Born and raised on a farm in Idaho, my close knit and loving family has always been a great source of strength and joy. Living on a farm meant that everyone had to pitch-in and do their fair share of the chores. Hard work was a natural part of daily life as were the strong values instilled by my parents. To this day, I credit my childhood experiences and my parents' prudent guidance with shaping my character. My character to appreciating each day...