Last night it felt like the world came together for good and gave a little wink in our direction. Last night good prevailed evil. Last night high school kids didn't seem so bad, I actually kind of liked them.
Last night Kelsey won Homecoming Queen of River Road High School for 2014. Last night was Awesome!!
Last week Kelsey got the news that she was nominated for Homecoming Court among 5 other girls in her senior class. She was elated! I was overcome with emotion as were her Mom and Sister and many others in the family. Grateful that the seniors had bound together to make this moment special for a girl who craved moments like this. Who went out of her way to make everyone around her feel special while she was made to feel less than. I am in awe of Kelsey because she was told she would need a "boy" escort for their pep rally and without missing a beat Kelsey asked Drustin, a boy in her special needs classes and in a wheelchair, to be her escort. This girl's heart is larger than life!!
We went shopping that Saturday to find her two dresses to wear for the events, one for pictures and one for the ceremonies. She was a giddy girl and so happy shopping for these dresses! She picked two that were made perfectly for her, she just lit up when she put them on. A blue one for pictures that made her Pop, while all the other girls wore black. Her other dress was a light blush color with a champagne sash and when Kelsey put it on she looked like a princess. She twirled around in the store and had a smile that was unmatchable!
On the day of homecoming the Fam all attended a Pep Rally where the girls were escorted by their male escorts one by one around the gym. Kelsey and Drustin were the last to be announced and the gym roared louder for them than any others. Kelsey looked beautiful and like she was on cloud 10! We were all so proud and excited to watch her at know she felt as special as she was. That would have been enough. Those moments of pure Joy and happiness!
Later that evening the crowning of queen was moved into the school gym because of a rain storm that hit the area. We all gathered to watch the parents escort the nominees into the center of the gym. Kelsey again last was beaming along side Aunt Tammy and Uncle Steve. She had had her hair and nails done and was gorgeous! To all of our wonder and excitement Kelsey was announced Homecoming Queen of her Senior class!! The moment her name was called Kelsey ran out to the previous winner to accept her crown, flowers, and cape! That moment was untouchable! Kelsey broke down in tears once the reality set, in true Blanton fashion, but quickly pulled it together to relish her moment of glory.
Words cannot describe how special Kelsey is. For all the crap she has had to put with and kept a smile on her face it is amazing to finally let her have her moment!
I think Aunt Tammy said it best in this Facebook Post...
For every quiet lunch you have spent; For every party you have not attended; For every look you have received........You have made a DIFFERENCE! You are a gift and your beautiful spirit has touched so many! Your never ending smile is proof of the JOY that God dwells deeply within you!
Thank you for being such a radiant light in such a dark world!!
I am so proud of you and your nomination!
I love you to the moon and back!!!
Kelsey went out onto the field to be announced after she won. The rain couldn't dampen her happiness. Drustin is an assistant for the Football team and we found him on the sidelines to take this pic!
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