30 Of The Most Inspiring People I Know

1. My sister- She has faced more than a few challenges in her life and typically with a grace and determination that I can't help but admire.

2. Edna Leslie(Nanny)- She took me in when my grandmothers all lived too far away to see regularly and made me her own. She is and will always be MY Nanny, no matter what her biological grandchildren think.

3. Brittany Jones PhD.- She manages to keep more information in that head of hers and be so incredibly cool at the same time. It boggles the mind.

4. Steven Hoffner- Arguable the best science teacher of all times. Everyone who had a class with him hated him at one point or another but ended it by learning so much and admiring him more than words can say. He has truly had a great impact on every student that he has come in contact with.

5. Michelle Wilmouth- The hardest English teacher I ever had, in all the schooling I have partaken of, and she taught Freshman english. But I truly believe that I succeeded in many of the ways that I have because of the effort she put into me and every student that walks through her door.

6. Falisha Young- This amazing lady, got through school with no debt. That is something I wish for me kids.

7. Dr. Dan Brannan- though his course was one of toughest I took he was always so approachable and his beautiful faith always shone through in everything he did. 

8. Dr. Ralph Weigman- this man has refused to capitulate to the march of "progress" in all the places where it would make things less personable for his patients. I never once called the office and didn't talk to a person. 

9. Heather Barcroft- and really this goes out to all military wives. She is always positive about the difficulties of being a military spouse and takes things that would leave me in pieces in a cool stride. 

10. Alfred Wood- I still remember clearly being in his Sunday school class. I learned so much and have always been impressed with the way he spoke to us, not as children, but as if we were capable of thinking on our own.

11. Roy Roberts- I have never met a more genteel spirit. 

12. Taha- this student of mine juggled many things in his young life. He was sweet, ambitious, and took he responsibilities seriously while still having such a sweet and joyous out look on life. 

13. Granny Grace- we would visit her at her nursing home when I was a child. She always made us feel so welcome in spite of the difficulties of her age. She made an impact on me at a very young about how beautiful age can be. 

14. Bobbi Rutkowski- some how in spite of all the crazy terrible things that have occurred to and around her she is relatively normal and takes life in with such a positive outlook and a generous spirit. If all people dealt with adversity as she does this world would be such a better place. 

15. Tiffany Crow- She can take the most difficult situations, one that would have me throwing continual pity parties, and make seem like no trouble, even attractive, situations that she just glides through regally.

16. Woody Woodrow- Such sweet unwavering faith that has been an example for me for many years.

17. Sandi Woodrow- someone once told me that they thought I would be like her when I got older and I have always hoped that it would be true.

18. Andrea Schuler- This mom is always so positive, so joyful, and so amazingly cute and crafty at the same time. Just hearing about the things she accomplishes wears me out.

19. Laura Crain- Her recall for important, and useful facts, constantly astounds me. She is always reading, always learning, and I love hearing about the new things she discovers because she also have a knack for making it exciting to listen to.

20. Trent Lovette- I watched this man take a difficult situation and turn it into a well run positive environment to work in where the students and the teachers thrived. Though discipline was never lacking the students never seemed to doubt his commitment to them and the teachers felt the same way. It was a privilege to work with him.

21. Rodger Corn- Always ready with a smile, always sympathetic and always trying to take more on himself to give the teachers under him as much of a break as possible.

22. Judy Odom- It never fails to cheer me up to see her smiling face. She always has a positive outlook and throws herself into working so hard at anything going on.

23. Jen Anthony- When I talk to people about Jen I always find my self saying, she really is that sweet, always, never seen anything else in all the years I have known her. She is a dear friend and calm place for me when I feel like things are too crazy. I thank God that she is in my life.

24. Dave Ramsey- I like his advice and his no nonsense honesty about life.

25. James Dobson- I have never read or heard anything from this man that made me doubt his love of Christ or his calling to serve others. That is so rare in a person with any kind of social standing.

26. C.S Lewis- His faith is a beacon for generations. His writings will be a testament to others of his love for grace and his profound understanding what exactly what Christ did for us.

27. Brother Elder- I never saw this man without a smile and a laugh unless he was playing serious to pull your leg. He loved The Lord and loved to sing about and, and, man, could he sing!

28. Mr. Rogers- like this needs any explanation, it's Mr. Rogers!Who doesn't admire Mr. Rogers?

29. Mike Monroe- He has always been someone that Daniel and I both have looked up to but not in an unapproachable way. His quirky sense of humor is the icing on a profound faith and a deep wisdom that I miss being around terribly.

30. RC Waters- Always positive, always shaking off any inconvenience and always there to lend a hand. I have never seen him have an off day, and I have never met anyone that didn't instantly like him.