Denise Williams
my mother
My mother taught me values, was always there and very protective of me. She shows how much she loves, cares and appreciates me. Always offering encouraging words in every situation I face. My mother's very supportive, always giving spiritual advice, on the other hand she corrects me when I'm wrong. I feel special by the little things she do to show her appreciation such as sending me flowers, and cards that always have uplifting words in them. My mother has a smile that will brighten anyone day. The influence my mother has on my life will last a lifetime.
Ernest Williams
my father
My father always put family first he was the soul provider of our home. He loved and cared for me, and always told me that no matter what anyone said I could be whatever I put my mind to. My father prayed with me everyday before he left to go to work and he continues to pray for me daily now that I'm an adult. He reminds me daily if when in doubt what the Bible says about different situations I encounter. I could remember when I was young my father teaching me how to ride a bicycle, to play softball, and when I was a teenager teaching me how to drive. He always wanted to be my first teacher in anything I needed guidance in. The influence my father has on my life will never be forgotten.
Goldean Williams
my grandmamaw
As a grandmother she always made she her family came together once a week. She was loving caring and nurturing in every aspect of life. I love spending time with her and learning from her. I would spend most of my weekends with my grandmamaw. My grandmamaw was an educator for thirty-five years of her life. My dream was to teach at a school just like she did when I became grown. The most encouraging thing about my grandmother before and even when she became ill she would still try to make it to all my sporting events to show her support. My grandmamaw tought me to keep God first and everything will fall into place.
Thelma Leathers
my grandmother
My grandmother loved and cared for me as if I was her own. She spent quality time with me and imparted wisdom and knowledge from her life experiences into my life. She always encouraged and made me feel confident about myself. I was taught by my grandmother to never let life situations get the best of you, but to always make the best out of your life and the challenges you face in it.
Chanel Edwards-Ward
my god-sister
Chanel was protective of me. She spent a great deal of time with me, by taking me places, such as shopping, football games, and to the movies. There were times my parents would not allow me to go places because of my age and their beliefs. Even though she was older than me, she would not go because she respected the rules my parent set for me. As an adult I remember how Chanel would make sacrifices for me.
As an adult I respect the influences that my parents, both grandmothers and my god-sister had on my life. The words of encouragement, support and nurturing is what has abled me to become the successful person I am today. I try to lead by example and have the same influence on my children instilling into them the same life lessons I've learned. I positively aim to influence others.
