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<-- This is my Dad. An amazingly understanding person that has always loved me for who I am, no matter what. He has always been a support for me, because when I needed him the most he would offer solid advice and just listen. I enjoyed every minute I got to spend with him, and now I miss being so far away from him.
I lived with my mom and brother through most of my youth. My brother hated my guts most of the time, or so it felt, but he too was there when we needed to talk. My Aunt and Uncle we have always seen at family holidays. Though we lived far away, they would always take the time to do something with us. It wasn't just like playing a game of cards, but it was doing some sort of activity. Whether Ice Skating, cooking or going to the theme park.
These two amazing people are my grandparents (left and bottom). My grandfather was an amazing influence to everyone around him. He was always so helpful to the students that he taught, when he was a teacher. When I would spend part of my summers in Michigan with them, he would take the weekends and time after work to do activities with me. We could paint, draw or go on bike rides. After every night of painting with him, he would give me homework for the next day. He would give me tips of what to try and what other materials to try working with. It was always nice to have someone that would listen to my ideas and support them whether big or small. During the day my grandma would do crafts with me. We made a couple of quilts, we would create other things, or we would bake. One of the things that I enjoyed about going to my grandparents house, was that my great grandparents lived there as well. It was such a blessing to be able to see my families generations in one house.
My summers were my learning adventures. It was my time where I was able to be me, without the restrictions of homework and daily activities that you had to do throughout the school year.
All of these people still influence my life. I might not be the "typical" daughter, sister, niece or granddaughter but I respect my families opinion. Even if I might do things differently then what they did, I still want them to recognize the educational goals that I have mastered, and continue to seek.
Hi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteYou have an amazing support system. I comprehend your statement about not being the typical daughter. In addition, I consider myself in the same set of circumstances. I know that when my grandmother stated that it was shame I never finished my education she was referring to the brick and mortar type school. She would have never thought about a computer being a delivery system for education. Furthermore, I have comments about, "When will you finish your education?" I think to myself I do not have to finish because I am a lifelong learner. I am sure with your family system they do appreciate your goals and will continue to do so.
Hi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI love reading your childhood web especially the section about your grandparents. When you talked about how there were families generation in one house i thought to myself man that is awesome. I always love the time I spent with my grandmother because I learned so much about my roots. I also love how grandparents have such great patience with there grand children. Reading your post just took me down memory lane. At my grandmother house we use to call it FREEDOM TIME! We got to play, eat, sleep, and mainly be silly. It was times like that which made being a kid so great! Most importantly I admire that you have respect for your family opinion. I love being able to feedback from my mom and sister. I know at the end of the day the decision is mine but I value there opinion very much! Great post!
I enjoyed reading about your grandparents, It reminds me of my grandma. I didn't see her that often. We live in New York and she was in Alabama. we only saw her once every other year for a week. we didn't do much together but she always made me anything I wanted. she always made me ginger bread cookies because I thought that's what grandma was suppose to make for their grandchildren so that is what I would ask for. That always made me feel special.
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