Personal Childhood Web

I have a large family and I found it to be a little difficult to decide what five persons I will talk about who nurtured and cared about me when I was a child. However, five people who I believe fits this description the most will be; my mother, grandmother, grandfather, brother, my aunt and uncle, and one of my closest childhood friends. My mother is the perfect example of being a “strong black women.” My mother has five children of her own and helped care for two other children while being married to my dad, a total of 7. While raising a hand full of children, my mother went back to school to gain a higher education and was able to accomplish her goal of becoming a nurse. Through the struggles, stressors, situations, etc; I never heard my mother complain. She did the best that she could and made a way out of no way many of days. My mom was the best at making sure we had our basic needs met, that we took our education seriously, and that we learned responsibilities in order to make it throughout this life independently. My mom was amazing at teaching me and my siblings on applying ourselves and how not to give up. My mother did not raise failures, and she made certain that we would succeed. My mom is truly the glue that has kept my family together. My grandmother, “Grammie” is what I call her has had a major impact on my life as well. Grammie has taught me vital lessons spiritually and has shown me things within myself that I may not have been aware of. She is the pastor of my church and has represented herself well. Whenever I need guidance or encouragement, she has always been great at doing so. My grandfather is very old school and has shared his wisdom to help guide me on my journeys in life. He is a very hard worker and has always believed in doing it right and putting your all in whatever you do. He is a true example of what a great man should be and his love for me is more than I can ever ask for. My older brother is a great influential part in my life as well. He has always looked out for me as a child and even now that I have developed into a young lady. He has always shown his love for me and I look up to him as a person, a man figure, and a role model. He is my blessing sent from heaven and I am thankful and grateful to have his love. My aunt and uncle have showered me so dearly and I desire them both. They both would remind me how much they were proud of me for accomplishing my goals. They treated me as their own and their unconditional love fills my heart completely. They have shown me how to work through the hard times and how not to easily give up on anything. One of my best friends has been supportive in the things that I have done and always gave me advice for the better. She has been there with me and helped me to keep things together and on track. She has never discouraged me and sincerely wants to see me advance as a person and in my life. I am very grateful to have loving individuals in my life who love me and recognizes my value and self-worth.