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Who’s Been Your Greatest Inspiration Throughout Your Life and Why?

Every night I come home and turn on the evening news. At times it seems the world is in devastation and destruction. But today, and in the past, there have been individuals that have inspired and motivated me about what tomorrow will bring.

The greatest inspiration in my life was one of the actions Eleanor Roosevelt took as the First Lady. When she heard that the Daughters of the American Revolution were not letting Marian Anderson, an African American, sing at Constitution Hall, the First Lady removed any affiliation with the organization and then arranged for Ms. Anderson to sing at Lincoln Memorial. She could have ignored what was happening but she chose to take a very public stand on the issue. 

We all can be inspired when hearing the stories of people who have done something out of the ordinary in this world. Is there someone who has inspired you and why?  Join the chit chat. 

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12.10.2009 Report
My greatest inspiration was my grandfather who dropped out of college and married my grandmother in about 1910. He had been unable to pay for his last year. He had two brothers who were working men, one who worked in the coal mines of Pennsylvania and the other who farmed and was the community photographer with a box camera when I knew him in the 1950"s. The three were close but they told him that college was a waste of time. he married my grandmother who was barely literate. they were perhaps the only happy marriage I have known, but who knows what there is that I do not know. He died in 1984 at the age of 96. He wrote letters for people who could not read and write. He never complained and only got drunk once a year. He encouraged me and we became the two educated ones in my family. He was descended from slaves.
10.15.2008 Report
This month my biggest inspiration is my aunt, Candy, that had Breast Cancer. That goes for EVERY WOMEN who has had it, been effected bu it, or will get it..
God bless us all, make sure you have your Mammogram.
Please honor your inspiration.
07.05.2008 Report
Boxers inspire me. They're forced to roll with the punches. That's what I have to do each and every day of my life.
05.25.2008 Report
My Maw-maw and Paw-paw have always been my inspiration. Ever since I was baby I have been fasinated with them. In my eyes my maw-maw hung the moon and my paw-paw walked on water. The were 2 of the most hard working people ever even into their 80's. I loved their stories about their lives when they were younger. And anyone around them could feel the love the felt for each other. You know how they say that girls marry men like their fathers. Not me (although I love my daddy) I married a man who is just like my paw-paw, and I work to make my marriage as happy and as lasting as theirs. They are both gone now and it breaks my heart everyday. I wish I had one more day with them. Especially so they could meet my 4 year little girl, and so I could look my paw-paw in the eye and tell him I named my daughter after him. I will always try to make them proud of me, because I know I will see them again one day.
05.23.2008 Report
Jesus is my inspiration.
05.23.2008 Report
My older sister was my inspiration. She accomplished so much before being taken from this world.
My mother is the greatest inspiration on my life. I am the person I am today because my mother taught me by example to be a great ndividual. She inspires and encourages all of my dreams and I know there is nothing I want to do I cannot strive for. garrettsambo@aol.com
05.23.2008 Report
My friend, Dawn, leads the local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), helping the mentally ill in our community, and their families, through support and guidance. She has given these people many hours of her time, and a true piece of her heart--shining some of her light on those who mentally and physically are unable to see.
Beautiful Dawn--the most caring friend any person could hope for, and be inspired by.
05.23.2008 Report
When I had just started homeschooling my first child 13 years ago, I wasn't sure I could do it right. Then I met another homeschooling mom with 4 boys. She really opened my eyes & helped to relax and enjoy teaching my son. Thanks Wendy! Only 2 more kids & 11 more years.
Without a doubt, I am inspired by my mother. She has been selfless and made me number one in her life thoughout all the ups and downs. I'm happy and well on my way to a sucessful career so I can repay her any way I can so she can enjoy her retirement.
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