Name: Leslie Abide
Age: 23
Birthday: August 7, 1984
Job title: Business Development/Office Manager
Place of work: Abide Appraisal Services
Education: Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences; Emphasis: Fashion Merchandising
School: University of Mississippi
Grew up in: Greenville, MS - "Heartland of the Delta"
Fav. Movies: Love Actually, The Italian Job, Zoolander
Fav. musicians: Marc Broussard, Guster, Shane & Shane, Brandi Carlile
Fav. activities: Hanging out with friends, Playing tennis, Reading a good book, Watching my favorite TV shows, Walking around Towne Lake
Fav. foods: Homemade Mac-n-Cheese, Dad's Grilled Turkey, Mom's Sweet Potato Casserole, Abide Hamburgers (A Saturday night tradition)
Fav. devotions: The Divine Mercy Chaplet, The Chaplet of the Holy Spirit
Fav. prayers: Our Father, Hail Mary
Fav. scripture verse:

Psalm 17:15, TLB "But as for me, my contentment is not in wealth but in seeing you and knowing all is well between us. And when I awake in heaven, I will be fully satisfied, for I will see you face to face."

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

Jeremiah 29:11-13 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all you heart."
What does being Catholic mean to you? I am priviledged to be part of an incredibly large, loving Catholic family, so being Catholic for me means community. It's a way to strengthen relationships and fellowship with others of the same faith. We are called to spread the message of Christ and a devoted community of believers is where it begins. My family, friends, and church community challange me to become a more faithfull Catholic as I walk the path God has layed before me.
Why is your Catholic faith important to you? Without faith I would be totally lost in this world. Faith is something to lean on when nothing seems to make since. Sometimes it's hard to understand why things happen, but faith makes it a little easier to accept those things, especially in times of struggle and pain. It allows me to trust God and truly believe He has a perfect plan for my life; it's just all in His timing.
What is your favorite part about St. T's 20-Somethings? I love that I've been able to meet such amazing Catholic Christians; people that share the same beliefs, uplift one another, have fun together, and challange each other. It's encouraging to see an involved group of young adult Catholics, and everyone has been very welcoming. This ministry has definitely made moving to Austin that much easier, so thank you Catholic 20-Somethings!