Illinois has always been my home. I grew up in a large family of ten siblings and that makes me number six. My hero is my Father. I am the person I am today because of him and what he taught me growing up. He taught me never to give up, and always believe in my dreams. I started writing Poetry when I was a teenager. I published my first book of Poetry "Whisper's From The Heart" thru www.Lulu.com.