Personal Childhood Web

This is my mother, Linda, who is a loving and caring person who does her best to help others in need, even her family.  She makes everyone around her feel as ease and makes everyone smile.  My mom influenced me to stay strong and to follow my dreams.  She encouraged me to stand up for what I believe in and to never give up when life brings you down.  My mom cared for me with a loving warm heart and to do things on my own with her guidance.  She makes me feel special by calling me and leaving me encouraging and supportive messages.  She always asks what I like and want even if its just for dinner.  My mom loves me for me.  My mom still makes me feel special by leaving messages and encouraging me today to be the best I can be.

This is my dad, Larry, who is a joking-around kind of man.  Even when things get serious he tries to lighten the mood.  He encouraged me that I could be anything I wanted to be.  My dad encouraged me to do well in school to go to college.  He never went, he went right off to work.  My dad showed me that even without a college education you can still go far in life and go through the ranks at work.  My dad loved me and took care of my needs.  He made me feel special when we could go to the movies together or ride our bikes through the neighborhood, which we would always race home.  My dad still makes me laugh and enjoy family vacations.

My grandparents, John and Pauline, were a great part of my life and influenced who i am today.

My Grandfather had a kind and nurturing personality.  He learned many life skills on his own through trial and error.  He showed me how to get out in the world to accomplish my goals.  My grandfather influenced my interest in math by teaching me how to play cribbage.  He supported me on my math skills through a simple card game.  I still love math to this day and still play cribbage whether its with my family or online.  My grandfather care for me by loving me and for teaching me all about the world we live in.  He made me feel special by being his granddaughter and taking me on trips to Maine to our family summer home.  Spending time together and enjoying each others company.  Even though my grandfather is no longer with me; he still supports and encourages me to be the best person I can be.  

My Grandmother is a kind and sweet person; she influenced me to be kind and honest with those around me.  My grandmother encouraged me to be an honest person and to treat others with respect and kindness.  She cared for me and loved me for who I am not for someone else.  She made me feel special by teaching me how to make a puzzle.  My grandmother supported my interest by modeling how puzzles were trial and error and to start by building with similar colors.  Over the years we would make puzzles all through the summer in Maine and make different kinds and including shaped puzzles.  Its our favorite hobby to do together.