First and Formost my mother -Estelle. She taught me that being a girl did not mean letting others do for you all the time. My mother taught me how to change a tire and mow the grass. I learned if you want something done then do it yourself. She has always showed me the way.
Second my father- Kevin. My father showed me what a real man is. Anywhere my father went my siblings and I went. I don't care if it was to a football game, fishing, or hunting. He taught me that parents are suppose to raise their children and take care of them.
Third my aunt-Malinda. She is like a second mother to me. When my parents had to work she watched me with her children. She is the one who taught me how to drive and important life lessons.
Fourth My sister- Ashley. As a child my sister and I did not really get along well, but no matter how much we argued she was still my sister. I remember when it would storm and she would come get in my bed because she was scared. I knew what being a big sister was all about from times like those.
Fifth my cousin- Felicia. She is someone that I could confide in when I didn't know what to do. She was like the big sister I never had. She took care of and help me figure those akward teenage days expecially with the things I didn't want to talk to my parents about.
All of these people are still in my life. It makes me happy to know that people cared about me enough to spend time with me. The love that my family showed me makes me feel so special because I see so many children today not getting that same love. If it weren't for my family I would't be who I am today.
