Funny bone
These family members toppled the Christmas tree as children and were trapped underneath.
Sam and Cara
This family member is known for a stethoscope, baseball, basketball, and as a two-time Carolinas Golf Association champion.
Auntie Ann
This family member is an ordained minister.
Diamond
This family member performed in her city's marching band.
Summer
These family members have received letters of gratitude -- some handwritten -- from patients who have been touched by their compassion and competence.
Auntie Ann, Uncle David, and Cousin Matt
This family member cried tears of joy when she received a puppy as a surprise gift for her birthday.
Grandma Teresa
Along with his father, and working closely with his wife, this family member co-founded a ministry to serve the homeless.
Grandpa Sam
This family member won $1,000 for her pitch to develop a student-run, content and rapid film production club.
Lauren
This family member started and led a teen Bible study.
Chris
This family member wrote a math research paper in elementary school.
Nick
When directions flew out the window, this family member insisted the driver pull over on the Eisenhower Expressway so they could retrieve them.
Auntie Monica
This family member has run her own marketing firm for decades.
Auntie Joy
This family member's college application to Northwestern University was first read by the janitor. He told the admissions team, "You need to get to know this candidate!"
Crystal
This family member plays the violin.
Savannah
When asked as a little girl, "Would you like to go to the park or to the movies?," this family member said, "Yes." Decades later, when asked, "Would you like to go shopping or sight seeing?" this family member said, "Yes." She has always been pleasant and agreeable.
China
This family member once drove his boat so hard across the water that the rear bench seat tore out of the wood and fell to the floor.
Grandpa Sam
A trauma surgeon called this family member to say, "That's the prettiest chest tube I've ever seen."
Uncle David
This family member's professor asked to meet with her to consider the master's program in English when she was just a freshman.
Leah
This family member won two basketball championships in a row.
Christian
This family member has published two books, including one of original poetry.
Shannah
This family member's Weight Watchers (WW) group used to meet at The Hampton Inn. After the meeting, this family member and several other WW members would enjoy Hampton Inn's delicious, all-you-can-eat complimentary breakfast.
Auntie Joy
This family member received a standing ovation from Chicago educators after it was announced that she designed the district's first principal leadership training academy.
Auntie Monica
"You don't have to live the lesson to learn the lesson. I have found one of the best and quickest ways to get ahead is to learn from others' mistakes."
Sam
This family member was selected by the school district to speak at graduation.
Matt, Jr.
Auntie Judy considers these family members to have been the most respectful young people she ever met.
Crystal, Sam, Cara, China, Joshua, and Diamond