The List: List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.

Oh wow. Its funny how certain topics immediately give you answers but yet you have a hard time putting words to it. Here goes my list.

1. Mom. She's someone who has ALWAYS been there for me. She taught me from the beginning to be me, don't settle. Mom is a woman who wont back down when someone says she can't or shouldn't and passed that on to me. Mom is one of the strongest persons I have ever known. She smiles when she wants to cry, she yells when she cares, and she encourages when you need it most.

2. Justin. Is my best friend. He balances me out the way nobody else could. He has taught me to be calmer, patient, and think about the alternative options. Justin makes me laugh when I need it most, knows when I need support and encourages me to be more outgoing.

3. Nana. In the 16 years I had a pleasure of knowing her she taught me to be strong-willed, independent, and not to back down when times get tough. She was very much our matriarch of the family and showed unconditional love.

4. Diane McMillan. Diane taught me how to let things go. She is one of the most beautiful spirited persons I have the pleasure of knowing. She taught me Health Realization and how I have the power to let things bother me or let them go and realize that its not worth getting worked up over.

5. Jeremy Landis. Jer taught me how to love Jesus. He was my 3rd Youth Minister. He had a way about him that I could relate to. Jer helped me through a difficult time and was very supportive.

6.7.8.. Jayda, Micheala, Braedyn. These three have influenced me in a way that no-one else could. They push me to be a better person. I want to be someone they look up to and can talk to about anything and everything. I want them to know that I care and will support them in everything they do.

9.10.  Evan (John & Veronica) and Ty (Scott & Jessica). These two families are inspirational. Even though not the same family or even the same obstacles they will face. These two sets of parents are the strongest, most heartwarming parents. They are strong, compassionate, and wonderful.