. I want to encourage others with disabilities to have "can do" attitudes.

I volunteer in my church's disability ministry and that has been a really rewarding experience for me. I work with young children and it has been so much fun and a blessing for me. I have wondered at times where my life might be in five or ten years. I do have goals I want to accomplish, but I have also learned that in life you have to expect the unexpected. When I graduated high school four years ago I had no idea I would be representing Kentucky today. What an honor!