too funny...um...
let's see?
SOoooooooo many people have really affected my life it's hard to pick just one!
Let's say my "Grandmother"
and here's why:
My grandma was born on October 19th 1921 in England, Arkansas
She survived the great depression, overcame prevalent prejudicism, Endured immense poverty, created a healthy income with hard work and dedicated herself to further education.
She was preceded in death by both her parents, Each of five her siblings and two consectutive husbands. With great spiritual strength and courage she burried each and moved forward with her life.
She embraced being a single parent as if it were a natural state and nourished each member of her family as well as her friends. She took pride in her ability to complete difficult crosswords, continually educated herself through reading, writing, and life experiences.
She passed away October 24th 2006 at 85 yrs. of age having outlived every last friend in her world...
Leaving behind 3 natural Children, 6 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren
She was loved and cherished by all who came in contact with her.
She left this earth with many shared memories, Lot's of respect and an amazing amount of Love.