Growing up, John and his family were extremely close. John has three brothers and two sisters, and his parents were happily married until they passed away. John always loved having family dinners every night, and the long road trips to their grandparents house in San Francisco. John smiled as he described how they would sing, play games, and talk together. He adored spending long hours …show more content…
He has been happily married to his wife, Anne, for almost 50 years. John proudly stated that one of his greatest successes would be his wife. John always thanks his father through prayer for being such a great role model as a husband and a father. Together, John and his wife have had five children, and John knows he is blessed everyday for such a beautiful family. John has lived a long life, and I was curious to know who has significantly influenced his life. Without thinking about it, John knew the answer, and it was his wife. John smiled with joy as explained how supportive and loving his wife has always been.
Interviewing John influenced me to take another look on my relationship with my own family. As a thirteen year old girl, I tend to push my family away, but John helped me realize how important your family is. Family sticks with you through the thick and thin, and every second you spend with them should be cherished. I also have taken a new view on the value of school, and how important it is to take it seriously. John let me into his life, and now, mine has been influenced for the better by learning about his