My Childhood web consists of people whom touched my life in someway or another. Whether I knew it then or just discovered it now. My mother, I was one of ten children. She always seemed to be working on something baking for the church or sewing our Easter dresses. Although she very rarely sat us down and talked to us, she would cut out newspaper articles of other peoples tragedies and have us read them. I never heard the words I love you, she did not hug or hold me.
She influenced me in ways that enrich my life forever. I tell my daughters how special they are. I hug and hold them even as young ladies we snuggle and watch moves. I never let any of my siblings get off the phone without telling them I love them. Every mother’s day I write my mother a letter on the prettiest stationary I can find and I tell her how thankful I am for her.
My father, strong, silent and hard working. When he walked through the door at the end of the day with his wide rim eye glasses it was as if Clark Kent
Aunt Carrie always lived close enough to us to visit as often as we wanted. She always had a pots of fresh-food cooked. We were free to eat as we pleased. She always had a hug and a kiss for us. She influenced me to believe you can love all children even if you did not give birth to them.
Mrs. Deushet my first grade, always had a gigantic smile. No matter how unorganized or festered she was. She always told me “you can do it”. I did not believe.
My older sister Vanessa. She was right above me. Being four years old than me. She got all A’s, won awards and scholarships for her superior grade. When she worked and saved enough to purchase her own car I knew I wanted to grow up to be just like her. She would take me school shopping, spending her own money. She influenced me to believe I need to help others especially my parents and siblings.
Lilliane,
ReplyDeleteMy aunt as well always had fresh cooked food as well as fresh baked treats for me whenever I would go and visit her or she would come to see us. Just like you I always cherished those memories with my family especially around holiday time!!! The gifts were not the greatest but it was just the fact that I was always on their mind and they wanted me to be as happy as I could possibly be as a child. My parents, no matter what time of day it was always taught me to work hard for whatever I wanted and to never settle or feel that I was entitled to anything. If I could be maybe even a fraction of the parents they were, then I will be a very successful parent to my daughter and my future children.
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ReplyDeleteI to remebered my sister taking me school shopping when she got her first summer job you brought back memories because my sister always should me and my brother she would always take care of us. Since we have gotten older I am taking care of her and I dont mind because she is why I am who I am caring and helpful person.
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog. I think when reading most people, moms are at the top of the list. That's so special!! I also had a big sister who would take me shopping and then when we get into arguments because I wouldn't share with her and she would say, "I don't know why I bought that for you anyway". As we talk about it now and I tell my daughter about it, we just laugh. Having some one to be there and help you is always a great thing and that's why today I'm a giving person and I help people in any way that I can. It's because of my role models.