I have chosen five people that nurtured me when I was a child and have continued to influence me today.
My Mom was always there for me. She worked full time, but she always took her lunch break when school let out just so she could pick me up. She always spent her bonus checks on buying me new clothes and made sure I had everything a little girl could ask for. To this day, my mom still drops everything if I need help with my kids or anything else. She has inspired me to be a better Mom.
My Dad was always a workaholic when I was a child. He always encouraged me to do better than him. He wanted me to go to college one day and be the first person in our family to graduate, and I did. I remember spending a lot of Father/Daughter days. I really enjoyed that, and I am glad that I was able to have a Father figure in my life. I have picked up his workaholic habit, but I have been able to balance family and work out. He has inspired me to follow my heart and reach for the sky.
Elaine was my babysitter growing up. I remember looking forward to spending every summer with her while my parents worked. We did something every day including feeding the ducks, swimming, or going to the movies. She had about 10 kids that she regularly babysat. When I look back at everything we did, I think about how much planning she did. She loved being around children. She has since retired, but her legacy still continues with all the children she worked with.
Vanessa was my best friend growing up. We spent every day together. We went to school together, and then we played together in the afternoon. She was my friend who knew me inside and out. We use to play “school” and “house.” We are still friends today and both teachers.
Mrs. Crum was my first grade teacher. I had a horrible Kindergarten experience. It was probably because I got in trouble often in Kindergarten. Mrs. Crum helped me change my mind about education. When I was in her class, I began to love Math, Reading, and Writing. She was a very patient teacher who loved teaching. She inspired me to become a teacher.
It's interesting to see how similar our Webs are to each other. I think it says something about our passion for children that we both selected teachers as important parts of our childhood. I also think it's cute that you used to play "school" I had forgotten about playing that growing up unitl I read your post.
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Stacy, I love to hear memories of favorite teachers. It's also interesting that you remember a "horrible" Kindergarten experience. As a Kindergarten teacher I really try to make their first introduction to school a wonderful memory. I too had (have) a workalcoholic father. I also got my work ethic from him.
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ReplyDeleteIt seems that your mom amd I are similar in the way that we feel about our child. And I pray that the Lord grants me the years to see my grandchildre, and great grandchildren.
i admire all the people in your life they encourage you to be whatever you wanted to be.so keep striving for greatness and show your children that if they believe it they can Achieve it.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your personal web. It's amazing how much of an impact our childhood babysitters had on us. As much time that we spent with them, their importance is often forgotten. We consider our children's daycare provider part of our family. Our hope is that she always will be!
ReplyDeleteThank God for moms.It is a blessing to have wonderful moms that care for their children and even grand children. There is nothing like being surrounded by people that cares about you and this is why we teachers can give love to our students because we are products of love too.
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