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Ms. Arizona 2007-2008

Cathy Ryan

Thank You Jesus! I am the Ms. Arizona Classic Beauty 2007. I am also known as "Chatty Cathy". I won't write my bio as much as I talk! Hee.Hee. I am a 52 year (oldie but goodie), and a (real chubbette)! Here is my personal story, and testimony that I would like to share with my new Classic Beauty Pageant family.
     When I was young, and skinny (I won't show my before and after pictures)! Ha.Ha. Just to mention a few...I was the Arizona State Baton Twirling Champion for seven years in a row, Miss Camelot Queen, Arizona Jr. Miss U.S.T.A., and Black Canyon Saddle Club Jr. Rodeo Princess Attendant, Sears runway model, and lead female vocalist with the Melody Rangers Country Band.
     Life as I once knew it was over. My brother was killed in a truck accident, I miscarried my baby, my mother became ill, and went home to be with the Lord, within a year after that, my father passed way from cancer.
     I came from a very affluent family. My father owned the largest oil and gas company in the world. After his death, the empire he built went into chapter 11. Numerous legal battles left my sister, and I with nothing. We lost it all, and went from "riches to rags".
     During all the pain and brokenness...JESUS (had) to become my Savior, Healer, Comforter, Provider, Father, Mother, Brother, and Best Friend.
     My passion, my calling, my ministry, and God's purpose for my life is working with Youth-at-Risk, Inner City Youth, Incarcerated Juveniles, and Gang Outreach. Many of the Hispanic gang members call me their "white mom"! All of those little ones are my kids! I just love on them, and love on them, and give them Jesus!
     I have been an L.I.F.E. program leader, Teen Challenge volunteer, Gypsy Children’s Church director, Arizona Juvenile Prison Fellowship prayer coordinator, involved with Chains of Love jail ministry, and Boys Detention Group Home Bible study teacher. I do the religious services for Juveniles Being Tried as Adults in Maricopa County jails. I mentor, and counsel troubled teens. I was an extra, and played the part of an "inmate" in the film "Karla Faye Tucker: Forevermore", being shown on Trinity Broadcasting Network, and Daystar.
      I had re-married, and my husband just recently had his "home going to heaven" on August 10, 2006. I have one son Cory, (who is my gift from God).
     The eternal crowns I want to receive (I'm not looking to wear), but to throw at the feet of Jesus, when I see Him face to face.
     Remember, love never fails! Jesus loves you, and I love you!