Meet Sheree Pursley

"Do good, be good, have fun, help others."

It's what Sheree Pursley tells her children every day, and the mantra she follows in her own life as well.

Another one: "You are beautiful, you are smart, you are important."

Sheree and her husband, Greg, have two children: 8-year-old Evee-Kay and 6-year-old Izaac. When Izaac was diagnosed with dwarfism at birth, life changed drastically for the Pursley family.

Izaac's condition is tied to various other health concerns that have led to terrifying life-or-death moments, and that still require constant vigilance from his parents or nurse. Where many families would falter and collapse under the pressure of having a child with special needs, the Pursleys have maintained their faith in God and each other and have come out stronger than before. Now, Sheree mentors other families of children with special needs, helping them overcome obstacles of all types and sizes.

This stay-at-home mom is also a jane-of-all-trades who has taught herself to be a barista, makeup artist, wedding planner, personal consultant, fashion designer and jewelry artist, to name a few talents.

Here's what else you need to know about Sheree Pursley:

__What is your most treasured possession?__

My wedding ring.

__You have 24 hours entirely to yourself. How do you spend them?__

At a health spa with yoga, meditation, manicures, a facial, massage and quiet sleep.

__What makes a good friend?__

Someone who is honest and funny, and who will be there when you need each other.

__What is your guilty pleasure?__

Makeup. I love Sephora and watching makeup tutorials.

__Describe your perfect vacation:__

To travel in Europe with my husband, and without a schedule. England, France, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Italy -- to live like a local.

__What style or beauty tip do you swear by?__

Lipstick. You can completely change a look just by adding color.

__What's one thing you would like to learn?__

A foreign language, probably French. I love to travel.

__What song will always get you on the dance floor?__

"Don't Stop Believing" and "We Are Family" -- I have three sisters.

__Never ...__

... say, 'I can't.' Say, 'I'll try.'

__Always ...__

... laugh it off. Find the funny in life.

__What's the best advice you've ever received?__

Hope is from heaven and worry is from the devil. It's gotten me through the last six years.

__What talent would you most like to have?__

To sing and play the guitar.

__What are you most proud of thus far in life?__

My family growing closer together through hard times instead of falling apart.