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Wow, aside from some of the negativity, I'm really surprised at the amount of love here at Sucks! Thanks so much. I'm shocked I was 3rd most popular with you guys - how cool is that?! I wanted to answer some of your questions - first of all, yes I do believe I was stronger physically than Courtney, but I gotta give props to my girl - she is one tough chick! I'm really proud of how she finished and was very proud to see her finish that rope challenge, even though it took awhile. I didn't want her to give up. If you'll notice, she looked at me and asked me to pray for her right before that challenge. I did - the whole time. I just prayed she wouldn't give up. I always believed in her and when I heard she was in the finals, I cried my eyes out! She's a great girl. Funny, the 3 people that called me "mom" were the final three! LOL

The reason they were saying I was weak was because I was extremely sick and dehydrated. I had "stomach issues" from day 2 - and ended up being treated later for a parasite (very common I hear). I never thought about being sick prior to the game - it was kind of a bummer and even though they kept saying I was weak, I want you to notice that the challenges they DID allow me to participate in I kicked some serious butt! I am proud of the way I played the game and have no regrets. Was I the strongest? No. Was I strong? You know, for someone as sick as I was and as dehydrated as I was, I think I was pretty strong. I mean, I lost 17 pounds in 9 days! I was pretty sick - but not as weak as I could have been.

Yes, I heard what James said about Christians praying the most because they sin the most. It didn't surprise me he said that and it didn't offend me because I don't take things personally. I do agree though to a certain extent - Christians DO know they are sinners and that is why we give our lives to Christ, because without Him there would be no hope for us - so maybe we do pray the most because we are more aware of our sin? Gives me something to think about. James is an amazing guy - I really love him and think we all say stuff we wish we hadn't at some point in our lives - just not usually in front of the tv camera. :)

As far as who I was closest to, I'd say there are many - but Courtney and Todd were the closest to me in my tribe. They were the "munchkins" and I was "munchkin mama" and we were usually the ones being sat out so we could do the least amount of damage to the tribe during challenges. They are still very much a part of my life and I pray they will always be. I love them dearly. I'm also very close to Jaime and Erik and see them quite often. They are adorable and I'm thrilled they are dating! But honestly, the whole cast is amazing and I have been blessed beyond measure to have met them all - they are now a part of my extended family.

Thanks for the questions! Can we change the name of this thread? LOL

Leslie