Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

As I recover from one of the best weeks of my life I wanted to express my gratitude for those who brought me to this point.  In no particular order, because a team is comprised of people who come together for a common goal with no part being greater than another, I would like to thank Mary Richardson for giving me this amazing opportunity and allowing me to be a part of your family.  Valerie Hayes and Laine Berry, my life would truly not be the same without you!  Clay Spann your photographic talent is unparalleled and boy do you make me look good!  Joey Retherford and Suzy Bootz, thank you for your many kindnesses!  Miss Susanne, Jodi, Scott and Burnee your love and guidance through pageant week was immeasurable.  Eddie Peterson, what can I say, the light that shines from within you wraps around me like a warm blanket and makes me feel like all is well always!  Paula and Laura, I can hardly wait to see your shots!  Janet Bolin, you were an amazing role model!  To the class of 2012, wow...you ladies are what all Mrs. tiitle holders should aspire to be and I am honored to have been named amongst your top ten!  Sarah Bazey you were crowned our queen and the judges made a truly wonderful selection! Now, on to my sponsors and those who have been so supportive here locally in Las Vegas.  Stephanie Hill of A Beautiful U, you have not only been a sponsor but a dear, dear friend for many years and you bless my life!  LJ Harness of Cadillac of Las Vegas you are always there for me!  Rick Singer and Ella Roberts thank you for making me a part of the "Let's Talk News Now" family!  To the wonderful folks at Qivana, thank you for the wonderful products throughout these past months!  RJ Demman, thank you for making me a celebrity endorser for Duzoxin Slim!  What fun!  Xzabko Scott, your talents with my hair made me ready to compete and have cameras in my face!  Speaking of cameras, Jerry Metellus, thank you for my autograph shots!  To my fellow board and committee members for the Las Vegas St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The American Heart Association I LOVE serving with you all!  To all of you in cyber space, Facebook, Twitter, Blogspot, thank you for always supporting and lifting me...you are so appreciated!  To my Mom, Dad, little brother, Joyce and Kelly you are ALWAYS there to support me with unquestioning love and loyalty and I love you all so much!  What can I say to you, my dear husband Edward, you are THE MOST AMAZING human being I have EVER known!  You love and support me unconditionally and never utter even a minor complaint about my time commitments!  Without you and Aidan by my side I could never fly so high!  Finally, thank you God for this life.  I am so blessed in so many ways and to you goes the absolute credit, my love and gratitude!  With love and appreciation to you ALL I am proudly, Mrs. Nevada International 2012, Deborah Ashton-Cooke.