The daily writing prompt asks – Who are the biggest influences in your life?

My better half is probably the biggest influencer in my life. She helped me overcome my alcohol problem which was substantial coming out of my late teens and early 20s.

We have made a family together and she helped me be the best parent I could be.

Right there at the top with her is my mother. A woman who set me on the right path in life with many insights, wisdom, ethics, compassion and love for all people.

I have a couple of best friends who have also influenced my life. Sometimes in the way my better half doesn’t approve of, but we have had some wonderful times and adventures. We have gotten together almost weekly for decades.

We are all professionals, both at work and play. We challenge each other, we support each other, we love each other like brothers.

I’ve been blessed to have many others also who have supported me both personally and professionally.

Guess I’m one lucky guy.