By Marie Chokote
There’s no better way to start a new year, a new season, than to pause and look at what makes you who you are! We are, for the most part a product of our education and our life experiences, I believe. Up until this past Sunday when I started working on this article, I don’t think I ever took the time to specifically think about what the core values we shared as a family unit were while I was growing up. Amazingly, as I thought more about it, it became obvious how much they have helped shape me into who I am today and I am grateful to my parents for giving me such great gifts!
I have to say that each of the points I am about to share are somehow linked to this first one, nonetheless important enough to be individually listed. The second thing that I learned growing up and cherish to this day is a good work ethic. Continue reading