The most influential person in my life would defiantly be my grandpa (papa).
He is my grandfather on my mothers side. My grandpa owns the farm I hunt on and will one day own. He has always been my idol because he is so true and one with god. When I was growing up as a kid at about age 3-7 and would gown to his farm on the weekends, the only way I would fall asleep was when I got to ride on grandpa’s 1953 ford 8N tractor. Tractors and other cars have been a major part of our friendship. He taught me many ways to trouble shoot and get around tough situations. He was also my conformation sponsor when I was confirmed. Grandpa bought my first bb gun witch I still have. Over the summer I would spend 2-3 weeks at a time with him on the farm. When ever we went town he always introduced me to people as his little farm hand and it always made me feel needed and helpful. This summer I heard the song wrote by Kenney Chesney “Grandpa Told Me So” and right then and there I tried to hold back my tears but I couldn’t help it. Grandpa told me how to fish and how to use the land to your advantage.
He always told me to try my hardest and to be the best I could be.


If i could go back and say anything to him right now it would be in response in to what he said about 2 months ago when i asked what he was going to do with this 40 coupe. he said "i will probably keep this one till i go under" right when he said that i was speechless and couldn't think of any kind of response. So if i could say one thing to him i wish he could just take that statement back because it crosses my mind when ever i hear Kenney's song or when i talk to him about one of his many 40 coupes