John Collins:  

Life I married an awesome young lady after graduating from SFASU in 91. We lived in Conroe, TX for the next five years. I worked for JCM Industries as a salesman and traveled extensively selling and learning. I became what is called a "road scholar." In 96 we moved to Texarkana due to a promotion in the company. Our daughter was born in the Spring of 98 and was a 2 pound miracle. She has taught me the power of patience and forced a maturity on me that up until her birth I shied away from at all costs. Because of her I will not take anything for granted. Her struggles are my struggles and her triumphs are my greatest joy. She has a broad spectrum disorder that limits her ability to speak but that doesn't mean she doesn't have anything to say. She didn't walk until she was 3 years old so I carried her. She will need constant care but that is a privilege and not a burden. I'm now the director of sales for JCM Industries, the job takes me all over creation but that is a big part of the fun and the challenge. The easiest part of any trip is coming home. Locally ...Expand for more