I chose to focus on my Mom for this weeks exercise. She came to mind while I was on the discussion board and then again for this exercise. She has been gone for a little over ten years now and I still miss her everyday, especially at this time of year. She brought the magic of Christmas into the center of our home for the whole family and spread it outward from there. I still bake her cookies and make all of her recipes. She had a huge heart and a love for her family like no other. She taught me so much about patience, sharing and caring and was always available for me and our kids, which also made her, of course in my mind, the best grandma ever! My older children were fortunate enough to have her in their lives the whole time they were growing up and I still wish my younger children would have had more time with her.Because of her, I think I have a very healthy set of guidelines both mentally and physically to guide me through all of life's twists and turns.
As far as leadership, the same thing. My mom led the family completely side by side with my dad. She would never expect us to do or say or try anything she herself had not. Treat others the way you want to be treated. This was installed in us at a young age. As for me, now heading into the world of health and wellness, I will take those lessons with me. Treating others the way I would want to be treated. Not expecting anyone to try or do anything I myself had not done or tried or was completely trained in. 
My Parents-when they were dating. They were married and had six children together. I was number 5 in the line up
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