As many people know, I have quite a large family. I've been blessed with the best cousins, aunts and uncles. One of these aunts happens to be my godmother, and I'm so so proud to be able to say that.

Despite the trials she has, she never complains, she never fails to worry about everyone else and worry about making them happy. She has a heart of gold I’ve seen in very few people.

I don't know what I would do without her constant text messages saying how much she loves me and to have a great day, or the fact that she listens and pays attention to everything I say, even when no one else does. There's never been a time she's steered me in the wrong direction or failed to surprise me.

My aunt is an extraordinary woman. I’m very thankful to have as another mom for me. Truthfully, I don't think I could put into words what she means to me. My aunt has taught me what it means to be a fighter.

She has taught me what it means to be brave. She fought cancer and beat it. I know my aunt is a survivor. She is one of the strongest people I have ever met. Her strength, determination and positive demeanor are inspiring. She has had such an impact on so many people’s lives, including my own. I only wish I was able to do half of doing the things she does.

She is beyond amazing in every way with her generosity, thoughtfulness and talents she continues to use to help other people.

She taught me what it means to have faith and she taught what it means to not give up. My aunt has never given up. She's my hero and if I have inherited any kind of trait from her at all, then I know I'm a better person because of it.