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| Grandma Hunter |
My Grandma Hunter was the Queen Bee of our family. This is my maternal grandmother who lived with us for most of my childhood years. She was very nurturing and loving. She cooked most of our meals and helped us with home work. She would help get me dressed and comb my hair for school. She kissed owies and seemed to have a magical touch for making everything better. She had a way of telling stories that made it all so believable. She had such a special role in my early years. She filled those times with happy memories.
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| Mom |
My mom and I have always been very close. As a child I always had a sense of safety and security with my mom which is probably why I slept in her bed until I was five years old. When my dad finally had enough is when I had to start sleeping in my own bed. My mom was not the cook of the family but cared for us in many other ways like showing her love. She has always encouraged confidence and taught good morals and values. We are still very close today, sometimes she feels like a mom and a sister in one. She is my best friend and most people think we are sisters.
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| Dad |
This is dad. He is and has always been a very hardworking man. If I had to pick one thing that he always preached, it would be sacrifice. My dad taught me to be dedicated to everything I do, not just with words, but also by example. My dad was the disciplinarian but combined that with love and affection. I am the oldest of four. Before my siblings were born my dad would take me to Toys R Us every Friday and I would pick out a My Little Pony or Barbie. I had a whole collection thanks to dad. Today I don't see dad as much because he lives far but he is still an important part of my life.
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| Grandma and Grandpa Harris |
Grandma and Grandpa Harris have been married 59 years. They are my dad's parents. Grandma is the sweetest kindest person ever. She is a special one of a kind. Growing up grandma was someone who would always make sure I had everything I needed. Each year grandma would take me back to school shopping for clothes and school supplies. This started from kindergarten-senior year of high school. Grandma always said it was important to love others and she showed me how by being such a loving person herself.
Grandpa is a man who has lived his life by the bible. As a child he would teach me lessons from the bible. Most of my childhood memories of my grandpa are of him teaching me life lessons according to God. He shared his wisdom, knowledge, and religious spirit. Today my grandpa has Alzheimer's disease. I'm glad that I have childhood memories of my grandpa and how he shared his love through teaching. I don't live close to my grandparents but see them as often as I can.
