Who were the most influential people in your life when growing up?

Question

Mine were the dads of two friends: one taught me patience, the other confidence and self-respect. The third, my neighbor, taught me perseverence. I get my humor from my mother.

Answer 1

When I was growing up, hands down the most influential people were my parents, who taught me values like honesty, integrity, dependability, and the importance of family. Later on, in high school, my driver's ed teacher was a big help in increasing my confidence and patience while I was learning to drive. Since becoming an adult, there have been more people that have been a big influence/help in my life, such as my ministers, and a dear friend who has recently passed on.
I also can't leave out my two favorite cowboy heroes, whose shows I watched in syndication as a child--Roy Rogers and the Lone Ranger.

Answer 2

my mom is the most awesome person I know- she's patient, soft-spoken and so understanding. She will be 90 yrs old in February and is still my inspiration

Answer 3

My father, my uncle, and my best friend's mom.
My mother died when I was seven and my dad raised the five of us by himself.

Answer 4

My parents and siblings

Answer 5

God and my parents