Personal Childhood Web
MOM
My mom worked as a seamstress in factories when I was a child. My mom nurtured me by teaching me to think independently. My mom always took the time to “walk and talk” with me. We would walk everywhere (didn’t have a car) and taught me about life. My mom always encouraged me to be independent and to be my own woman. She taught me to be able to be educated so I wouldn’t have to depend on anyone.
DAD
My dad worked as a pressman when I was growing up. He is also a Vietnam Veteran. He served in the Army for 10 years. My dad was always my defender. I lived in the house with 2 brothers who teased and bothered. My dad would always come home from work and we would “wrestle”. My day always encouraged me to study and to be the best at all I did. Thus I am here furthering my education.
GRANDMA MARIA
Grandma Maria was a mom to 8 children and lived in the countryside of Puerto Rico all her life. She worked the land to support her family. She was an amazingly strong woman. She was a single parent. Grandma was the quintessential spoiler. I loved to spend my summers there. I learned to be patient and loving. My grandma always told me I was special. She would take the time to talk to me about the land, nature, her childhood, and all I had to potential to be. My grandma always encouraged me to be a spiritual person. I am one today and am teaching my children to be spiritual also.
LITTLE BROTHER ENRIQUE
My little brother is not so little anymore. Currently, he is serving our country as a Marine. He lives in California the rest of his free time. My little brother and I were always very close. He always made me laugh and was easy-going thus encouraging me to do so. My little brother always had a bond with me. We would stay up late and talk. I was his caretaker he would never tease me about my weight. My little brother influenced me to roll with the punches, to take things as they come and make the best of the situation.
MANNY and MIRIAM
These were very close friends to my mother. They were part of the church leadership and these were the only people besides family my mom trusted for me to sleep over their home. They nurtured me by being an example of excellence and showing me an example of a very strong marriage. Manny and Miriam always made me a permanent fixture in their family. They took me on their family vacations. Manny and Miriam influenced me in many ways. They encouraged me to accept people for the way they were
