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In this picture, my family and I had just arrived to Costa Rica for my 16th birthday. This trip is important to me because I saw the true beauty of nature and realized how much all my family really means to me. Everyone did everything in their power to make this our best family trip for my birthday.

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In this picture, our Crew which is the older version of the Boyscouts traveled to California where we got to meet other Crews for a whole week. This picture is important to me because they're all a part of my family. They've always been in my life and constantly creating memories like this picture with them gives me so much happiness and joy to have met such amazing people.

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This is a picture of myself and my younger brother and sister. We are all together at my fathers house having a good time. This photo means a lot to me because it marks the time of my life where I finally returned home to start over, and also spending much more time with my family after years of isolating myself. This photo is so symbolic to me also because it marks a point in my life where things are turning to a more positive light.

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This picture was taken outside of the DPS after I got my license. This moment was important to me because it represented more independence and was something I had been looking forward to for a long time.

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This picture was taken right after our top ten percent breakfast. We were just excited to graduate and happy because we were able to rank in the top ten percentile. This would be a memory that will last for a life time for the boys and I which is pretty sad because we're all going our separate ways. This moment is important to me because the boys were always there for me but after summer the boys and I will part.

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This is a photo of myself and a player from a program I had the honor of starting during my time as the Youth and Adaptive Sports Director of a YMCA in the Houston Area. In the picture, we are getting ready to get a game started. Miracle league is a program developed for youth and adults with mental and physical disabilities. This was opening day for the 3rd season. This is one of the important moments that occurred that day. You may not be able to tell from this photo what this awesome guy's disability is but with this program, it doesn't matter. It creates an opportunity for all to play regardless of the limitations. It is important to me because this program and the families involved changed my life. They inspire me.

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This picture was taken of my mom and I when I was 9 years old. We were at San Antonio on a river boat sightseeing ride. My dad took this picture, but when he was taking it there was no light like that on camera and off, the sun wasn't even out it was cloudy. When we saw the picture we were like "wow this is so pretty I wonder how that happened." Then after this when we were leaving we got into a really bad car crash that almost made 3 of the 5 members in my family die. The weird thing was, the 2 people who had the least injuries were my mom and I. This is important to me because just a little bit before such a big disaster, was a time that was so beautiful and we had it captured here. It always reminds me that there are always bad events that are going to happen, but to always look on the bright side and focus on the part where we were happy.

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In this photo, my sister had surprised me by coming home after months of being away for college. I came home exhausted after band rehearsal not expecting her to pop up and surprise me. She came home to help me with homecoming, as that year was going to be the first time she wasn't going to be there to help me get ready. I was so happy that she surprised me with a mum because i didn't have a date to get me one and I still really wanted one. This moment is so important to me because i love my sister to death and i had never been surprised like that before. This moment filled my heart with a kind of joy i had never felt before.

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All of has had always wanted to go on a helicopter ride, especially my dad. This was important to me because we don't really see our dad often because of his work, and we don't really get to do things with him. This event was important to me because we got to spend a bunch of time with him.

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This was the last photo taken from the deck of my childhood home in Iowa . It was my favorite place to relax and I made a lot of important decisions seated in that backyard. After the economic downturn and some poor financial decisions my family was forced to leave the house. This was the last time I ever saw it. From this point on it also meant I was on my own - I'd have no home to go back to. It felt like the last moment I was a child.

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This photo was taken at the air port as I was sending my friend off for his deployment. All three of us had been through training together and its really hard sometimes to see the people you care about leave. It is important to me because it reminds me of what it means to have comrardary.

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This is a picture of my house during Hurricane Harvey. This picture is important to me because me and my family almost died about 10 minutes after this photo was taken.

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This is a photo of my friends and I. We had just reached the summit of King's Peak in Utah which was a 25 mile hike up there. It was the most mentally and physically challenging trial I had faced in my life and when I had reached it together with my friends, I had never felt so accomplished or proud of myself. This moment is important to me, because it reminds me that if I put faith into my self and put in the work and dedication needed I can accomplish what I need to do in life.

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This is a photo of myself and my parents New Years Eve 2017. I did not realize until after I took this and looked at it, how lucky I truly am to have 3 parents in my life. My parents have been divorced since I was 5 years old. Like everyone, they have had their ups and downs as co-parents, my step-father included. This picture will forever be one of my most cherished moments because my family is everything to me and I would not trade them for anything in the world.

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This is a picture of me and my mom on her first airplane ride. We both had the opportunity to visit my brother and his family in North Carolina. This moment is important to me because my mom has held my hand through all of my big moments in life, and it was finally my turn to hold her hand through her first plane ride.

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I could sit and stare at the ocean for hours as it sprays a gentle mist, just admiring the waves curling against the rocks.  The beauty that was surrounds me in this photo is one that I will never forget.  Last year I went to Hawaii with my family where we shared many amazing memories.  This is one of my favorite photos because it reminds me of the many fun adventures I had with my family in Hawaii.

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I am just now coming out of training and arrived home. Landed back in Houston Texas with all of my belongings. Couldn't ship anything so I had to carry all of it. Fortunately, it wasn't too much! I remember not too long ago this was my life traveling and taking everything with me. Visiting home when I served was some of the happiest times of my life and the saddest times when I left. I'm glad to be done with that adventure because now I'm off doing bigger and better things.

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In this photo, my Dad and I are about to go on the football field for our father-and-daughter dance.  This event is so important to me because we had gotten in an argument the night before our big performance, and I wasn’t sure if he was going to show up.  But he did!  I didn’t even recognize him at first with the costume and all the make-up, but we were able to set aside our differences and have one of the best moments I’ve ever had in my life.

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This was the trip of a lifetime. I got to take a picture with the King. Elvis is my favorite singer, and it was absolutely mind-blowing to get to walk in his home and pay my respects at his grave. This trip to Memphis was life-altering, as I got to stay in The Guest House at Graceland, look at Elvis' cars, jumpsuits, GRAMMYS, and even eat at the Arcade Restaurant, which was where he ate every time he came back to his hometown. I will never forget the many amazing moments I had during my stay at the "King's Castle". TCB

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This picture took place during my high school graduation. In the picture, it's my best friend and I sharing our last high school memory together. This picture is important to me because right after this picture I soon realize I would be entering the next chapter in my life. After 14 long years, I would finally be able to experience freedom and independence.

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In this picture my dad is laying on a hospital bed. This moment/event is important to me because this picture was taken minutes before my dad past away and I can't ever forget that day.

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In this picture I am getting married. This moment/event is special to me because I got to marry the love of my life. It was the most important, fun and special day of my life thus far.

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This banner was displayed at a National Volleyball Qualifier in 2015. I was chosen as a spotlight athlete by the American Diabetes Association to represent athletes with type 1 diabetes. Before being chosen for this honor, I tried to hide the fact that I had this disease. That tournament was when I decided to quit being angry and embrace it by bringing awareness to others.

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In this photo my nephew, Noah, was born. This is very important to me because Noah was really my first experience with kids. Being the youngest, this experience has allowed me to develop a connection with someone who is so much younger and more dependent on everybody, which has been very different.