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Show A ' ', '' ' JLt- H 'i j " f. A A 4 - - V : V; ' -1 VA - :! Y, It was my favorite time spent with her as a little girl. She would put us to sleep with a nursery rhyme. My grandma always said I got my talent from her. And I think it is true. She is an incredible writer and I love her so much! Her column is above mine. She is a wonderful woman and inspires me. She just keeps writing and I hope I will follow in her footsteps with my hopes of a first novel one day. I hope to continue to write for a newspaper, maybe a magazine. But, all in all, it is just another person trying to live her dream. This land was built on opportunities. I can't let my life slip by without saying I tried and never gave up. It will by Marissa Moncayo Words have had quite the effect on my life. I live the power of words. I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to share my words. My dream in life was always to write something and have it help or touch one person, just one. I am very grateful for those who have read my article. It has meant a lot to me when I have received letters, or worried phone calls when I accidentally missed a week. I love writing and I always will. I find comfort and joy in putting words on paper. One day I dream of being an author. I will acheive it because I am determined. I have support from family, friends, and my dear husband. I have been very blessed my whole life and very blessed with many experiences I feel are worth sharing. I am grateful for this newspaper that has given me the chance to share and express myself. There is nothing quite like helping others. It is the best feeling one could ever have. And its also an amazing feeling just to know that I am entertaining someone out there. My whole world has revolved around words. When I was a little girl, I remember going to my grandmother's and picking out twenty books, stacking them up, and letting my grandma read them all. As I got older, I read them to her. happen. As long as I believe it then it will come true one day. Thank you readers for loving this paper. It has given me experience I never thought ' "Life's Moments" continued on Page 5 "IJfc's Moments" continued from Page 2 but it will all be worth it. For in the end. I want to say I gave my all. did my best, and strived for what I love. And again thank you! I'd have so young. It has helped me to move toward a career goal, and helped with education. It has brought my words to life. May you always be positive in reaching for the things you desire. It will take work, but it will be worth it. It may take sacrifices, but it will be worth it. It may take time and patience, |