My Childhood Web

Tamakio’s Childhood Web

I have a very lovable family.  I was the first grandchild and I had so much support from my mother, grandmother, aunts and uncles.  I was the only child in the family for four years.  Each family member provided moral support and love to me as a child and as an adult.

My mother (Mary) was a single parent and provided the love and support for a father and a mother.  She was a strong determine woman who inspired me to have faith and to know that all things are possible as long as you put your heart, mind and soul to it.

 My grandmother (Lilla) taught me how to pray and to always put GOD first in my life.  She provided support to me to ensure that I had everything I needed. I remember as a child pretending to be like her.  I would put on her high heel shoes and get one of her purse and pretend to be my grandmother.

 My aunt (Venia) was like a mother to me.  She would be my caregiver while my mother and grandmother were working.  She would cook me meals and play games with me.  My first game was “hide and seek “and it was so entertaining.  She would help me with my homework and ensured that I had a complete understanding of it.  I thought she was very mean but as I grew older I realized that it was out of love that she wanted me to be successful.

My aunt (Essie) was also like a mother to me.  She went into the military and I didn’t get to see her as often.  I would talk with her over the phone and maybe once or twice out of the year she would come home to visit.  She would send me items such as dolls, coats and a pair of brown boots that I fell completely in love with.  I loved the boots so much that I would go to sleep with them on.

My uncle (Fred) was like a father to me.  He would spend lots of time with me.  He introduced me to music and his favorite artist was Michael Jackson.  We would ride in his car and listen to Michael Jackson over and over again.  He would ensure that my hair was groomed by braiding my hair neatly.

Today, as an adult my family continues to provide support to me.  My family has grown since my childhood but the love did not change for me.  We are very close and have contact with each other all the time by phone, email, family gathering or just because.

"My Family"