Personal Childhood Web

Mom (Keisha Lasane)

My mom gave birth to me, She loved me, she told me she loved me, she kissed my boo boo’s, she fed me, she clothed me, she sang to me, she read to me, she played with me, she worked so that she could take care of me and my siblings, she took me to the park, she took me to the store to let me get my favorite things, she did my hair pretty, she did my hair pretty, she kept pretty clothes on me, she made sure I spent time with my family, she took me to church, she made sure I got back and forth to school until Drugs took over her life.

Now my mom continues to offer her love and support for me in my adult life. She is such a good grandma to my daughter and her other grand kids. 

 <-----My Mom

 

My great Aunt Gloria –Adopted me and two of my brothers. She didn’t have children of her own but she took all 3 of us in. She kept me involved in extra curriculum such as Church activities, girl scouts, Delta carousel, and Eastern stars (gleaners).  She got us a dog when I was in the 4^th grade. She showered us with gifts, she stay involved with school activities, she cooked for me, she made sure we ate family style dinners, she raised me with morals and values, she taught me to always have respect, she taught me the value of money, the value of education. She made sure I spent time with my family, she made sure we had everything we needed and wanted. She made sure I traveled to places I had never been. She made sure I made friends in the neighborhood, she gave me responsibilities around the house , she gave me encouraging advice, she set rules that were to be followed in the home, she showed me tough love when I was in trouble. She made sure I understood actions had consequences.

My aunt is a major part of my life, I go to her for guidance, reassurance that I’m making the right decisions, she offers her love and support and everything that I do.   

 <------ My Aunt Gloria

 

Grandma Mont (Catherine Lasane)- Was my mother’s mother. She loved me just as my mother did. She was always there for me. She always made me laugh, she taught me the value of family and made sure we stayed close, She came to school events, she was always proud of me, in her eyes I could do no wrong, in fact in her eyes none of her grandkids could do any wrong, she always gave any body her last, she always cooked big meals for the whole family to come over and eat, she made strangers feel like family, she made my friends feel like they were her family, she always wanted her family to be together, she always drove us fun places, she introduced me to the oldies music. She took care of everyone else before she took care of herself; she showed me that being selfish was unfair. She made sure I was always protected and in a safe environment.

Up until my material’s grandmothers death she was a huge part of my life. I talked to her every day, I took care of her when she was sick, she cooked for us even when she was sick, she baby sat all of her great grandkids even when she was sick, she always gave me money even when I didn’t need it or ask for it.

Gma Mont -------> My mom <-------

                                                                                          ^ Gma Hermena (holding my daughter)
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gma Mont-------><-------------- Gma Hermena

Great Grandma Hermena-  Always made sure I had fun while in her care. She made sure I always smiled and laughed. She offered caring suggestion, she was always there to listen to my problems and always had a good solution. She offered biblical guidance, she made sure I stayed grounded in the church. She always fed me even when I wasn’t hungry. She always shopped for me even if it were not a holiday. She always told me stories of how life was when she was a little girl. She taught me how to fold and wash clothes.  She always made sure I looked my best everywhere I went. She stressed the value of education to me. She taught me to be a giver.

Grand ma Hermena- is a major part of my life, I go to her for guidance, reassurance that I’m making the right decisions, she offers her love and support and everything that I do.   

Reggie (Big Brother) – my brother always listens to me. He makes sure I’m protected. He makes sure I always laugh. He always supports my decisions. He helped me with math homework. He showed me how to play basketball. He taught me how to be strong. He taught me how to stand up for myself.

My Brother------> <------ Me

Reggie is a huge part of my life. I talk to him just about everyday, we laugh, we joke, we hang out, we support each other in times of need, and our daughters act like sisters.