My inspiration: Wendsler Nosie, Sr.

I have not had a lot of people come into my life and change it. I must say when I met Wendsler Nosie, Sr., former Chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, he changed my life for the better. He is a leader and he cares for people. He is one reason I keep pushing on. He is always there for me if I need to talk. I truly appreciate that. He's very spiritual and look to him for guidance. I will never forget the first day I met him. It was at the memorial in San Carlos. He just ran in the Sacred Run.

Wendsler, I want you to know from the bottom of my heart, I treasure you.

Melinda