A single question for Friday.....

Who has influenced your life the most....I mean a person you've lived around, or interacted with. I have many writers who influence me, but I'd have to say my father probably influenced me for good more than anyone. He was a farm boy, and a good man. He was honest, and loving, and funny. He loved animals and we had every kind of exotic animal possible.....monkeys (3), racoons, foxes, opposums, falcons, dogs & cats nonstop, pet skunk in the house, alligator, and I can't even remember them all. He was always dragging injured animals home and babying them. I couldn't lie to my dad, he trusted me too much. I lied once, and the guilt killed me, and I confessed openly within a few hours and I never lied to him again. I lied to my mom daily and always will because she invades my privacy. I really miss my dad, he died from a sudden heart attack at age 57, secondary to obesity. I am sealed to him and mom, and look forward to seeing him again if I be good..... Tracey

My mom. I've had lots of good influences but my mom's been the best. She's amazing. She's endured a lot and is a very strong woman.

I guess I would have to say my mom - she has always continued her education and kept an open mind about everything - I try to be like her. Oh - and I just enrolled in grad school this week - YAY!!! -Sherrie

Not any one single person really, My sister who is 14 years old than I am was and is such a great sister. I alway know she will support me and help me. I really love her alot. Also several friends I grew up with as a teen (I grew up in Missouri with very few LDS friends in my school). They were church members and that influenced me to stay active and strengthened my testimony. I could really think of a lot more!!! Robin G DS surgery on 10/26/04 in Brazil with DR. Marchesini

My mom. Even though she drives me batty -- She instilled in me at a very young age that your family ALWAYS comes first. She quit jobs on the spot because her "children/family" came first. In return I have implimented this thinking in my daily/proffessional life. Gala