Today my mom called from the hospital where she works as a nurse. This call wasn't like the others when she tells me to cook the chicken at 350 degrees for an hour. As soon as I picked up the phone I could tell she was excited about something.

She explained that a man was in the hospital and had been for a very long time. This man was battling cancer and in more pain than you could imagine. I had heard about his story before because he is a friend of my uncle, but my mom asked if I would come down and meet him, as he requested.

Nervousness and excitement ran through my body after I said yes. There was no way that I would decline the offer! But I kept asking myself, "Why me? I'm no celebrity..."

When I walked into the hospital room where he was, he slowly got up and shook my hand. His brother was there with him and we had a conversation for a few moments. The two kept saying how honored and lucky they were to meet me. Every time they said it my smile got bigger and bigger! It was mindboggling to me how I could brighten up their day just like that. It felt so good to cheer someone up and make them feel better, especially complete strangers!

They wanted their photo taken with me so we posed for a couple snap shots. And after, I gave my first autograph - ever! ;)

This was such a rewarding experience that truly warmed my heart. I wish I could have that feeling every and brighten the lives of people who have past and present struggles to overcome. They made me feel so special and like a celebrity. I would lie if I said I didnt like that feeling! But honestly, I would love to do this for more people if I only knew they would want to see me!

The little opportunities like this that my title provides me with are amazing and will be remembered for the rest of my life.