Personal Childhood Web

There are five special people in my life that influenced me through my childhood and even still today. Those five people include my mother, father, grandmother, my kindergarten teacher/school staff, and godparents.
I can remember my mother was/is so loving, caring, and nurturting. She always made sure I had everything I needed. She helped me with my homework, made sure I had healthy meals, and attended my school activites. She always encouraged me to be the very best that I can be. My mother and father raised me to love the Lord which is most important. They taught me the ways of the Lord and that I could do nothing without God. So true still this day I'm still serving the Lord from what they both taught me years ago. They both nurtured me in many ways, but most they were both always there when I needed to cry, begin to crawl, walk, talk, and sing. They took me to school so I wouldn't have to ride public transportation. They always made sure I was safe and secure.I always appreciated my father, who lived in the home with me which I'm very grateful for. I can remember my father would let me ride on his back. We would play hide and seek, laugh and joke. I appreciate that relationship because it taught me that oneday when I get married that was something I could look forward to with my husband. My father taught me what to look for in a husband even as a little girl. He said a good man must be a priest of your home, a provider, and  protector. Not only did he teach me this but he showed it in our home to my mother and our family. I carried this standard with me as a little girl to adulthood. I now am married to a wonderful man with all the descriptions my father told me to look for. This made me feel so special. This special relationship I had/have with my parents shaped me into the woman that I am now.

My grandmother was a special woman. She always taught me to be the best that I can be. She taught me in all that you do God comes first. Our relationship was special because she would sing with me, taught me how to act like a lady, and taught me to cook and how to keep a house clean. Not sure I really learned how to cook though! I will never forget when she taught me to always say "thank you" because no one as to be nice. She used to say always be kind because your education might not get you there but your kindness might get you where you need to be. My grandmother was the one that always said I was going to be a teacher because I would always want to be in charge of my other cousins. Here I am years later, an early childhood educator. I am still influenced by what she taught me and I truly appreciate her shaping me into the lady I am today.

My kindergarten/school staff were so very loving and compassionate. I remember feeling a sense of safety, love, and positive feedback when I entered the classroom. My kindergarten teacher always taught me I can achieve what I want if I put my mind to it. I love when she would read my favorite storybook "The Little Engine That Could."  This storybook still influences my life in a positive way. It is still my favorite book. I appreciate how fun my kindergarten teacher made learning.


My godparents were special to me because they would pick me up and spend time with me. They would encourage me to reach above the stars.  They would always embrace me with hugs and kisses. I always felt safe with them.


All these special people in my life in different ways help to nurture me. They showed me love, now I can give love back. They all gave me positive feedback and to this day I'm always talking positive to myself and others. They encouraged me to get an education, and now I'm blessed to be working on my master's. They all played a special role in my childhood development and I now appreciate what I have achieved and willl achieve in my future. Most importantly I'm glad they all taught me about God. As a little girl and now even as an adult I'm so glad I have a relationship with the Lord. I will forever remember them all for teaching me what was most important; I can't do nothing without God. I'm also glad I learned to use my manners. My grandmother use to say "manners can take you along way."  Thank you to all the special people that help to shape me into the lady I am now.