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
It sounds like you have an awesome Family! Semper Fi to your brother. I visit Cali often because my boyfriend, mom and little brother live there. Awesome that you have a Vietnam Vet in the family - My hobby is reading about Vietnam! Tekk him thanks from the Air Force girl in New Mexico...
ReplyDeleteMy mom and I used to walk alot too! We are very close, and I think alot of it had to do with our walks. We'd walk and talk about everything and nothing all the time. I look back on those times and smile. Quality time with a parent is a real gift-one we often take for granted!
ReplyDeleteI love how your mom taught you to be independent and to be your own person. I like the way your dad encouraged your to furhter your education. It seems to me that Manny and Miriam are like God parents, me and my husband are God parents to a girl that is now 12 and we have been her God parents since her birth. Her mother told us that she chose us, to the strong foundation and that she wanted her daughter to know how a marriage is suppose to be.
ReplyDeleteYour post is very touching. You no I didnt even think of my siblings playing an impact in my life. I'm glad your brother and you were so close growing up and still have a speacial relationship today.
ReplyDeleteJohan, I enjoyed reading about your family. You were lucky to have such supportive parents. Your brothers sound like they were sweet, even when they were bothering you : )
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I hadn't even added my siblings to my list but the more i think of it...they played a big part in my growing up. I may have to go back and alter my post :) ~ I think its great that you are close with your mom too. Mother daughter relationships are important. I hope to have a bond like that with my own girls.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about your family. The way your mom taught you to be independent was good of her. A lot of people need to learn to instill that type of positive attitude in their life.
ReplyDeleteWhat a network of family support. It sounds like your mom is a very smart and independent woman who taught you a lot. I think that is special that you and your little brother are close.
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