How We Came To Be

As a child, I had the privilege of spending most days working with my father in his garage. There, he taught me not only his trade of auto mechanics, but also how to live as a man. Keith Mitchell, my dad, was a powerful man, balanced with kindness and a calm way about him. He was very hospitable, hardworking, and he never hesitated when called onto do the right thing- even when the inconvenience and cost were great to him. When my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, all the while dealing with his own illnesses, my father focused all of his energy on caring for her needs. Even in the face of such suffering, my father was always encouraging to my mother and found ways to make her laugh up until her last breath. My dad believed that people are not limited to the state we happen to find ourselves in or by the opinions of others. He saw the beauty in every person, thing, and situation, and was able to reveal that to me - showing me that we as human beings are capable of achieving greatness.