Ilaf Esuf/Special to the Placer Herald
"I never thought I would get my dog. My parents told me we weren't going to get another one, but we did." Rihannon Jones, 13 Rocklin

Ilaf Esuf/Special to the Placer Herald
"I ever thought I would do what I do for a living -- wound care." Melyssa Kasdras Rocklin

Ilaf Esuf/Special to the Placer Herald
"I never thought I would buy my first home at 25." Melissa Codney Rocklin

Ilaf Esuf/Special to the Placer Herald
"I never thought I would be a father." Josh Spear Rocklin

Ilaf Esuf/Special to the Placer Herald
"I never thought I would play basketball." Jon Smith, 14 Rocklin