It Takes A Village!

I am sitting here writing this and am in complete disbelief that I am less than 1 week away from continuing my journey to Jacksonville.  I am beyond excited to meet my pageant sisters and to share my passion for my platform.  I am so excited that I have been packed for nearly 6 weeks now! Each and every last detail has been planned and accounted for and I can hardly wait.

Before I go I must take the time to thank my "village".  My family has been my rock and the reason why I can do so many appearances, nearly 80 already!  I am thankful for their unending love and support.  My husband has chosen to do everything he can do to accommodate my appearance schedule and ensure that our children still thrive.  My parents are making the journey to Jacksonville to support me in person and I am over the moon!  My sisters are always calling and following my activities on social media.  My in laws are caring for my children for the competition week and are in great hands.

I am lucky to feel so loved and hope that the judges see in me what my family does.  I am prepared, I am confident, and I am ready.  Let's go and bring the title back to New Jersey!!!!

Live What You Love,
Amber Mack
Mrs. New Jersey International 2015

Special Olympics

I am just entering into my second month of my reign and I can hardly believe the opportunities that have been presented to me.  This journey is truly what you make of it and I am very fulfilled.  Some of my most memorable appearances have been the times I have connected one on one with Special Olympics athletes.  I was honored to speak at the opening of the Mercer County Area Games and I was also blessed to assist during the awards ceremonies.  Next week I will be involved in the Unified Relay as the Special Olympics torch makes it way to Los Angeles to open the World Games.  After that I am looking forward to coaching my track and field athletes at the New Jersey State Games.  Working so closely with special needs individuals gives you a chance to live life momentarily through their eyes.  It teaches you what is truly important and also how to make an impact on those around you.  I highly encourage everyone to try volunteering for Special Olympics at least once, I promise you will not regret it.

Live the life you love,
Amber Mack
Mrs. New Jersey International 2015