Who I look up to

Today we had a combined Relief Society and Priesthood meeting and as I listened to the teacher I started thinking about the great people I have had the blessing to come into my life.  So many good people have blessed my life and helped me to make it through many difficult trials or uncertain moments in my life.  My cousin Ashley has always been one of my heroes with her great sense of humor and kindness to others even when they don't quite fit in.  After high school I met Melanie and she is amazing at making others feel like they have great worth, she's also so much fun.  On my mission I remember one companion that NEVER said anything unkind about anyone.  I was amazed by this talent and have tried to develop it in myself (it's harder than it looks).  Now in our current ward I have met an incredible peacemaker that helps everyone work together and feel like what they have done is contributing in some way.  I could go on and on mentioning so many people and I hate the thought of leaving anyone out.  I have been so blessed by so many and their good works. 
As I thought of all these good people, I also started thinking about the amazing men and women in the Book of Mormon that have been an inspiration to me.  I hope to raise children like the stripling warriors who have unfailing testimonies to see them through the dangers ahead.  I strive to have a willing spirit and do all the Lord will ask of me like Nephi.  I want to strengthen my faith & hope to be like that of Mormon's & Moroni's as they worked to protect the records for at that time an unimaginable goal.
There is so much good to be done and I want to be a part of it.