I would call my parents pretty wonderful. Were they perfect? Of course not, but they really are beautiful people. They are both in their 80's now, so our time with them is drawing short, but we have been blessed with their love and guiding presence.

What makes them wonderful? They're just genuinely good people. They raised us in a home where we always felt their loving and safe presence. We didn't have much, but we never lacked in what was most important: they modeled a strong, living faith, strength of family and character, healthy values, commitment and acceptance in relationships. It was no illusion. They truly are good people that I have been blessed with. Not perfect, no, but perfectly human and loving individuals.