It wasn't because I no longer wanted to be president, but because I knew I would soon be gone and someone had to take my place. A younger member of our club, Brielle, wanted to be 4-H president and deserved it, so I resigned and told the club I couldn't think of a better person for the position. After being nominated and voted unanimously, she only accepted the job if I promised to be there if she needed advice. Of course, I promised that I would be there for her and all of them. This year I had lost the ability to walk and was in a wheelchair for several months due to a neuromuscular problem. I didn't let this drag me down; I still attended 4-H meetings and coached others on their projects. My impact on my colleagues became clear to me one night when a girl came up to me and spoke to me. He started telling me how I became his inspiration for staying in 4-H. She also suffered from serious health problems and was considering giving up 4-H. However, he saw how I used self-discipline to move forward and continue to help