Growing up I had a great support system. I had two great parents that loved me dearly. I also had grandparents and great grandparents that showed me a great deal of love and affection. I had several aunts, uncles,great aunts, and great uncles that also showed me love and affection. I have a large family so I was also around older cousins who took up time with me. I came from a very loving family. There are five people that stand out in my mind growing up.
My mom-
She also worked hard to give me the things I wanted. She believed in me and encouraged me to follow my dreams. She has always shown me unconditional love and instilled in me the importance of hard work. She has taken care of my children so that I was able to go to college and work until they started school. She is always there for me when I need her.
My Dad-
He has always shown me love. He served our country in the Air Force and the Air National Guard. He traveled all over the world and I have always admired him for this.He always brought me back a porcelain doll from each country he went to. He has also shown me the importance of hard work. He survived colon cancer and has shown me the importance of never giving up.
My Papa-
He was a wonderful grandfather. He took up so much time with me and believed in me. He encouraged me to follow my dreams and work hard to accomplish my goals.He would take me fishing on his boat and this is a memory I cherish dearly. He served our country in the Air Force, Vietnam War, and retired from the Air Force. He fought a battle with lung cancer and lost, but he showed me the importance of putting up a good fight. He showed me unconditional love.
My Mema-
She was a wonderful grandmother. She showed me love that was endless. She taught me so many life skills and took care of me when I was sick.She would make me homemade potato soup when I was sick. She was able to watch my kids grow up until she lost her battle with cancer in 2013. She helped instill caring and nurturing in me. She loved all her kids and grandchildren so much.
My Aunt-
Aunt Priscilla has taught me to never, ever give up. She taught me to always chase after your goals, even when the whole world may be doubting you. She has shown me so much love and affection growing up. She taught me how to appreciate the outdoors and nature. I remember going to Providence Canyon with her when I was a kid.
Each of these people have had a tremendous impact on shaping me into the adult I am today. I was shown love by each of these people. I am thankful for each of the memories I have with them. I thank each of them for providing me with loving and nurturing. I am grateful to them for allowing me to pursue my goals and encouraging me to work hard to accomplish what I want to in life.
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It looks you come from a very close knit family. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for mine and so I admire that about yours. I especially liked the black and white pictures you included in your post. It's also sad to see how greatly your family has been affected by cancer. I hope you never have to experience that fight first hand.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I am very fortunate to have the family I have. It has been hard to see all the cancer, but it has taught me to never give up without a fight. I appreciate your kind words.
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Hey Jen sorry to hear about your loved ones loss to cancer. My family has a high risk as well. What matters is they supported you when you needed them. Its is great that your mom was able to watch your children while you further you education. Everyone does not have a good support system and I take that into consideration and want that to be my motivation for my center. I want to be able to help people and support them in any way I can.
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DeleteThat is great that you recognize that. After working with Headstart for so many years, I have seen many children that do not have a strong support system. I think it is great that you want to have a center that takes this into account. I am sorry to hear your family has a high risk for cancer. I hope that all is well with you and your family.
Jen
Jennifer, it has been both and honor and a privilege to be your mother and the caretaker of your beautiful children! I am extremely proud of the accomplishments you have made and continue to make each and every day and i thank God for each and every one of my children and grandchildren daily. I love you now and forever......Mama
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I appreciate all that you do and have done for me. I love you too.
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