Hometown Person

Full name:  Ruth Lynn Remsing.
I have lived in: I was born and reared in Howell, Mich. I lived in South Louisiana, and then moved to Daingerfield in 2007.
Family: My husband, Matt; daughters, Neta, Cassandra, and Odette.
Pets: A boxer named Bella; she’s 6 years old.
Occupation: Stay-at-home wife and mother.
One of the best things about my job is: Getting to watch my children grow up.
My ideal vacation is: Going on a Disney Cruise with my family.
My hero is: My husband. He’s taught me a lot through the years and to stand up for what I believe in.
My favorite TV show is: I love “The Walking Dead.”
My favorite healthy snacks are: Apples, grapes, and oranges.
A cause I most believe in is: Cancer research.
If I could change one thing about East Texas, it would be: Nothing at all; I love it here.
The persons who have influenced my life most are: My children. I never knew how strong of a person I really was until I had them.
The scariest thing that ever happened to me was: When I had to rush my oldest child to the hospital for second and third degree burns when she was 6 months old.
If I had to do it all over again, I’d: Change nothing.
The most exciting or dangerous thing I’ve ever done was: The most exciting would be becoming a mommy. It’s a roller-coaster ride that I love.
If I won a trip to anywhere, I would go to: Germany and France.
I would have liked to participate in the historical event of: Discovering America with Christopher Columbus.
Two words that describe me are: Nice and sweet.
Included on my bucket list are: Go skydiving and swim with the dolphins.
I wish I had the courage to: Jump out of a plane; I am terrified of heights, but you only live once, so why not make the best of it?