This is my big brother and my mother. They have had the biggest impact on my life and I love them very much. I am the youngest of three children and I must honestly say that sometimes it seems as if I am the oldest. My mother was such a strong role model for me that I am now a very strong person. Her determination and zeal are traits that I quicky learned and have carried on in my life and passed on to my children. My brother has taught me so many things that I carry with me today. He has taught me what to do and what not to do. Although his decisions weren't always the best, he constantly encouraged me to make better decisions than what he had made. I love both of them because through the good times and the bad times, we have always stuck together.
This is my father. I didn't meet my father until I was about 12 years old because my parents separated when I was a baby. I include him in my Early Childhood Web because although he wasn't physically with me, I remember longing to meet my father as a child. My mother and aunt would tell us stories about him and laugh at the memories because he has such a funny sense of humor. I also realize now looking back that I have many of his character traits which are his laugh, his sense of humor and work ethics. I love my father and yes, I am still "Daddy's Little Girl"!
This picture is of my Mom, big sister, grandma, grandpa, myself and my brother. My big sister is simply the best. She impacted my life by always being a trailblazer. She showed me how to set goals and run until I met them. My grandmother was my ROCK! She saw things in me early on in my life that I didn't see in myself. She was such a wonderful person and loved me unconditional. My grandfather was the one who spoiled me. He knew that I was a child who was very conscience of right and wrong and he always encouraged me never to change. He protected me and always talked to me about his childhood and the history of our family.
Hi Berdetta,
ReplyDeleteI like your family pictures. Seem like you have a wonderful family. I was wondering, in which specific way did your mother teach you to be a strong person? In what ways have you translated what you learned from your family over to early childhood profession? For me I would like to translate what my parents taught me through teaching children to be a responsible for their actions, to teach them the difference between good and bad, and to be respectful.
Pan
Hi Pan,
ReplyDeleteMy mother was a single parent of 3 children. She sometimes worked 3 jobs to support us and would give her last for us and never complained. She has weathered many storms but still remained strong. She taught me to always do my very best no matter how hard the challenge. I know I would not be the woman I am today without her. Although I am now grown and have been married almost 25 years with 4 children of my own, she is still my greatest inspiration and pushes me to reach beyond the stars to acheive my life goals. I teach my children the same values she taught me.
Grandmas and Grandpas are always the best at spoiling! My mom and dad spoil my daughter so bad! How did you meet your father for the first time? What was it like? Me and my first husband separated, we have a baby together. He hasnt seen her in three years! I'm hoping he never does, but she thinks my new husband is her dad. And hopefully he will get to adopt her. But I'm very curious about this because I'm curious of if and when I should tell her about her "real" dad. Of course he is a loser and not a "real" dad at all. But, I know that she will find out sometime and I don't want to be hated by her because I didn't tell her. Did you have any feelings of anger toward your mother because you couldn't meet you dad? You are very beautiful and you have a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteHi Shanda! Thank you for your wonderful comments. The only advice I can offer is to be totally transparent with your daughter! The last thing you want is for her to have resentment towards you. I have always admired my mother because she was completely honest with my siblings and I about our father. She never said a negative word about him and when the time presented itself, I can remember being at my Grandmother's house taking a nap and was awakened by my mom when my dad arrived. It was trully the happiest day of my life. I have never really had any feelings of anger or resentment towards either of them...just feeling blessed because I have both of my parents in my life. My dad and I started out rocky only because he had to realize that I was older and had my own thoughts about certain things but as of today...we are very close and I can honestly say, he is my best friend. He spoils me rotten and guess what...I let him!!
DeleteBerdetta, I love your childhood page. Your grandparents remind me of my own.I know your family is proud of you.
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DeleteThank you and I must admit, my family has supported me and helped me to realize how important it is to strive to acheive my personal goals. They have seen me sacrifice for them and they are continuing to push me. My oldest daughter is also in Grad School and we encourage one another. It is a great feeling to be loved by so many people!
Berdetta, I enjoyed reading about your family. Your family has gave you many qualities and values to make you the great person you are.
ReplyDeleteHi Daleiscia!
DeleteThank you so much for those comments. I know that I am nothing without God and my wonderful family. Often times we give so much to others as mothers and wives that we forget about ourselves. Although, I was headed down that path, my husband and children made me realize that I needed to pursue my dreams, goals and aspirations and who I am today is a result of that encouragement.
Hello Berdett, both of my grandmothers were also the rock of our family. Both were fun lovely and strong minded. I was very fortune to have two influential women in my life. They were wise and gave me the knowledge to build on, and succeed as a classy young lady.
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara!
DeleteThere is certainly nothing like grandparents who love you and who see things in you that you don't see in yourself. My grandma was amazing and if I could be just half the woman she was, I just know I will be doing great.