Heather Rouba won Mrs. Oklahoma America!

My friend Heather Rouba was honored with the title of Mrs. Oklahoma America 2009 last night!

Heather contacted me a few months ago with questions about being Mrs. Oklahoma and about my platform of divorce support and divorce prevention. It turns out that we had had similar experiences: Both of us are adult children of divorce who were profoundly affected by our parents' decision. Heather will spend her year promoting her platform of Strengthening Marriage & Family as Mrs. Oklahoma America 2009, as well as Mrs. America's national platform of supporting music education. I am very proud of Heather, not only for her accomplishment last night, but also because I know that she will accomplish great things this year with the title, make Oklahoma proud, and represent all of the women in pageantry in a positive light. I have had the chance to get to know Heather and I look forward to hearing more about her year.

There are many wonderful pageants available for married women, especially in Oklahoma. I feel fortunate that Mrs. Oklahoma International, Mrs. Oklahoma America, and Mrs. Oklahoma United States all have excellent leadership, providing opportunities for married women to better themselves and make a difference.

One week from today, I will help Mr. Oklahoma 2009 crown my successor at the Mrs. Oklahoma International pageant. It has been a wonderful year, so ending it will be bittersweet, but I am thrilled at the chance to welcome a new woman to our sisterhood and share with her all of the wonderful experiences of being Mrs. Oklahoma!

Congrats Heather and Mrs. OK International delegates, I will see you on Friday night!