Mama (Anne): My mother has been one of the most influential people in my life. She always made me feel cared for by always telling me that she loved me. She told me that she wanted to make a point to tell me that she loved me because her mother never did that and she wished that she did. When I was a child, she showed me that she cared for me by showing me how to cook, helping me with homework, and nurturing me when I was sick. She still influences me everyday because I am quickly realizing that I am becoming just like her and I'm okay with that.
Daddy (Terry): My father and I have always had a strained relationship, but I always knew that that he cared for me. When I was a child, he made a cassette tape for me of all of my favorite songs and he would play it for me when we would go anywhere in his truck. He always made me feel special; like "Daddy's Little Girl." Every time I hear "Great Balls of Fire," I think of the tape that he had made especially for me. I think a part of me will always be Daddy's Little Girl.
Melissa (Sister): My sister and I are 15 years apart (she is older) and she has always felt like a second mother to me. She definitely helped to raise me and I share many of the same values and morals with her. She took part in helping me with homework, teaching me how to swim, and being my personal cheerleader. She still influences me today by asking me how school is going and always helping me to stay positive.
Robbie (Sister's significant other): Robbie entered my life when I was 12 years old, but she has definitely shaped me as a person. I did not accept her when she first entered my life because I suppose I did not understand the concept of her being my sister's girlfriend. She stuck it out and got to know me and now, I can't imagine life without her in it. She truly cared about me and my life. She always took the time to ask me about my day and my opinion about things. Robbie has always made me feel like a valuable person.
Tamela (Family Friend): Tamela has been a family friend for well over 20 years. She and my sister went to high school together. When I was a child, she would spend weekends with us and she would bring activities for she and I to do together. Whenever my sister would tell me that Tamela was coming over for the weekend, I would be ecstatic because I knew that it was going to be a fun weekend ahead! We would tie dye shirts, cook, and do other miscellaneous crafts. I feel that she aided me in bringing out my creative side. I quietly thank her when I come up with a creative project because I know that she helped to develop that aspect of my personality.
7 comments:
Amber, I think it was a wonderful thing that Robbie hung in there to know you, and that you opened up your heart and mind to accept her into your family.
Thank You for sharing your story about your relationship with Robbie. It reminds me of how important it is not to prejudge others, and that relationships change over time. I’m glad that Robbie took a special interest in you and your relationship changed for the better.
Amber,
I think that it is great to have such a wonderful support system growing up. It is very important for a person to have support and understanding for people. Support helps to us to create and follow dreams in our lives!
That is nice to know that you and your mother are alike. I am just like my mother too. Everyone says that we look alike, but I don't see it. I am just like her in my mannerisms and personality, and she taught me about having a good work ethic. What do you think is the most important thing that you learned fom your mom?
It seams as if you had a lot of people that were around and cared about your well being. Its always good to read about how other people besides your family member effect an individual's life.
I thought the age gap between my brother and I was a lot (8 years) but you have me beat with 15! I also appreciated you posting about Robbie. It shows how families don't necessarily have to be the "traditional" set up. Sometimes I even feel that traditional is the abnormal now.
Thank you very much for your sweet comments everyone! Stephanie, I think the most important thing that I learned from my mom was to always be kind and genuine. She has such a kind spirit and I hope to have the same. She is truly beautiful inside and out.
Megan, I also have a brother that is 21 years older than me! My mother had me late in life (she was 40). Most of the time, I felt like an only child. :)
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