The five people that was nurturing and caring towards me was My grandma, my dad, my first grade teacher, my best friend's father, and my track coach.
My grandma was my best friend. She died almost a year ago. She always made me laugh even if I was sad. She always told me story of her up bringing and her life. All the stories she told me I learn from them. When I was little I use to stay over here house and she would cook my favorite meal which was her favorite too. She was my joy.
In my family there was my father, my mother, my two sisters, and me in our household. I felt for my dad because he was the only male and he had to deal with us. I remember every morning before school my dad would say a prayer for my sisters and me. He would always gives us a huge and a kiss. Out of all my sisters I was the only one to play sports. My dad would make it to every game I had and was my biggest supporter.
My first grade teacher Mrs Guinta was the best teacher I ever had. I was scared in first grade and she made me feel so comforter able. She always paid close attention to me and I think she could sense I was nervous and scared. She always check on me everyday. She made me feel like a belong in her classroom. Mrs. Guinta had a calm spirit about her and she cared.
My best friend's father, Bishop Morman was different. He was way older than my dad. I expect to hear old people wisdom but that's not what came out of his mouth. When my best friend and I would go out for the day he would have a talk with us. During the talk he would tell us what time to be home and not to get in trouble. He would always say something funny about us not listening or returning home on time. He was like my second Dad because he wanted to make sure we make good choices.
My track coach Mr. Argos was my support. I always get worry before a track meet but he was a person who encourage me. He believed in me and our track team so much. He was involved in our academic and our family situations. He knew every bodies personalities on the track team. He stayed involved, that is what I liked about him.
Now my dad is my son's biggest supporter.
All these people made a special impact on my life my grandmother showed me happiness, my dad showed me how to love and support others, my first grade teacher showed me how to make children belong, my best friend's dad show me how to be a parent, and my track coach showed me how to believe.
My grandma was my best friend. She died almost a year ago. She always made me laugh even if I was sad. She always told me story of her up bringing and her life. All the stories she told me I learn from them. When I was little I use to stay over here house and she would cook my favorite meal which was her favorite too. She was my joy.
In my family there was my father, my mother, my two sisters, and me in our household. I felt for my dad because he was the only male and he had to deal with us. I remember every morning before school my dad would say a prayer for my sisters and me. He would always gives us a huge and a kiss. Out of all my sisters I was the only one to play sports. My dad would make it to every game I had and was my biggest supporter.
My first grade teacher Mrs Guinta was the best teacher I ever had. I was scared in first grade and she made me feel so comforter able. She always paid close attention to me and I think she could sense I was nervous and scared. She always check on me everyday. She made me feel like a belong in her classroom. Mrs. Guinta had a calm spirit about her and she cared.
My best friend's father, Bishop Morman was different. He was way older than my dad. I expect to hear old people wisdom but that's not what came out of his mouth. When my best friend and I would go out for the day he would have a talk with us. During the talk he would tell us what time to be home and not to get in trouble. He would always say something funny about us not listening or returning home on time. He was like my second Dad because he wanted to make sure we make good choices.
My track coach Mr. Argos was my support. I always get worry before a track meet but he was a person who encourage me. He believed in me and our track team so much. He was involved in our academic and our family situations. He knew every bodies personalities on the track team. He stayed involved, that is what I liked about him.
All these people made a special impact on my life my grandmother showed me happiness, my dad showed me how to love and support others, my first grade teacher showed me how to make children belong, my best friend's dad show me how to be a parent, and my track coach showed me how to believe.
Ebony,
ReplyDeleteFeeling supported by a father I think is the biggest blessing a female can have. My father was gone most of my younger years because he was in the military. Even though he was absent; he still supported us by communicating with us via snail mail and telephone. I see too many your girls now in our community lacking that father support. Great pic of your dad with your son!
Ebony-
ReplyDeleteI miss my grandmother too!! There is nothing like the love of a grandma. They are some of the best people on the earth. As we are creating these blogs, I have been looking through old photos and there are so many with myself and my grandma. Looking at those pictures have brought back so many wonderful memories.
Ebony, It is surely one thing to have amazing support from family and another to feel loved and supported by an external person simply because they care. those people add greatly to one's blessing.
ReplyDeleteLubna
Hello Ebony, I can see that like me you had a lot of love and support. It is really a blessing to grow up in a home with two supportive parents. I can read that your dad also had Christian values, that was another plus. It is amazing how you can just read about a person and realize what kind of person they are. You appear to have taken your childhood upbringing and you are now instilling it in your children. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteEbony,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story. My first grade teacher made me feel special as well. She was so kind and made me feel safe. Grandmothers are very special people. I miss mines as well. It's true when they say there's nothing like grandma's cooking. Also, I want to thank for offering to help me with my blog. It is still a challenge. Enjoy the Holiday.
Ebony,
ReplyDeleteGreat post. It is always great to have a father that is supportive of everything you. Your father reminds me of my mother. Having people that support you like this makes one feel like they can concur the world. I apologize for the lost of your grandmother. I lost mine in 2003, I can relate. She was my "old wisdom" go to person. Once again great post.
Ebony,
ReplyDeleteI noticed that you said your dad was a very influential person in your life and I see that he is not a big part of your sons. This is great. My life is somewhat the same but different. My dad was not as influential in my life as yours due to things happening between my mother and he but I can say he plays a big part in the lives of my two little boys. My dad makes sure he is a part of their lives I believe to make up for the time he lost with me but I thank God for him because he helps me in tremendous ways. I said that to say that it is funny how each individual is shaped differently but some how has the same things going. We can learn from them all and are influenced by each person and their significant roles in our lives. It sounds as if you have a great background and blessed. Great Post!
Melanie Perry