What books have most influenced your life?
The Bible,and the biographies of George Müller and Amy Carmichael.

Who are your favorite music artists?
Various Christian artists,and I love 80's pop music.

What are your favorite websites and why?
I love websites that offer up-to-date, and useful information on the topics I care most about.

Where else can people find you on the web?
You can follow my personal blog, News from the Zoo, at www.crystalpaige.blogspot.com.

What are your professional highlights?
Won an Editor's Choice award for my Suite 101 article, "Post-Adoption Depression."
Was asked to write a testimonial article for the local CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) newsletter.

What advice do you have for the journey of life?
Life is too short to worry about things that don't matter. Faith, family, and good friends are what counts.

What are you most passionate about in life?
Adoption and homeschooling!

What ticks you off?
Child abuse, and rude people.

Any thoughts or ideas on living a greener life?
Our family tries to buy used whenever possible, and fix what breaks instead of buying a new one to replace it. We have also tried to cut down on the amount of paper products we use.

What would people be surprised to know about you?
I'm a homebody at heart.

I love Winston Churchill's motto, "Never, never, never give up!" This mantra has kept me going on many occasions as my husband and I began our journey as foster and adoptive parents. Many times we felt like giving up. Our strong faith in God, and the will to succeed is what has made our private adoption, and two public adoptions possible.