Upcoming Events

Thank you to all of my friends who congratulated me about my new Mrs. Tulsa title! I am honestly thrilled and can't wait for the state pageant to be here! In the meantime, I feel great about being able to give back and prepare for the roles of Mrs. Oklahoma and Mrs. America as the current Mrs. Tulsa. Here are some upcoming events:

On September 9, I will be coleading the first workshop of six in the Forever. For Real. workshop series at Family & Children's Services. This particular workshop will be using the PREP curriculum, which is designed for married or engaged couples who want to protect their relationship from negatives and nurture their relationship's positive aspects. The class teaches immediately applicable techniques that will strengthen your marriage and benefit all of your interpersonal relationships. Bobby and I use these techniques in our marriage, and I have to say, the tools really work (if you use them!). Hopefully, we'll give our couples not only information but the enthusiasm and dedication to use what we teach at home. The classes takes place on Wednesday evenings from 6 PM to 8 PM. Click here to register. When it comes to the most important people in our lives, there is always more to learn.

I'm also going to be helping out at OMI booth at the Perfect Wedding Guide bridal show on September 21 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa. Stop by and say hello! Engaged couples can save $45 on their marriage license by attending a Forever. For Real. workshop. Our service delivery coordinator Amanda Carter once said, "Think about how much time you spend planning your wedding. Wouldn't it be worth the investment of 12 hours of your time to invest in your marriage?" Amen, sister. Learn how to keep the spark alive and protect your relationship from negative patterns by attending a workshop in your neighborhood.

Speaking of neighborhoods, Kendall Whittier, Inc.'s annual benefit, "A Beautiful Night For the Neighborhood", is approaching fast! There is still time to purchase your ticket or make a donation for our auction. The benefit will feature a special performance of Forever Plaid! I've never seen it myself but I have heard that this show is hilarious. Come out, laugh, and help out your neighbors by purchasing a ticket to support families from one of Tulsa's largest and most impoverished neighborhoods. Click here for more information about the event, and click here to read more about Kendall Whittier, Inc. or visit us on facebook. Check out the recent Tulsa World article!

This November, I will be judging the All American Idol contest in a benefit for the Bethel Foundation. I cannot tell you enough how wonderful this organization is! While I have chosen to focus on the needs of children after divorce (because I understand what they are going through), Lynda K. Powell, a former single mother herself and founder of the Bethel Foundation, has chosen to focus on meeting the needs of single mothers. I wish my mother would have had this kind of support. Raising three girls, alone, while holding a full-time job, trying to go back to school, while rebuilding yourself and your life emotionally, financially and spiritually is a difficult task for any woman. I can only imagine the strength required. Bethel shows these women that they are not alone, that someone understands their situation and is here to help. I look forward to doing more with Lynda and this wonderful foundation in the future.

My calendar is now filling up fast as I continue to support causes and organizations that mean a lot to me while promoting the Mrs. Oklahoma America organization. Please contact me to book a speaking engagement or other appearance, or to inform me of service opportunity related to helping children and families. Please send the details of the event, location, date and time and I will be sure to get back to you within 24 hours. I especially love speaking to children and youth! I look forward to doing more in Tulsa and throughout Oklahoma this year! I'd love to hear from you!