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  • Little Lizzie

    Who is the most confident person you know?

    My Great Niece Elizabeth

    The most confident child that I know is my Great Niece Elizabeth.

    Me and Lizzie October 2012

    I met my great niece in October, 2012. She was only a couple weeks old. She’s my niece Tracy’s second daughter.

    My niece Tracy and I
    Her four daughters

    I loved her from the first moment that I laid eyes on her.

    Me and Lizzie

    She grew quickly and we knew she was growing to be a big girl,fast. She was already eating solid food at this point.

    She’s always smiling
    She loves lollipops
    She’s smart and creative

    Lizzie is never afraid to try something new. She explores every aspect of the process. She has an excellent memory and this helps her teach her sisters and friends how to do or play whatever she learns.

    Curious and brave.

    Beaming with confidence
    Can make something out of nothing

    In this picture she’s placing her fairy house in the backyard so the fairies have some where to stay. Getting older hasn’t dampened her enthusiasm for imagination and she always seems to be able to make something out of nothing. She shared her idea with her sisters and they all made fairy houses from my recycled cardboard.

    Fairy house
    Serinah
    Corine
    Lounging in the pool
    Beautiful and Confident Elizabeth 🥰

    In conclusion, my niece, Little Lizzie, is a shining example of confidence and compassion. What sets her apart is her unique approach to learning, driven by a desire to share and teach others. This selfless mindset not only fuels her confidence but also inspires those around her.

    A Natural-Born Leader
    Lizzie’s innate leadership skills are evident in her ability to create her own fun and encourage others to do the same. With a fearless spirit, she’s always ready to take the lead, navigating complex situations with ease and saving others from uncertainty. Her confidence is contagious, and those around her can’t help but be inspired by her courage and compassion.

    A Bright Future Ahead
    As Little Lizzie continues to grow and thrive, it’s clear that her unique blend of confidence, compassion, and leadership skills will serve her well. She’s a reminder that true confidence comes not from within oneself, but from the positive impact one has on others. I have no doubt that Lizzie’s bright future will be filled with joy, success, and the knowledge that she’s making a difference in the lives of those around her.

  • Uncle Clint-Rock

    Who is the most confident person you know?

    Uncle Clint-Rock

    The most confident person I know is my uncle Clinton. He is also the toughest son-of-a-gun I’ve ever met. There aren’t a lot of photos of him, as he hates getting his picture taken.

    This man has survived bowel, liver, and lung cancer. He’s 69 years old and turns 70 this April. He met each cancer diagnosis with the confidence that he would be cured. He would never accept that he was sick. He knew he had a condition, but that was never going to slow him down. He is a meditator. When asked how he overcame his cancer and how he dealt with the situation, he credited Reiki and a strong belief in self-healing. Hence the nickname “Clint-Rock.” I gave it to him after his last bout of liver cancer.

    I remember the conversation at the side of his hospital bed after they removed three-quarters of his liver. I said to him, “You’re tougher than the hardest stone on the planet; you’re as solid as a rock. Ain’t nothing going to take out a rolling stone like you.” He laughed and said, “Clinton Clint-stone Dean.” Of course, he was coming out of anesthesia. I laughed with him, then replied, “Clint-Rock-Stone, the toughest, most confident son-of-a-gun on the planet.” We laughed some more, then I left to let him rest and recover. That was 15 years ago. Ever since that day, I’ve called him Uncle Clint-Rock. Everyone else in the family took a liking to it as well, so that’s what we all call him.

    He’s the best, most loyal, and loving uncle. He’s been there for every one of his 15 nieces and nephews. He’s always there to coach us along, instilling confidence in whatever we’re doing. He has taken some of us in, helped out financially, and got businesses off the ground. He’s our comfort in times of grief and always keeps the peace. He’s widely respected by the older adults in the family, too. He’s a hard worker and has always seemed like he had a lot of money. Although, at times, he was just as broke as the rest of us; that never stopped him from getting whatever any of us needed, even if that meant taking on more work and sometimes going around the clock.

    He’s had many careers: insurance salesman, real estate agent, painter, roofer, factory worker, taxi driver, apartment building manager, delivery driver, and now he works for the hospital, transporting patients to and from appointments for chemo, physiotherapy, dental care, and so on. He’s a great man with a huge heart and the confidence to go along with it. He once told me about his brush with death, how he wasn’t afraid and how he’s always been quite confident that we all get to a beautiful place when we do pass away.

    He said that during one of his lung surgeries, he saw a tunnel and a bright light and at the end; his mother was there, waving to him, saying, “Not yet, son; see you later.” And that experience gave him even more confidence that life was going to be what it is, but he was going to enjoy every minute of it.