Personal Childhood Web

My Mommy

My mom had been an enormous influence in my life. Not only because she is my mother, but because she has shaped me into the women I am today. Being the only child, my mom is like my best friend. She is always there when I need someone to talk to, she is my motivation and she gives me the best motherly advice. Whenever I am faced with different challenges in life she is always in my corner cheering me on to never give up.

My Father 

On February 27, 2012, my father unexpectedly passed away from an enlarged heart. On that day, my life changed forever. I could count on my father to be there for anything.  Before he passed away he taught me so much about life. Especially the “how tos”, like how to change a car tire, how to check the tire pressure, how to check the amount of oil in cars and much more.  He would even come running each time he would hear me scream, to kill a bug or insect (because I was EXTREMELY scared of them). Even though he is no longer here physically, he will be FOREVER in my heart. My father taught me how to stand on my own two feet and to not depend heavily on others. I am stronger as a person because of him and for that I am grateful.  Due to his death being unexpected, I felt for a long time the pain of not getting to say goodbye or to give him one last big hug and kiss. But now I have come to peace with his death because God allowed him to be on this earth just the right amount of time for us to create everlasting memories.    

My Nanny

Mrs. Peal was her name but all her close family and friends called her “Mrs. Sister”, but to me she was more like my 2^nd mother. Earlier this year my diva lost her battle to cancer. During my younger school days, she would care for me after school until my parents returned home from work. During my time spent with Mrs. Sister she would 1^st  make sure I completed my homework assignments and then we would have “Girl Time”.  We would have girl talks, polish our nails, style our hair and eat Butter Pecan ice cream (it was our favorite). She taught me how to live life and to always make the best of it. During her last days here on earth she “lived her life”, and that was something that she taught me all along.

My Uncle Walter

 My oldest uncle has made a considerable influence within my educational journey.  Throughout my entire years of school, he was there to support me in any way that he could. During the summer months, he would make sure that I completed math and reading worksheets, book reports, and history projects.  My senior year of high school I received 10 scholarships to help pay for undergraduate expenses and even through my masters’ journey he has been supportive. My Uncle Walter showed me the importance of education. If it was not for him, I probably would not be here today furthering my education.

My Cousin Cherae 

Each summer my cousin would take a trip to my hometown to visit me and our family. We were the only child in our families, so we looked forward to spending time together each chance we got. My cousin and I are only 1 year apart and I believe that is why we relate in so many ways. Even to this day we chat on the phone every day and we see each at least twice a month. We both have children, who are also 1 year apart and we hope their bond is just as close. Cherae is like the big sister I never had. She has taught me the true definition of loyalty and friendship.