My parents have influenced me in many ways, some good, some bad. They have taught me how to be kind and generous. Raquel has influenced me. Raquel was my small group leader when I was in Youth group. She taught me about God. Every person we meet has influenced us in some way. Who has influenced you in your life?
No surprise here, my mom influenced me a lot. She was kind, hospitable, honest, hard working. She was my greatest influence. There was an elderly friend of ours who took me to the library at about 8 and introduced me to children's literature. My love of reading broadened when a school friend introduced me to historical novels. These are 3 who influenced me when I was very young. There have been many since then.
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There are so many that I am tempted to answer 'everyone'. Some have influenced me in ways that I will never recall. But if I had to name them, it would be my parents.
ReplyDeleteMy mum and dad influenced me the most Jen and also my brothers, but not always to the good. How have we influenced you in a bad way Jen? Dad
ReplyDeleteMy mom is biggest influencer and also many other people that I have met in the course of my life. Of course now you are one of them too, Jen. I also believe your life experience gives you a lot understanding in a quiet way, after a while you know what not to do and what you have to do. And sometime an hour conversation with a stranger can take you a new level of understanding of what life is all about. I believe our outlook on life is getting better as we get older!
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