Name   Amanda Gaspard

Hometown   Currently living in Redlands, CA – but my hometown will always be Hinsdale, NH

Occupation/Major   Health Education Specialist at the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor   Ben and Jerry’s New York Super Fudge Chunk (2nd and 3rd favorites are maple walnut and butter pecan)

Favorite Shoes   My Old Navy brown flip-flops….because I love comfy shoes..

Ninjas or Pirates?   Pirates! Hello poppet!

How did you meet Lindsey?   I knew her BEFORE she was born LOL. I’m very proud to be her older sister. Technically I met Lindsey at Loma Linda University Medical Center right after she was born. I was only 2 and didn’t entirely understand what was going on at the hospital….when they let me hold her for the first time, I kept pointing to Mom’s belly and asking “Where’s the baby Lindsey?” They had to tell me several times that I was holding my new sister. True story – we have it on video-tape.

Favorite Memory with Lindsey   Oh this is so hard….there are so many wonderful memories and I know there are so many more to come! As a kid – being homeschooled together, and playing outside in the woods on the lookout for the Pig Man and the Bun Lady. As an adult - Making epic video diaries with Lindsey over spring break a few years ago. And also going to Patriot football games. I could go on and on.

Any Advice?   Have family worship at the beginning and/or end of each day. Never go to bed mad at each other. Keep God at the center of your relationship with Erick and no matter what ups and downs you face, everything will work out for the best! But I'm sure ya'll will have a lot more ups than downs. :) I love you both very much and I'm so glad Erick is part of the family!!