I have often wondered how different my life would have been if only I had been exposed to some wisdom from a person or persons that made similar difficult decisions..

Mentors or those that reach down to pull you up – become a gift in this life. I will never forget what now I call my first mentor, Ms. Erin White, my second grade teacher. If it not for her extra care in my studies so I could pass into my next grades, I as a non-native speaking immigrant from the Philippines would probably not be sharing with you my life lessons; or for that matter, become a decorated Military Officer and highly commended Law Enforcement Commander – Retired now and sharing..