A good support system is very
important to have and is what shaped me into the young woman I am today. I
would like to commend the following people:
1. At the top of my list would be
God. Without Him nothing I have accomplished would mean anything. I was taught
to have faith in God and that He will ALWAYS supply our needs and wants. I
believe knowing and trusting in God helped shaped me into the young lady I am
today.
3. My grandmother Nanny. She has been that soft voice I
always wanted to hear. She showed me how to be a kind and loving person. I can
remember during the holidays, going over and helping her set up for the family
arrival. I always looked forward to seeing Nanny’s house decorated for the
holidays in unique ways. I love her craftiness and meek spirit!
4. My sister Tishia would be next. Although we were raised
in different homes because we only shared the same father, we learned to
overlook that and get to know each other for who we are and not whose womb we
were birth from. We have become best friends and this has been very helpful in
my adulthood. I can remember in our younger years going on family vacations
together and building childhood memories. Her laugh has always been memorable.
5. My great grandmother Gran, has always been a strong, virtuous
little lady. Even today in her 90s!!!As a young girl I can remember going over
to her house and spending the night. She had the most comfortable bed I ever
slept in. I can remember her instilling in me morals and beliefs as a
youngster. She loved taking me to Vacation Bible School and also memorizing
important bible verses. I know she was persistent in me learning “The Lord’s
Prayer.” She most defiantly has been important in both my youth and adulthood.
I agree so very much with your statement of The LORD being above all else because he is the almighty and the reason for all of our accomplishments. I think that is a blessing to have been able to experience time with your great grandmother. Not many people can say that they have had this experience. There is nothing like encouraging family members to help you get through things in life that can be challenging. You are very lucky!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought of adding God to my personal childhood web. Everyone in my web taught me about him and instilled my faith in him. But I didn't think to make him separate and talk about how he has influenced my life. I think it is great that you and your sister were able to become best friends. Recently, my half brother (by our father) reached out and made contact with me. It has been an emotional roller coaster but we are working on our relationship.
ReplyDeleteYou have beautiful pictures. I also grew up with half siblings, yet we don't consider the half being important. It is great that you are able to have relationship with your sister.
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