Wheelchair Kansas for 2016 is to encourage everyone that our weaknesses can become our greatest assets for accomplishing goals and overcoming obstacles, if we are willing to embrace them. In fact, God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame those which are mighty [1 Cor. 1:27]. I believe the greatest lesson I have learned as a person living with a disability is that is okay to dep
end on others for help because it has caused me to look beyond myself to the ultimate source of my strength and that it why I view my disability as a gift from God. Therefore, I will gladly boast of my weaknesses that the power of Christ might be seen in me! [2 Cor. 12:9b]. That is why I'm not ashamed to say I was afraid to even compete for the title of Ms. Wheelchair Kansas because of the responsibilities that it would entail, not to mention the fact that I don’t necessarily enjoy speaking in public; I don't travel well; and I don't have the ideal mode of transportation or the finances to adequately support myself in this endeavor, so it would seem like all odds are against me, right? Then, I came across a friend's Facebook post about two months ago that has resonated with me ever since, as he asked the question, “Can you meet your expectations on your own strength and skill? If so, then you probably need to set your expectations higher.” Therefore, I am exactly where I need to be. Consequently, I am confident that this is exactly what I am supposed to be doing because I have the assurance that, even with faith as small as a mustard seed, these mountains of obstacles can and will be moved. Nothing is impossible with God!
