Getting to know each other...part ??

1. Who is your biggest inspiration in life?
My husband, for all he has been through in life, and yet he still perserveres without grudges, but with love in his heart.

2. What first brought you to Share?
The March of Dimes page, during last years Walk

3. If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?!
A penguin...cause they waddle & it's okay if they're a little chubby

4. What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often?
I love to......urrr...I wrote this & don't know...umm...I love the electric slide & cha-cha slide...FUN!!! Do it at weddings!!

5. What do you hope the future holds for you?
Financial security, owning my own home, and enough money to send Taylor to college.

6. Favorite number? Any particular reason?
23...dunno why...have ALWAYS liked it. weird, eh?!

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about?
George Daniel & what he'd be like right now

8. What was your favorite pasttime, before children?
Hahahahah...that was so long ago I have to really think...let me see...ummmmm....sleeping in!!!!

9. Best vacation you ever had? Mio vacations as a kid every summer...as a family

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10. Any special summer plans? Going camping Memorial Day weekend with cousins in SC....maybe a quick trip to MI (but not a fun one) and maybe a trip to TN.....other than that...lots of fun time with my family!!!!

This was fun!! I like learning about me...

1. Who is your biggest inspiration in life? I have many... my daughters, who have shown me just how precious life is. My Grandmother who was so caring, giving and involved in her children's lives and the lives of others. My mother who made sure we had all that we needed in life.

2. What first brought you to Share? The need to find just one person who could tell me that I'm not alone, and that's ok to be scared.

3. If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?! I'm with Sharlene, a Penguin. They give birth and the male protects the egg until it hatches. Ever seen March of the Penguins? Who wouldn't want to be a penguin.

4. What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often? Favorite Dance? The Happy Dance

5. What do you hope the future holds for you? I hope for health, happiness and for my friendships to stay strong.

6. Favorite number? Any particular reason? 13 no reason, I just like it. lol

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about? Quiet? in my house? HAHAHAHAH I think often about how I can make more money and how I can make a difference. "I'm just trying to matter!"

8. What was your favorite pasttime, before children? I use to be in a dance company. I miss performing.

9. Best vacation you ever had? Myrtle Beach.

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10. Any special summer plans? Probably just going to the lake a lot. Lots of cookouts and being able to enjoy time with my kids outdoors.

1. Who is your biggest inspiration in life? I had to really think about this but it was probably my aunt Jean. I lived with her from age 18 - 21 and she inspired me to go to college. She has always accomplished what she set out to do. That's rare.

2. What first brought you to Share? MOD walk america web page

3. If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?! A puppy doggie. Everybody loves them unconditionally. can I pick two? Also I think it would be pretty cool to be a bald eagle soaring high and proud

4. What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often? Dance? Me? uummmm I don't even know names of dances. I like to air guitar dance does that count?

5. What do you hope the future holds for you? Good health and lots of money. I wish I had enough money in my 401k to retire and stay home with my little girl. Oh yeah, hubby would want to quit also and then we can travel. And we would be able to afford our own health insurance so we wouldn't be glued to an employer.

6. Favorite number? Any particular reason? 8 and 32 - I have no idea why? They just feel like lucky numbers when I see them.

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about? My family, redecorating, all the things I was supposed to do when all is quiet but instead lay on couch and daydream.

8. What was your favorite pasttime, before children? sleeping in, and reading. My god I haven't read a book in so long. I used to read 1-2 books a week. They are just so mind consuming for me that it has become a luxory to finish a book.

9. Best vacation you ever had? Wildwood New Jersey 1983. I was 19 years old and on the loose.

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10. Any special summer plans? My husband and I would love to take our daughter camping for her first time.

1. Who is your biggest inspiration in life? My mama.... when my father died 5 years ago she became a single mom of 5. Now that I'm a single mom I hope to do as well as she is doing!

2. What first brought you to Share? The need to find those that understand........ I'm so glad I did!!

3. If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?! A pig. I could eat all day and sleep and maybe roll in the mud a bit

4. What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often? I don't know what to call it......... I hold Maddie and we do some sort of jig to her kids CD's

5. What do you hope the future holds for you? That I will succeed in school so Maddie and I can get our own place and live happily ever after

6. Favorite number? Any particular reason? 24.... That was always my sports number in high school. Once apon a time I was in love with Manny Ramirez and that's his #

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about? Getting some sleep

8. What was your favorite pasttime, before children? I enjoyed going out with friends

9. Best vacation you ever had? A cruise from California than hanging out on the beach (this was a week before Maddie came.........eeeekkk kinda too close for comfort since I'm from Ohio)

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10. Any special summer plans? Going to Conneticut on June 1st than starting nursing school June 12th

1. Who is your biggest inspiration in life? Riley, without a doubt. She not only inspired me with her absolute will to live, but she inspires me now to remember what it's like to be a child and greet those *tiny* things with absolute joy. Who else but a child stops to blow dandelions, screams with joy at the sight of a school bus, runs to the window to see a trashtruck and flings herself into my arms whenever she sees me? She inspires me to love unconditionally, laugh out loud whenever the urge hits me and sing along with the radio at the top of my lungs.

2. What first brought you to Share? PAD

3. If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?! I think I'd be a monkey because it looks like fun but I don't want to eat my own poo.

4. What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often? The bunny hop.

5. What do you hope the future holds for you? I want to live long enough to see my grandkids. I want to be able to retire while I'm young enough to enjoy it.

6. Favorite number? Any particular reason? 7 - no clue why

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about? I usually think about what might have been.

8. What was your favorite pasttime, before children? Reading.

9. Best vacation you ever had? Hmm, probably when Rick and I went to Ireland and England in 2000. A close 2nd would be our trip to Austria last year but it wasn't as enjoyable because we missed our Bug. Plus, Ireland is wonderful.

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10. Any special summer plans? We're going to the Indy 500 next week and we're hoping for a trip to Seattle this summer if schedules permit. My brother lives in downtown Seattle.

1. Who is your biggest inspiration in life? My Mama, she has gone thru so much but still keeps on striving for better zand always with a smile on her face!

2. What first brought you to Share? The Walk America Web site.

3. If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?! A house cat! They get to sleep and play all day long .. just dont dress me up!

4. What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often? the running man, for some reason it makes my babies laugh!!

5. What do you hope the future holds for you? Good health and a comfortable living that will allow me to provide well for by babes!

6. Favorite number? Any particular reason? 2 , WELL SHOES COME IN SETS OF 2 AND SO DID MY BABES!

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about? New shoes, whats for dinner, did pay that bill and wonder if i can fit in a nap.. no wait Anes is up never mind .. lol

8. What was your favorite pasttime, before children? Singing, writing, reading, shopping!

9. Best vacation you ever had? every time I go home to New York I have a great time!

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10. Any special summer plans? Going to Las Vegas for my hubbys B-day, this will be my first time away from the girls .. omg , I dont know if I should be excited or panic stricken ! lol
 

. Who is your biggest inspiration in life? GOD first because of him I am alive and forgiven without him I am nothing and my daughter what a gift from GOD. When I look at her it brings tears to my eyes to remember just 8 short months ago she was fighting for her life. She me me laugh, smile and brings me so much joy. Who would know that she was ever 3 months early now she came from 1 lb 10 oz to 17 lbs and 2 oz. Thank you Jesus

2. What first brought you to Share? Preemie magazine

3. If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?! A bird free to fly

4. What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often? Don't dance

5. What do you hope the future holds for you? Good health for me and my family , more kids and happiness

6. Favorite number? Any particular reason? 7

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about? I love to read , write short stories and listen to Christian music

8. What was your favorite pasttime, before children? Reading

9. Best vacation you ever had? When I went overseas to visit family in Jordan.

10. Any special summer plans? Not really going to Louisiana for 2 weeks and spend with my Mom everyone wants to see the baby.

1. Who is your biggest inspiration in life? Not a person so much as an ideal... good mom, good wife, loyal friend, neverending learning, clean my house once in awhile, enjoy nature, travel as much as possible.

2. What first brought you to Share? An email from Rob Lucas. I fell in love with my dear friend Michele and stayed. Now I need a 12 step program.

3. If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?! Why the heck would I ever want to be an animal? Fur? Poopin' in the dirt? Making my own home? Forget it. I'm too spoiled for animal life.

4. What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often? You gotta check this out. These are my favorite dance moves. Can YOU move like him? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg

5. What do you hope the future holds for you? I must be up too late... I hope the future hold a good night's sleep and coffee in the morning.

6. Favorite number? Any particular reason? 3 - the number of boys I have.

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about? Hmmmm... it's never quiet in my house. Call me, I'll prove it.

8. What was your favorite pasttime, before children? Traveling

9. Best vacation you ever had? Hmmmm.... too many. They were all good. Well, I take that back. The part of Puerto Rico we were in was a dump.

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10. Any special summer plans? Building a house!

I don't know that I can dance like that...but it'd sure be fun to try...maybe a few more drinks in Cafe...and I'll be up for it!!

1. Who is your biggest inspiration in life? My father, he is so strong in faith. He also is so giving.

2. What first brought you to Share? MOD homepage, when I signed up for the 2005 Walk America

3. If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?! A cat, so I could sleep and eat all day long!

4. What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often? I am not much of a dancer and do not really have a favorite dance.

5. What do you hope the future holds for you? Many years of happiness with my children.

6. Favorite number? Any particular reason? 11, I have no idea why.

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about? My life and how much is has changed.

8. What was your favorite pasttime, before children? I was a workoholic, all I did was work work work.

9. Best vacation you ever had? Went to New Orleans with my husband.

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10. Any special summer plans? To incubate this baby until August. Summer is going to be pretty boring on bedrest. I think that we need to get AC.

1.) Who is your biggest inspiration in life?

Arianna . . . since the day she was born she has inspired me in so many ways. Whenever I feel like I want to give up or like I cannot go any further, I just look into my daughter's eyes and find the strength to go on. If she can do it, why can't I?

2.) What first brought you to Share?

I was surfing the web for more information on prematurity and preemie support groups.

3.) If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?

Lioness . . . without her, the coalition (group of lions who reside with the females) would not survive. She is a mother, a warrior, a hunter. One of my favorite quotes "If you shout at a lion (or lioness) be sure you can shut the door." -- Tonga proverb

4.) What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often?

Slow dancing with my husband and Arianna in the middle.

5.) What do you hope the future holds for you?

Good health and happiness for my family.

6.) Favorite number? Any particular reason?

7 - It signifies Divinely determined completeness as to God's purposes. If I want to be considered "complete" or perfect to anyone, it's to him.

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about?

EVERYTHING! . . . That's why I usually try to fall asleep . . . listening to music.

8.) What was your favorite pasttime, before children?

Reading and listening to music.

9.) Best vacation you ever had?

Seven day, Mexican cruise with my family to celebrate our second year anniversary . . . I was pregnant four months later.

10.) Any special summer plans?

WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!! Not only have I never been (there were 6 kids in my family), but it's our first vacation since Arianna was born.

Darcy...really? an email from my old boss...Rob Lucas? He'll be happy to know that....but before I tell him....can I change the name from Rob Lucas to James SooHoo?

Uhhhh no, James, ya' can't. Back then... you were still making fun of Marc Sirken for this crazy internet idea.
And I think you still had a mullet, then, too.

I think Rob sent a mass email to the ambassador families and/or family teams... or the car people... not sure which list I was on back then.

1. Who is your biggest inspiration in life? Of course, my daughters...Kristin and Brooke

2. What first brought you to Share? Don't really remember....just surfin'

3. If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?! Penguin....no doubt. I love them!

4. What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often? Blue's Clue's dance.....everyday!

5. What do you hope the future holds for you? I hoope for happiness, joyfulness, and to see my child grow into a wonderful young woman

6. Favorite number? Any particular reason? MMMM....can't answer this.

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about? I often think of how my life has changed since the girls, and what Brooke's personality would be like.

8. What was your favorite pasttime, before children? Just getting up and going.....

9. Best vacation you ever had? Last summer.....at home......with my child after a year in the NICU!

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10. Any special summer plans? Tutoring, small visits to friends in Ohio, and Nashville!

1. Who is your biggest inspiration in life? My Grandma and Grandpa Hampton

2. What first brought you to Share? I clicked the link on the MOD site during WalkAmerica season.

3. If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?! An eagle. Why not?

4. What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often? any dance that involves my children in my arms.

5. What do you hope the future holds for you? Pride in the fact that I did the best I could in everything I did.

6. Favorite number? Any particular reason? 6. Just because.

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about? Sometimes I think about what life might have been like if I never had children... Hard to even imagine where I might be.

8. What was your favorite pasttime, before children? Hmmm. Since I only made it to 16 before I got pregnant... Partying. A lot.

9. Best vacation you ever had? A family vacation to South Dakota when I was 9.

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10. Any special summer plans? NOPE.

1. Who is your biggest inspiration in life? My son, My angel, Jaden Marquee

2. What first brought you to Share? Jaden was in the PICU and I went to MOD website and saw the link so I thought I would check it out.

3. If you could be one animal for a day, what would it be, and why?! A cat, because they are so laid back.

4. What's your favorite dance? Do you do it often? Don't have a favorite but I love to dance to hip-hop music.

5. What do you hope the future holds for you? A new baby, a long happy healthy life.

6. Favorite number? Any particular reason? 7 It's my lucky number

7. When all is quiet in your house (if that ever happens ), what do you think about? I think about Jaden. I miss him so much, and I don't have time to greive.

8. What was your favorite pasttime, before children? Hanging out with friends, I don't know I had my oldest when I was 15!

9. Best vacation you ever had? When i was 12 I stayed in Orlando with my aunt for 2 months, it was great b/c Me and my mom didn't/don't get along!

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10. Any special summer plans? Spend all the time I can with my family, what's left of it.