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What do you see in your role as the greatest benefit
to your family?
Our family nickname is “Team TALL” and it encompasses how
we see our family. We are a team. Todd is the leader of our family
whether he’s leading us in what God has called us to next or sometimes
to just get out of the door on time. Anna Lauren seeks to be
intentional with whoever or whatever task is in front of her from
conversations to helping with Daniel’s countless hours of therapy
work.
What’s a quick go to meal that isn’t fast food?
And who does the cooking?
Breakfast for dinner is one of our family favorites. Anna Lauren does
most of the cooking, but Todd isn’t scared to get his hands dirty.
How long has Clinton been your home?
We have lived in Clinton since September of 2015.
What are some of your favorite things about Clinton?
We love going to Clinton High School football games, walking
around in Olde Town and Mississippi College (especially on a
Market Day), and Daniel loves playing at the parks around town.
Over the past seven years, we have loved building community
throughout the town.
How do you spend your summer breaks?
Because of Todd’s schedule, our summers are a little hectic. We make
it a priority to get away as a family before or after summer. As a family,
we enjoy going to national parks or any vacation that allows us to be
together and outside. We are committed to investing in experiences
over material items.
What accomplishments make you proud during your
time living in Clinton?
Clinton is a special place that has been a part of shaping our family.
We have been blessed by friendships and a community that has
walked with us through some of our greatest joys and hardest days,
especially during the two-year process of bringing Daniel home.
What drives you to have the job that you have?
And what do you do for a living?
Todd is the student pastor at Pinelake Clinton and loves to be a part
of seeing lives transformed through the hope found in Jesus Christ
alone. Anna Lauren spent 5 years working with Mississippi College’s
physician assistant studies program and loved every day of connecting
with students. A year ago, she stepped back full time to be more
hands on with Daniel’s growth and development.
QUESTIONS FOR DANIEL
What’s your favorite thing to do as a family?
Watch a football game together and play with my cars, trucks, trains,
and planes.
What ‘s your favorite restaurant?
Cracker Barrel, Chick-fil-A, and Mexican (just like every
southern-raised kid).
What’s your favorite TV show?
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
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