Those of us who were lucky to have someone see something in us long before we saw it in ourselves know how impactful it can be. We are thrilled to highlight some of those stories and honor some of the OG heroes.
Chet Pajardo
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:5 NIV) Honestly, Jesus Christ saw me clearly before I could see myself. I was one of those lost sheep, mindlessly roaming around, thinking that I had all the answers before He found me. Read more>>
Carey Adela
My friends, my community all saw me before I could see myself. They believed in me before I even knew there was something to believe in. But if you are asking for one person, that would have to be my favorite English teacher in High School, Jackie. Jackie constantly and consistently poured into me and. Read more>>
Mary K. Tilghman
That would have to be my grandmother. She believed I was the most perfect child she ever knew. Or at least she made me feel that way. When the opportunity to go to the Miss America Pageant came along, I wanted to take my grandmother. Read more>>
