Meet the Parents

So since you get to see me every week day on KRBC First at Five and the News at six, I figured I'd introduce you to my lovely parents. My mother lives on the East Coast of Florida and my Dad lives on the West Coast of Florida (not bad places to visit the parents, is it)?

As an only child, I never had to share these two with anyone else (am I spoiled? Maybe just a little). No, but seriously these two are great. Although there are some things that they tell me they wished they did differently as I was growing up, I'm thankful for all that they did because I wouldn't be who I am today.

Both my Mom, Laurie and my Dad, Marc are my biggest fans, my biggest cheerleaders and I am very thankful for all of their love and support. I love my parents very much.

A Secret of Big Country Firefighters

Firefighters in the Big Country are without a doubt heroes in our community. But, something that you might not know about them, many are camera shy. There are a select few, (public information officers) that talk on camera with us on a regular basis. Getting in front of the camera is not easy, so we do appreciate their willingness.

But here's what the other firefighters tell me happens if they agree to an on-camera interview:

Abilene firefighters have to buy icecream for everyone on their shift.

Hamby firefighters have to buy steak for the shift if they are at a house fire and snowcones at a grass fire.

So not only can it get intimidating to talk to the media, it can also get expensive.

A stranger bought the meals of two Airmen

This is one of the many reasons why I love Abilene. I went to United today for lunch. Two airmen were ordering before me, and a woman immediately goes up to the two men and offers to buy them lunch. The guys thanked her for the offer but told her that it wasn't necessary. She insisted. They were very appreciative, but she also expressed her appreciation for their service to this country. It's just so neat to see complete strangers show their appreciation for those in the U.S. military that are fighting to keep us safe and to continue having the freedom that we are so lucky to have.