I am a family mentor, because I believe it takes a lot of people, working together, for a successful community. I have made many mistakes, followed negative influences, and chosen wrong paths. Sometimes the shame, got so heavy that I wanted to crawl under the bed and not get out. Because of the mentors in my life, I was able to get up, forgive myself, and move forward. They told me I was worth it, until I began to believe it.

Mentors come in many forms. My mentors were women, children, friends, teachers, counselors, and family. I can learn lessons every day if I am self-aware and open to change.

Today I live my passion of service to others. The family mentorship program for The Children’s Network is a wonderful way to serve some of our most needed population.

I have worked hard, gone back to school, finished my degree at 50, and live a healthy lifestyle. My purpose is to have a positive impact on the lives of others by lifting them up, encouraging kindness, and loving unconditionally. I want to share my positivity with anyone that needs it. Maya Angelou defines success as, “liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it”. Today, I am successful