I grew up in Thomasville, North Carolina, a small furniture and textile town. My parents kept me extremely busy; piano lessons, Girl Scouts, dance, band, tennis, youth group, mission trips, art and sewing lessons. They wanted me to have all of the opportunities they could offer. In addition, my parents taught me the value of a dollar, the value of family and friendships, and the importance of giving back and being humble. Most importantly, they taught me that working hard bui