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VALPARAISO Kelly Lucero isn’t a zombie.
But the main character, Zombie Mombie, in her children’s book “Zombie Mombie Saves the Day” is a nod to Lucero’s life as a mother and military spouse through multiple deployments. She admits, too, she has a white dress and a cape similar to the one Zombie Mombie wears on the cover.
Her husband, Chris Lucero, has served in the Army since he was 18. The Valparaiso residents and former Crestview residents have three kids: Sophia, 11; Lyra, 9; and Cayden, 7.
In Lucero’s book, a sleep-deprived Zombie Mombie, who feeds on caffeine, is ready to greet the day with her super mom juggling skills, according to the description. With a sick zombie baby, loads of homework to coach and endless chores to fill her day, she has little time for herself, according to the description.
Creating a common language about suicide, is the Hope Squad motto.
Peggy Brockman, executive director of United for a Good Cause and a master trainer for the Hope Squad, was present to address a chilly Meigs Hope Squad at an outdoor morning event. You have been selected by your peers as someone trustworthy, a good listener, Peggy Brockman told the Hope Squad at the Meigs event.
Franks read a city proclamation and urged the Hope Squad members to continue taking action to prevent suicide. You matter, you are our future, and you are making a difference, he said.
Meigs Middle is one of nine Okaloosa County schools that have created hope squads, most of them were recognized in some form or fashion on or before Friday s Day of Hope, a day set aside nationwide to honor the suicide prevention teams, Brockman said.