Personal Childhood Blog

I was eight years old when I met my first best friend Anitra. I was a very shy and naive little girl when I met her. Anitra was a precocious eight year girl that taught me how to stay away from other kids that caused trouble. She also taught me how to speak up for myself. She was a very caring friend who demonstrated the characteristics of a true friend. Although at eight years old a child may not understand the true value of a friend, when I think about the relationship we had I appreciate her being in my life at that time. We were friend's until we graduated from middle school. I will never forget how she cared for me.

A Mother's Love

My mother is a God-fearing woman who shows great compassion to everyone that comes in contact with her. My mother was a teacher by profession, who taught me how to read and write. My mother taught me the value of being a young lady with character. I admire her wisdom and her strong faith in God. My mother showed me how to be a wife to my husband. 

My father is a strong man of God. He showed me much love since I was the young child and I am his little girl. My father demonstrated how a man should take care of his family.  One thing I admire that my father did when I was a child was taking caring of me when I was sick. I believe my father took great joy in taking care of me while I was sick. 

My oldest brother is very caring and protective.  I enjoy being around my brother because he always make me laugh. While growing up my brother introduce me to different types of music and movies, he was very protective of me. I admire my brother and respect him like a father. 

My paternal grandmother has a special place in my heart. I really enjoyed spending time with her when she was alive.  She would cook all the foods I enjoyed eating.  She would also give me money without my parents knowing. I enjoyed seeing her smile. Seeing her smile would make me happy when I felt sad. My grandmother made me feel really loved and special to her. 

All of my family and old friends continue to influence me because their love and caring actions continue to have an impact on my life.  I have learned how to be friend, a mother, teacher and a giver.