Join Us For The Next
International Pageant

July 26th and 27th
2024

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

Showcasing
The Accomplishments
Of Today's
Married Women®

Mrs. Nevada International®

Laurie Long

1.Tell us why anyone would want come to your hometown?
I am a mother to six children, four of which are teenagers. I know that they are watching what I do, listening to what I say, and following the example I set. I lead—and teach—my children by example. I expect my children to grow daily, to move “Onward and Upward.” I cannot expect them to do what I will not, so I am driven to work harder and improve myself every day.

2.What are the (2) most important things in your closet and why?
I have made a point of raising an active, adventurous family, so spending a day enjoying the beauty of nature, disconnecting from electronics and outside distractions, and crossing another item off our bucket lists would be an ideal day for me. We like to challenge one another, so supporting each other in tackling new—even frightening—experiences would be incredibly fulfilling for me and my whole family.

3.What do you love to cook and why?
I never fail to find an opportunity to teach my children—much to their chagrin. Whenever I find an opportunity to teach a lesson, whether about science, nature, communication, or even proper cleaning techniques, I take ahold of it with both hands and a bullhorn! Because I am raising my children to be the leaders of tomorrow, I know every lesson I teach will make a bigger difference than I can possibly fathom.

4.If you had an extra hour each day, what would you do?
I do not to put much stock in objects. I have moved so many times in my life—and lost so many material things along the way—that I have learned to treasure memories and people, not objects. The one item I do treasure is my WillowTree nativity set. I have had it for 16 years and I enjoy setting it up every Christmas. It reminds me of the greatest gift ever given: Redemption.

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