The Answers Continue...

First of all, thank you all so very much for your thoughts and prayers regarding the situation I wrote about last night. I'm still in shock about what happened, as are many others. I pray for the boy and his family, and another other potential victims who've yet to come forth. Abby is handling the news well and I definitely used it as an opportunity to talk with her very openly about what happened and how concerned it makes me feel as a parent. The repercussions of something like this can be devastating. Please continue to keep our church and all involved parties in your prayers. Above all, keep close watch over your children and hold onto them tight!

Well, I think we're, finally, nearing the end of the questions I was asked. All of you have made it so much fun for me and I hope you've enjoyed getting to know me a little better.

My sweet friend, Amy, asked me several questions. Her first one was, "What beauty product do you use that is an absolute MUST HAVE? I'm going to cheat just a tiny bit because I have two. One is Eucerin Facial Moisturizer with an SPF of 30 that I wear under my makeup (or alone!) every single day. The other is John Frieda's Luxurious Volume Root Booster because without it, my hair falls FLAT, especially with all this Deep South humidity we have going on!

Next, she wanted to know, "What do you like to do to make your spouse's day easier? OK, when Chris walks in the door after being gone for 3 or 4 nights, I don't bombard him with all the "issues" I've had to deal with while he's been away. I give him time to sit down and unwind for awhile. Also, I pay all the bills so that's one thing he doesn't have to worry about. Lastly, since he's a runner, he loves for me to massage his feet and his back for him. I think it's the little things that mean the most.

Her last question made me really scratch my head. She asked, "Is there something you used to do as a child/teen that you would NEVER let your children do? At first, I have to admit, I drew a complete blank on this one! However, after much thought, I came up with an answer. When I was a kid, I used to love going exploring in the woods by myself...I'm talking deep into the woods. I loved the solace of being alone...it never bothered me. In fact, I'm still a lot like that to some degree. Maybe it's because my brothers were so much older than me and I had to find different ways to keep myself entertained. Unfortunately, we live in a very scary world anymore. Hardly a day goes by that you don't hear of a child getting abducted, murdered, or sexually assaulted. We live near Atlanta and, as with all metropolitan cities, crime runs rampant. So, I would never consider allowing my girls to venture into wooded areas alone or with friends. Call me old-fashioned or overprotective, but in my mind, it's just too risky. I never want to make a decision that I might live to regret. *Ironically, I wrote this answer last night before I heard the news...I feel stronger about it now more than ever!

These next couple of questions were asked by my sweet friend, Blonde Duck. Isn't that the greatest name? She wanted to know, "What's your favorite pie? Well, my mom was known for her amazing Coconut Cream pies. So, that is definitely my all-time favorite, but Mom's was the BEST! I would give anything if I'd learned how to make it from her!

She, also, wanted to know, "Are you scared of Queen Bitty? Ok, I'm assuming you're referring to Brittany, right? Well, if so, you'd better believe I'm afraid of that girl! No, I'm only kidding! She can definitely have her moments, but deep down inside, she's as good as gold! I wouldn't change one thing about her...except for the endless texting, maybe! :)

CHERISH YOUR CHILDREN!