Personal Childhood Web

Mother:   When I think back on my childhood and my Mom, I see now that my Mother was a dedicated and loving person.  She worked very hard providing the best she could for myself and siblinsg.  The most important thing I remember is that she taught me how to be a lady and never lower my standard for anything or anyone.  She was my greatest inspiration. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grandmother:  My grandmother was like a second mother to me.  During the times when my mother was not around she stepped in and made the difference.  Her name was Alberta, but we called her Mama Berta.  Everyone in the neighborhood knew and loved her for her nurturing spirit, her kind heart of compassion, and the wisdom to teach you the facts of life if you wanted to learn.  My most memorable time with her was when dinner was prepared.  She always had a special setting for me that was filled with unconditional love.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Neighbor:  Ms. Weathersby was our neighbor.  She was the kind of neighbor you could get a cup of sugar or eat at her house and feel as if you were at home.  She treated me like one of her grandchildren and she nurtured me just as my grandmother did.  I visited her everyday just to sit with her to keep her company. My most memorable memoir of her is that she had a black cherry tree in her front yard and I would always pick from the tree.  When I didn’t pick berries from the tree, she would make me a banana pudding.

 

Sister:  My oldest sister is someone that I have always looked up to. I remember her combing my hair for school every day.  As a child I loved music. Every now and then she would let me play her records on her record player.  Sometimes she would let me borrow her jewelry to play dress-up. 

Brother:  My oldest brother, Perry, was my protector.  Growing up, I was very tiny and petite; therefore, he was my bodyguard.         He would also play teacher with me.  Perry would be the student and I would always be the teacher.