Saturday, November 16, 2013
MyFamily System
I would have to say my mother Pattie and her sisters, school and church family make up my childhood web. To start my mom was one of the best moms a child could have. She played the role of mom and dad. She provided a roof and worked two jobs and went to school while raising my sister, brother and me. She instilled great values in us as well as the will to survive. She gave sound advice and always listened to me. She raised us to be independent and to never settle for less. I remember Saturdays were our clean the house from top to bottom and get your hair washed then later go to grandma's house. Our summer's were spent canning vegetables for the winter. Next there was school. School was where I was able to make friends, play sports, and learn from the best teachers ever. My favorite teacher was our spanish teacher Senora Berry. She was from Chile and she is the reason I'm so intrigued with the spanish language. She taught me so much and we became very close, If I had a problem I could go to her. I was sadden a few years ago when I found out she had passed. Last there was my my church family. There I was on the usher board, sang on the choir and was a part of the youth missionary. We were an African Methothist Epistopal Church so to this day I still sometimes recite the Apostle's Creed. The older ladies within the church gave us advice and the pastor would counsel me as well. We had dinner occasionally or the pastor would have dinner with a church member it was great having the pastor over sharing stories and and wisdom. I feel I had
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Leslie,
ReplyDeleteI see that we share the same background as children from a single parent household. I believe it makes us more responsible as adults because we had responsibilities to help out as children. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Susan
Hi Leslie,
ReplyDeleteSingle Mothers Rock!!! I read an article that suggests that children from single parent homes are more independent and driven than those from homes with both parents. It was a very interesting article that revealed some truths about some of the social issues that our society is dealing with today. One issue the article explored was drug and alcohol abuse among children and teenagers.
Most people can remember a teacher that made a positive impact on their lives. I believe the difference between a good teacher and a great teacher is that a great teacher does more that teach you...they become your friend. As you develop a bond with a teacher, it amazingly inspired you to work harder and really do you best because she or he cares.
Church is also another common influential beginning for a child. It is usually the first place beyond the family that the child begins to make connections with, then school. Prior to reading your blog, I wasn't familiar with the Apostle's Creed...I googled it...I like it.
Thanks for teaching me something new today.
Tabitha Abney
I was homeschooled and often wonder what having a bunch of different teachers in your life would feel like. My mom was my teacher and that made our relationship very strong and vital to me. However, sometimes I wonder what it would have looked like to have numerous people teaching me. In some ways I feel like I missed out. Reading your post about your wonderful teacher makes this one of those times.
ReplyDeleteI too have a wonderful home church that supports me and I know that in this past year I do not know what I would do without them. To know that there are people who share similar beliefs who can encourage and support you is a wonderful feeling. It was great as a child and even more so now as an adult.
Thanks for sharing.