My Personal Childhood Web

My web consists of a large very close family. All members support me greatly praying joy and peace into my life as well. To single out members of my family, I must include those who have had great influence, as well as, those who have great influence I  must begin with:

1.      Reverend L.R. Thompson- Maternal Grandfather. My mother and father divorced when I was quite young. My grandfather became my main father figure. I looked to him for protection and guidance. He was a Baptist Pastor, with an artistry for telling the stories of the bible, as well as our family history.

2.      Shirley – Mother: My mother has always been my strongest support system in the family. Being a single parent, she felt the need to turn up a notch in the parenting arena. She made sure I really never “wanted” for anything. Thus I am a bit spoiled, I look at the world through rose colored glasses. By the statement “Rose colored glasses”, I expect everyone in the world to be of a good nature. This outlook has often gotten the best of me. Being a strong female, she felt the need to raise me the same. Instilling in me the idea that women do not need a man to survive. Women can do just about anything a man can do. I have recently come to realize. Though women can do all, women should not do all.

3.      Aunt Georgia- Very close maternal friend: My Aunt cared about me before I was born. She along with my mother were sources of strength. My Aunt always offered the listening ear. She was my mother in another house.

4.      Janice- sister: Janice is my sister we share the same father (different mothers). Janice is my go to person. She taught me those things my mom couldn’t bring herself to teach. I learned about birth control from my sister. Janice carries out the roll of “big sis.” To the fullest.  Janice supported me by being my secret keeper.

My most memorable moment or lesson is from my mother: Boys always needed to call before coming to see me. My mother taught me, you must demand respect for yourself.