My mom, relationship rocky all my life. Taught me to be strong and to be a good mother to my 2 boys. It is very hard to describe the relationship, because there isn't one. It is very difficult. Picture taken when my adoptive father passed away in 1993, looks can be deceiving.
My Aunt Lane and Uncle Craig, they have loved me all my life. Went on dates with them when I was little. Great relationship, always included me in every way. While dating my uncle would bring me French fries from McDonald's. Even though I am grown with my own kids, I am still treated like their very own and they have 2 grown children w/ grandkids. Taken in 2005.My Maw-Maw and Paw-Paw, very loving and that is all I knew from 
both of them, always supportive and I never wanted to leave their home. Lost both in 1991, Paw-Paw in July and Maw-Maw in September. Maw-Maw carried for me as an infant, I had Rickettes, a bone deficiency. Maw-Maw taught me how to cook and how to take care of myself. I still have fond memories of the both of them. When I graduated from Mercer, my Aunt Lane gave me , my Maw-Maw's anniversary ring that my Paw-Paw gave to her between 1975 & 1980. I was five years old in this picture.
both of them, always supportive and I never wanted to leave their home. Lost both in 1991, Paw-Paw in July and Maw-Maw in September. Maw-Maw carried for me as an infant, I had Rickettes, a bone deficiency. Maw-Maw taught me how to cook and how to take care of myself. I still have fond memories of the both of them. When I graduated from Mercer, my Aunt Lane gave me , my Maw-Maw's anniversary ring that my Paw-Paw gave to her between 1975 & 1980. I was five years old in this picture.
Hi. First off let me say I am sorry your relationship with your mom is rocky. I know lots of people who do not have good relationships with family. I'm glad you had your aunt/uncle to show you what your other family might not have. Thanks for sharing that with us.
ReplyDeleteI am also sorry for your rocky relationship with your mother. However, I like that you included her in your childhood web regardless of any negative impact. It is important to acknowledge each of the people that have deeply effected our lives; be it good or bad. Your post made me reflect on my own and dig a little deeper to find who may have negatively effected my life as a child. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEven in rocky relationship, we can take away a positive. You are wise to be able to recognize and appreciate the positive things you did learn from your mother.
ReplyDeleteI love your reference to your aunt and uncle. I have a nephew that was born when I was sixteen and I have always said he is “my baby”. He is now 26 and soon to be the father of 2, but he is still “my baby!” Ooops, I think I just gave my age away.
I am so proud of you for sharing your life story with us. It takes a strong person to do that. I agree with Jackie even though you had a rocky relationship with your mother appreciate the positive thing you learn form it. One of them I see is that you are a strong person. I love that you still had the one person who gave you that 100% support we talked about in class. Not only did you have you aunt you also had your grandparents. God has blessed you. Keep your head up and I know you are going far with this early childhood edcuation.
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