Getting To Know Me!

My name is Lesley H. I grew up in Baton Rouge, LA, the oldest of 7. I was born in Mexico City, Mexico and have a twin brother. I am truly blessed to have a real close family and love going home and eating good Cajun food. Boiled crawfish, crabs and fried oysters are my favorite foods. It seems like we not only eat at the table but we sit there for hours and visit. I have a sweet tooth and love anything that is pure sugar – Cotton candy, red hots, jaw breakers, red vines, Swedish fish and the list goes on. I have never liked chocolate and my mom jokes that I could not possibly be hers. I grew up catholic but have been in the church 19 years this October. I credit my mom and how she raised us for my membership in the church.

She taught correct principles. I have lived in Louisiana, Illinois, Indiana and California before coming to Houston. I met my husband at church and have been married to my best friend for 19 years this January. I have 3 children and Bill has 4 so that makes 7. We have 3 granddaughters that we love to watch. We have two dogs at home and one grand dog. I enjoy going to our farm in the country and just sitting and enjoying Mother Nature. There are plenty of turkeys, deer, hogs and birds to enjoy. And I better not leave out the cows. Bird watching is a hobby of mine and this past year we had baby pileated woodpeckers at our ranch. What a treat to see. The babies are still hanging around and are one of the largest woodpeckers coming in at 16-19 inches.

I have worked since I was 15. I currently work at Willis as a benefits consultant. Consulting with companies about their employee benefit options. I love to exercise and started when I turned 40 running my first marathon with my twin brother. I have run several marathons and half marathons. The St. George marathon will always be my favorite. I enjoy jazzercise and performed at half time for the Houston rockets and the Houston Texans with my friend Karen Gebauer.

Bill and I love to travel and cruising is one of our favorites. We have traveled to Italy, Argentina, Spain, France, Mexico, Jamaica and many more places. Besides birding, I love to cook, go to Mardi Gras, work out in the yard, travel the back Texas country roads and attend Texas festivals like the Luling Watermelon festival. Oh I forgot to mention watermelon is a favorite food too. On the other side- one of my faults would be asking non- stop questions. I have been curious about anything and everything since I was a kid. I always wanted to know why? When I found the church it answered all my questions and still does. One time Bill said something and I asked where is says that and he said “that is the way it has always been” and I said sorry I left that life behind me at the other church.

I did not have a great conversion to the church but I feel that was my first test of my faith. I have had many trials in my life and believe with all my heart that I am here because of my choice to join this church. It has given me more strength and faith than I could have ever gotten on my own. Relief Society was the anchor that kept me at the church for 3 hours the first time I visited the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I love my sisters that love me for who I am. Coming a close second is Young Women. I served in Young Women for over 10 years and have been to girls camp just as many times. I will always treasure my young women. They were angels sent to me for a season in my life. I have three callings in the church- peanut butter operator, church public affairs member working with our community leaders and working at the temple with my husband. I love them all but the temple by far is my favorite. I love our Tuesday night group. Come on out and visit us on Tuesday.