"My mom passed in January of 2012, and my dad passed in October of last year. It's been a challenging time. My parents were married for 41 years, and they never separated. It's not like today, where when people have a hard time, they leave and go in different directions. My parents focused on each other and worked as one. It's hard to find people who value those kinds of things today. People don't grow up with good role models anymore. If you've never seen a good marriage, it's hard to know what to do. You're a product of your environment, but you can decide you want your life to be different. It's up to you to make those changes."