Before I go any further...

I'd like to mention that not only did my mom and I travel all over North Carolina, but my dad did as well! He was (and still is) my sound guy and roadie as we like to call him. He sets up all my PA equipmet for EVERY single booking, cues up my tapes, puts all of my soundtracks in order of the set list, controls the PA during the performances, helps with the sale of any of my CD's, breaks down the PA system, loads it into the car and drives us back home, not to mention providing comic relief. My performances have always been a family event. When I would perform to soundtracks or at pageants where my mom did not accompany me, she and dad would always be right in the front row, cheering me on. Although I can no longer compete in pageants because I went from a "Miss" to a "Mrs", my mom and dad are always my biggest cheerleaders at any event that I perform. They know the songs as well as I do and I can always see my mom out of the corner of my eye at the climax of each song. She can barely stand to sit in her seat and it's so funny to watch. We've enjoyed our experiences together and I know there are still many more to come. The show ain't over! We will continue to perform and speak at events. Who knows what will come of it? I look forward to finding out.