Maxine HollisAs a child, I couldn’t see it, but it wasn’t until later in life that I realized just how much my mother cared for me, loved me, and supported me. Throughout my younger years, my mom embraced who I was and allowed me to develop on my own. She loved me through all of my phases and didn’t pressure me to be something or someone I wasn’t. She didn’t encourage me to do things that I didn’t want to do, yet encouraged me to do things that I was always interested in. Although she gave me sound advice, she allowed me to find my own way, make my own mistakes, and grow from them. Today, my mom continues to allow me to evolve into womanhood by being a loving and caring friend and advisor. She respects my decisions and trusts that she has instilled a deep sense of morals and core values into my life.
Carl HollisI always viewed my father as someone who took care of me, someone who encouraged me to be tough, someone who wouldn’t let me settle for being average. My father constantly pushed me to do better, be better, and want better and more for myself. Whether it was playing sports or studying for a test and earning an excellent grade, my father never let me settle. Now that I’m older, my father and I have a different relationship. My father has released me into different areas of my life and has allowed me to blossom without constraints. My father also trusts that he has raised me with a deep sense of morals and core values. When I think of my father, I think of how no matter what I did, no matter what happened, he was always there to help me pick up the pieces. After a kind word of advice, he always left me with an encouraging word. My father is definitely my friend.
Eston GambleThough I only saw him on the weekends, my grandfather always spoke kind words to me. He reminded me of how beautiful I was, even when I didn’t feel it. He made me feel special by playing games with me and always smiling at me for no reason. His smile made me smile, and that meant a lot, especially since I didn’t like to smile. It was nice to know that someone liked me for me and wanted to bring out the best in me. Though he has passed away, the only thing I remember about him is how he made me feel. When I think of him, I think of how he reminded me of who I was and regardless of what anyone ever says, I can know and rest in the fact that I am special.
Mrs. Sarah RobinsonSince both of my parents worked full-time jobs, my brother and I were fortunate to have a family friend as a babysitter. Though she was an older woman in her early 50s and 60s when we were in her care, she showed me that she cared by ensuring that we completed our homework each day immediately after school, feeding us a snack and dinner, and making sure that we made the right choices in our everyday lives. She provided a consistent environment, filled with love.
Great pictures. Sounds like you had a great balance even if your parents both worked. Your blog looks very nice. Come visit me.
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