There have been many people that have had an influence on my life. My friends, family, girlfriend, and teachers all have affected my life in some way or another. I am very close to many people, all of whom have changed me in some way. None of them have had the affect that my father has had on my life. My father and I were best friends. He was always there for me. If I …showed first 75 words of 571 total…

…showed last 75 words of 571 total…on my own. Thank god that my mother is a very strong woman. She really held the family together. She really stepped up and helped me out to coupe with this horrible incident. She is always there for me and I thank god for her. I took all the advice he gave to me and I use it every day. No one or thing will ever be more influential on my life than my father.