When someone asks me who the most important person in my life is... it seems as though my answer is automatically programmed to respond with "my mom" or "my dad." Very cliche and not very well thought out answers. Now of course my parents are by far the most important people in my life... but I wanted myself to really think about why and develop an answer to this question that was spot on and detailed.

As I was asking myself this question, I became curious. Curious as to who my parents thought was the most important person in their life. Then curious as to who some of my friends answers would be and then even my grandparents. I became curious of what people answers would be throughout all walks of life... so I started asking. Here are some of the answers I received from people with all different ages.

"My sister. She is the best sister in the whole world and even when we fight, we look back and laugh." - Age 14

"My little brother. I know it's harder on him not having our dad here than it is for me, so it makes me feel the need to set a good example for him and teach him the same principles that my dad taught me. He's got such and undeniable light in his personality, and it's quite infectious. He never stops laughing and I hope he never loses that. I want to provide him with more opportunities than I had when I was his age and going through high school. I want to keep him open minded and let him know that he can achieve anything he wants." - Age 19

"My dad. He showed me my love of the outdoors and how a man should work and take care of his family. How to never quit and do everything right no matter how many times it takes." - Age 20

"Your mom is the most important person in my life. First and foremost, she gave me two wonderful children that I can love and cherish. Secondly, she is the best mother, wife and partner that any man could ever ask for." - Age 41

"My husband. He helps me stay grounded, holds me when I'm sad and laughs with me in happiness. He is my life mate. There is one other that is more important though. My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. When I leave the loving arms of my husband, He has a home waiting for me." - Age 76

As we get older, priorities, mindsets and the people in our lives change. Who the most important person in my life today is may change over the next few years and will most likely be different 50 years from now. One thing that remains the same is the love we have for the people who mean the most to us. This is so reassuring when not much else remains constant.