Influential.

day 9: 30 for 30

list 10 people who have influenced you and describe how

1. my parents of course.

who else has the most influence on you?

they raised me.

and i already have a whole post {here} dedicated to them, so for now we'll leave it at that. 

2. norman {husband} 

norman has influenced me in many ways.

i think he made me funnier {if that's even possible ;)}.

he makes me want to be better in every way.

he loves his Savior and his belief so much.

incredible husband.

love that boy.

 

3. my sisters.

linsey {and her husband, jarom}

katie {and her daughter, amanda}

and

kelsey {and...a..horse}

all 3 of these women are so amazing to me.

all 3 are fabulous mothers.

have all been through some pretty incredible challenges in their lives.

and have all 3 come out on top.

all 3 have relied on their faith, instead of backing away from it.

and i look up to all 3 of them and love them so much.

4-7.  my friends

my friends are pretty amazing.

they all inspire me in different ways

example:

{4} kirsten marshall: shows me how to be who you are and not care what others think.

{5} kelsey bishop: shows me how to work hard for something you want and how to be a loyal friend and caring person.

{6} matti harding: shows me how to be an honest friend and great listener.

{7} lindsay biddulph: how to be slow to anger and not judgmental.

these are just some of my amazing friends. i love them all so much. truly inspiring people. i have been blessed.

8. Tayva

my cousin, tayva has inspired me to be who i am, no matter what.

to be accepting of others.

to find your artistic side.

when you want something, go for it. no regrets.

and just to enjoy life in general.

she's amazing.

 

9. mekelle

mekelle, another cousin, is one of the kindest girls i know.

she will help you with anything.

she took care of me in college, i'll tell ya that.

she is so loving.

and patient.

and is going to be a fabulous mom because of it.

{she's currently expecting baby #1..a little boy}

 10. my Savior, and Heavenly Father

without my faith in Jesus Christ and the knowledge that i am a daughter of my Heavenly Father, i wouldn't be who i am today.

i am constantly inspired and influenced by their words in the scriptures, and their leaders in the church.

truly they are the most influential of them all.