My mom Jerianne....she raised me as a single mother while working full time and attending college. She is funny, creative, intelligent, ambitious, and most of all, loving. She followed her dream to be an art teacher. She always built me up and taught me I could be anything I wanted to be. She gave me an eye for design, a desire to travel, and the ability to laugh at myself and have fun. I admire her and would not be the woman I am without her.
My grandparents Gene and Joan (Nana and Papa)....I am their first born grandchild and I often refer to them as my "angels on earth". I am blessed to still have them with me today. They helped my mom out so much while I was growing up. They love me unconditionally and have always been so proud of me. They taught me that you don't need a lot of money to experience life. They always were able to travel and enjoy all the activities they wanted. They are friendly, funny, helpful, and considerate and taught me the most important thing in this life is family.
My dad Timothy...My parents divorced when I was three and my dad remarried. I didn't see him often growing up, but he is extremely hard working, intelligent, and very funny. We try to see each other once a year now that I am grown and although we may have missed out on a lot, he once said to me "I know your heart", and I do feel the same about him. I respect and admire him and am happy he found happiness in his life. I am proud to be his daughter.
Hi Sarah, I enjoyed reading about how you were raised. I was brought up by a single mom, I was the youngest so I had it easy. My sister whose 60th birthday we were celebrating on Tuesday did a lot of work for me.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, thank you for sharing so much with us! I think it's great what you said about you and your father, that you both knew eachother's hearts. I find I feel that way about my dearest friends even though we may not spend a great deal of time together, they are considered my frieamly (not quite sure how to pronounce that!).
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Trish
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about those that have played a vital role in your life. It is always encouraging to know that my mother was not the only single mother out in the world! (as a child that's how I felt) I told am a first when it comes to my grandparents however I am the first and only granddaughter!
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteYour personal web really brought the story to life. Viewing the photos and hearing such joyous information about your family was very interesting. My mother was practically a single mother as well and it is so amazing to see the accomplishments of their hard work.
Thanks for sharing about how you were raised and the influential people in your life. I really enjoyed reading about their impact on who you are today and also looking at the pictures to go with it.
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