Personal Childhood Web

Ida Welch: My mother was a fighter and she instilled in me the importance of hard work.  Although my mother was a single parent, she never once let that get her down and she always made sure my sisters and I were well taken care of. My mother continues to impact my life because she is always pushing me and motivating me to keep going when it comes to school and she is highly important to me.

Ruenell Gatson: My adopted grandmother is to me the best mother figure in the world and her caring spirit has not only impacted and changed my life but also other children in the community as well. My Ruby as I like to call her, is always finding new ways to help a child in need and so she influenced me in part to get into a field helping others.  My grandmother is the foundation of my family and her many lessons and teachings will forever impact my life and the life of my future family.

Keesha Roberson: My aunt has been like a second mother figure to me. She is smart, kind, out-going, a singer, and just downright lovable. Over the years my aunt and I have always had a strong relationship, she is someone I can always go to if I have a problem and is close by whenever I need to talk. I could remember my aunt always using my summers for extended lessons and at the time I did not understand why, but as I got older I realized she was keeping my mind going. I learned to appreciate the many math and vocabulary lessons because they helped me excelled in my studies and continue to impact my life even to this day.  

Teeira “Uncle Terry” Roberson: My uncle was and is still a huge contributed to my life.  My Uncle Terry was that father figure I needed in my life and even after his death of Leukemia back in 2000, I still hold on to his teachings and use him as a guide to  what I feel is the perfect or ideal male role.  My Uncle was always there extending that helping hand and every time I was around him he made me feel like a princess.  I miss him terribly and I hold all of his kind words and many acts of love close and dear to my heart.

Mary “Grandma Evans” Evans: My great-grandmother embodies strength and love. She taught me at an early age to always treat people with respect and to always fight for what I believe in. My grandma used her years growing up during segregation as stepping tools in the running and foundation of her family. I have never once heard her use one bad word or raise her voice, just being around her calms me.  She continues to nurture me and when I was away at college she always found time to send me a caring or encouraging word. As I continue through life and my education I try to embody some glimpse of my grandmother’s calming and caring spirit.