When we see a successful person they almost seem larger than life.  We forget that they had parents, a childhood, and a story of how and why they became a success.  When we look a bit closer into their lives we find that these successful people have faced challenging circumstances, and have somehow come out of the ashes doing incredible things.  These stories excite me as they offer hope, and appreciation for those that were courageous enough to believe in something beyond themselves.   I remember talking to a family member about my Grandfather, who seemed reluctant in sharing some of his childhood experiences. I guess when we share a negative experience with others we are afraid of what people may think, but then I say, ok....but what did they do to overcome it?  I think that sometimes we loose site of the real story.  I mean, you have to tell the whole story to appreciate the outcome....right? John Wesley & Hattie May, Photo by: CJ Scott On August 30, 1910 John Wesley was born to