Hometown Person

Full name: Rebekah Massey.
I have lived in: Hughes Springs.
Family: Husband, Mickey; sons, Jacob and Zachary and daughter, Rachel.
Pets: Jentu and Mini are our dogs we also have two horses, Sam and Cookie.
Occupation: Homemaker and part time foreign missionary.
One of the best things about my job is: Being able to spend time with my kids and being able to be their first teacher in life.
My ideal vacation is: Going to Venice, Italy with my family to ride on a gondola.
My hero is: My husband, Mickey Massey, because he’s faced many hardships in his life, including being a burn survivor, but still loves people and gets up to face people every day.
My favorite TV shows are: Doctor Who and Duck Dynasty.
My favorite healthy snack is: Guacamole.
A cause I most believe in is: Mission work and Autism Speaks.
If I could change one thing about East Texas, it would be: No mosquitoes.
The person who has influenced my life most is: My grandmother because she was the greatest living example of a Christian I’ve ever known.
The scariest thing that ever happened to me was: Traveling down the Andes Mountains very fast. The roads are very narrow with no place to turn around.
If I had to do it all over again, I’d: Not try to grow up so fast.
The most exciting or dangerous thing I’ve ever done was: Traveling to Peru is the most exciting things I’ve ever done.
If I won a trip to anywhere, I would go to: Venice, Italy.
I would have liked to participate in the historical event of: When Texas became a nation.
Two words that describe me are: Considerate and compassionate.
Included on my bucket list are: To learn Spanish, open a bakery, own an old truck or a ‘69 Chevelle.
I wish I had the courage to: Learn to fly a plane.