PERSONAL CHILDHOOD WEB

 

The five most important people who nurtured and cared about me as a child

 

(1)  My Mother  - Glendell Monley.  I grew up in a large family which included five girls and three boys.  My mother raised all eight of us as a single parent.  We all grew up in a very loving Christian environment.  My mother instilled in us values, respect, and morals that would stay with us throughout our adult life.  She was a caring a giving person who always put her children before anything else.  She taught us to treat others as we would like to be treated.  She encouraged us to always do our best even when sometimes we may not succeed.

(2) My Teacher – Ms. White.  Ms. White was my fifth grade teacher.  She was always very kind to all of the students in her class.  She taught us to never give up no matter how hard tasks became or what obstacles or challenges we were faced with.  She treated everyone the same, as if we were her own children.  She was also interest in what input our parents hand in or education.  She would meet with them on a regular basis to encourage them to do their best to help us learn, develop, and grow.  Ms. White attended my wedding, and her word to me were “Kesha you always had potential and I knew that you would be an asset to society and an inspiration to others”  (Ms. White).

(3) My School Counselor –   Mrs. McDougald - The primary role of my school counselor was to encourage, support, and foster academic, career, social, and personal development for all of the students that she came in contact with.  She was tough but firm.  She wanted to see me succeed in everything that I attempted.  She was kind, considerate and talked to me with the gentlest voice.  Actually she reminded me of my mother.  I never heard her say anything negative.  She would always praise me for my accomplishments and for my failures.  She always told me how valuable I was and stressed the many opportunities that were out there for me. 

(4) My Siblings – I grew up with three brother and four sisters.  We did not always get along but we always looked out for each other.  My siblings always encouraged me and told me how important I was. When I felt bad about making a low grade on something they were always there to let me know that it would be alright and to keep going.  They stressed the point that just because one door closes does not mean that another one will not open.  We always helped each other when needed and had family meetings to discuss any problems that we were having within the family.  We went on family vacations.  They always complemented me on how well I dressed, how smart I was and whatever I decided to become when I grew up I would always be successful because I had much to offer society.  

(5) My Pastor - Reverend Cummings – He was the pastor of our church.  We saw him faithfully every Sunday.  He praised us for being such well mannered young children and he always told us to strive to do the best that we could at everything.  I sang on the choir and he always told me what a beautiful voice I had.  He told me that I was a very special person and that I continued to keep God in my life that I would always be blessed where ever I went. 

          I would like to thank all of the people above who helped me to become the        person that I am today.  They showed me love, and they encouraged me to do the best that I could possibly do.  They helped  me to have confidence in myself and for this I want to say thank you.