Janet McCain Huckabee, wife of the United States ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and former first lady of Arkansas, reflects on faith, family, and her deep connection to Israel. Known in Arkansas as the 'First Tomboy' for her adventurous spirit, she has balanced public life with a longstanding commitment to her role as a devoted spouse, mother, and grandmother. Married at 18, the couple recently marked more than five decades together and raised three children, including Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Huckabee describes her primary calling as faithfulness to her husband and family, while also dedicating years to volunteer work focused on disaster relief and humanitarian causes. She speaks candidly about the challenges women face balancing work and family, emphasizing the importance of nurturing children and the value of strong family support systems. Despite the distance from their children and seven grandchildren, the couple maintains close ties while serving in Jerusalem.

Expressing unwavering support for Israel, Huckabee calls the country 'where it all started' and says living there feels meaningful and natural. She encourages Israelis facing rising antisemitism abroad to stand proud of their identity and heritage, drawing on her own experiences of courage and faith. Emphasizing shared Judeo-Christian values, she underscores the importance of holding firmly to one’s beliefs despite outside pressures.