Bella Tucker

Yesterday, I was blessed to be able to meet & spend some time with Bella Tucker, the extraordinary young girl my Mass queens & I held a fundraiser for last week.

I have never been so inspired in my life. Bella is so beautiful inside and out & such a will for life. As an 8 year old, she is living with a smile on her face after having all four limbs amputated. But by looking at her face, you'd never guess. Mrs. Massachusetts International, Jane Marshall; and Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, Brooke Bibeault; experienced this incredible day with me. I can't put into words how I felt after visiting Bella. She gives you a sense of strength when you look at her and try and imagine just a little of what the past few months were like in her life. I know she has the most powerful, amazing life ahead of her & I will do everything possible to help make all of her dreams come true.

She will be flown out to Philadelphia soon to get Prosthetic limbs. As soon as she gets back, Jane, Brooke and I will be taking her shoe shopping!! I'm very, very excited for this!

Bella is also blessed to have the most dedicated family I have ever seen in my life. Her father is not only by her side every second, but willing to do her hair, feed her, or just encourage her to take her medicine. We also met her wonderful neighbors, cousins, aunt, and grandmother. With a family like that, I know Bella will be able to get through any obstacle life throws at her.

You have so many people who love you Bella, you will ALWAYS have a special place in my heart! xoxo

While at Boston's Childrens Hospital - we had the opportunity to meet a few other amazing children going through battles most of us could never dream of. We met a beautiful 5 year old who just experienced open heart surgery. She worn Janes crown and was all smiles, and trust me when I say her smile lit up the room. We also met a few other kids for pictures, and while in the lobby I met a wonderful girl with CP flown in from Turkey. She has a 13 hour flight to Boston and usually stays for 2 weeks when in need of medical care. Most of us forget how blessed we are in to live in the state of Massachusetts and have such a powerful hospital right down the street. It truly makes you appreciate our state and more then anything, our health.

This visit to Boston is one that truly changed my outlook on SO many things. I am so fortunate I was able to meet Bella, and the rest of the children. A piece of my heart will always be left in that hospital, and I'm so blessed to have met such courageous people.

As always, I had the most amazing time spending the day with Jane Marshall and Brooke Bibeault. These two ladies are so important to me & I'm so lucky I get to share my reign with them. Jane is leaving for Nationals in Chicago on Tuesday on her adventure towards the National title of Mrs. International. She is such a wonderful women who is so genuine in caring about every single person around her. I couldn't picture anyone doing better things with a National title. I wish you the best of luck Jane, you deserve this more then anyone! As for Brooke, you'll be able to watch her on national television compete for the title of Miss Teen USA! July 24th, make sure to tune in and cheer on our beautiful Massachusetts queen! I've never met someone so dedicated to a title and everyone else around her. She is by far the sweetest title holder I have ever met and someone I am sure will be a life long friend. She is truly here to do great things for the state of Massachusetts and we're so lucky to have her! Best of luck Brooke, your inner beauty will shine through!

"There must be a thousand girls out there, dreaming the same things as me. But I'm not going to worry about them. I'm dreaming the hardest!" Love my sister queens!

My family is in from Utah and New Jersey, so luckily I was able to spend the night with them last night! Today we have a family party and I'm so excited to get the chance to see all of my long distance relatives. Family really is everything to me and I couldn't explain how much each member in mine means to me.

As for upcoming events, I have my first pitch in New Bedford on the 13th! I am excited, and a bit nervous, since I might not be the most athletic person! I will be with my fabulous Director/second mom, Debbi - And after spend the night in Rhode Island! I haven't seen her since the air show the day after Houston and miss her way too much! I also have a few very exciting events this month so STAY TUNED!


Always Your Miss Teen Massachusetts- World
-Tamara Sacharczyk