I decided to pick from people I know personally when it comes to who inspires me. I thought of two people, the first being my grandpa.

He is always so kind and generous and thinking of others. He also has a great sense of humor and he makes me food that is healthy yet delicious. He's also 50+ years older than me, and he can still out run me in a race! A little embarrassing on my part... He goes on walks everyday. I love how he appreciates life and the beauty in it. He's not quick to anger. Anyway, I love him, and I'm grateful for his example.

Second is one Lindsey Gruwell. She was my roommate at BYU-I a few years ago. I loved that apartment. All six of us stayed there for two semesters straight, so we had lots of bonding time. Towards the end of our second semester together, Lindsey relapsed and was faced with Leukemia for the third time. We didn't know for sure if that's what it was when she left. She went home so the doctors she's worked with before could do some testing. It was from her home that she called us and told us that she had relapsed. That was a hard moment. We kept her in our prayers and finished off the semester. We parted ways after that, but we still keep in contact now and again. Lindsey started a blog to keep friends and family posted about her condition. As she was going through treatments, I remember thinking how amazing it was that she could go through something so hard and still remain so positive. The few times (and they were very few) where she revealed irratation or other negative feelings, she always apologized and pointed out good things, her blessings. Lindsey is better now. It probably seemed like forever, but she is now back at school and moving on with her life. She is such a wonderful person. Her happiness and positive attitude are truly inspirational.