Hello everyone!! I am your Mrs. Global United ~ Elaine Reinholz!!
I am from Riverside, Iowa where I am a 40 year old mom to 5 amazing kids..... Amber-25, Zach-18, Adam-16, Emily-15 and Reagan 13 and I have been married to my best friend Joe since 2009!! We also have 6 fur babies...... 6 dogs!! What can I say... I have a huge heart and love being a mommy!!! I am beyond lucky to be a stay at home mom now but I am an Army veteran and have worked in the eduation and guest service fields prior.
August 25, 2012 is a day I will never forget.....this was the final day of Nationals, the day the 5 new Queens would be crowned. As I prepared for that night I thought of all I had done to prepare and I knew I had done all I could. It was in God's hands. I knew that even if I didn't win, being Mrs. Iowa had changed me forever. I had improved my speaking skills, found my confidence and self esteem, I learned to walk and pose in 4 and 5 inch heels, I learned how to wear make up, I learned how to make "cold calls" to organizations and present myself as a volunteer, I helped raise awareness and money for many organizations I will hold close in my heart forever. I learned that the biggest competition you have in a pageant..... and in life....is yourself. I made many new friends and have new "sisters." I learned to discipline myself to lose weight.... I taught my kids how to reach for their dreams and never give up....and I learned how important it is to have a supportive and caring husband to support your goals and dreams, and I learned that one person really can make a difference in their community!! WHEW!! Now that is alot to learn in just 8 short months as Mrs. Iowa!!!
So when I heard my name called as the new MRS. GLOBAL UNITED.......I had many reasons to jump as I high as I did..... in fact so high...... the earrings I borrowed from my sister Queen Autumn fell to the stage floor and broke!!! I knew that the judges had seen "the real me" and I was blessed!! All my work paid off!! ( and I was very lucky Autumn has a heart of gold and wasn't upset with me)
In my interview I promised the judges I would not waste a day if I won!! And with just 4 months into my reign..... I proudly say I have completed 30 appearances for over 400 hours of volunteer time!!
Being Mrs. Global United is one of the greatest gifts God has placed in my life. I am thankful everyday. So stay tuned to see what I am up to...... I have 8 more months to go and alot more fun to have!!
With many hugs,
Mrs Global United ~ Elaine
