Gracie's story showed how independence comes at any age. He had his priorities in order with one goal in mind which was to keep his brothers together. Gracie had no choice but to be the caring mother her mother couldn't be. There were times when he wanted to quit, but giving up wasn't an option. Gracie's story could never go unheard and impact at least one person in the world. Gracie had to struggle to make ends meet, feed herself, and care for not only herself but four other humans. Gracie's story has had a huge impact on the lives of others and a major impact on mining. He taught me not to give up and to learn to conquer whatever life throws at you. Gracie's story will forever have a huge impact on my life and the reason for my future career. Gracie showed me how independence has no age limit. He taught me to keep the faith and always remember that family is everything and never let yourself be told no. It should be more motivating for you to start and demonstrate to others