“Personal Childhood Web”
G is for the GREATNESS that my Grandmother Dorothy brought into my life!
R is for MY REALITY CHECK, because Dorothy is not here…
A is for ARKANSAS, the place where my Great Grandparents had 14 children, 1 named
Dorothy, and a place that my family can call home…
N is for NORTHEAST, the road her and 5 of her siblings traveled to end up in DE and NJ…
D is for the DEATH, she suffered in 1979, DEPARTING my life forever…
M is for the MOTHERLY instincts that kicked in time and time again…
O is for the OUTSTANDING way that she took care of us, when my mom had to work, etc…
T is for the name THOMAS, the legacy that will live on…
H is for the 4 HEART BEATS that she missed in meeting her Great Grandchildren…
E is for the EFFORTS, she made along with the sacrifices…
R is for the REMEMBERING WHAT DOROTHY MEANT TO ME…
R.I.P GRANDMOM DOROTHY, YOU ARE TRULY MISSED!!!!!!!!
M is for my childhood MEMORIES of amusement parks, fishing trips, traveling to Arkansas…
O is for the OUTSTANDING efforts that she made to handle everything, even in bad times…
M is for being the MIRACULOUS; I am remembering all the obstacles,
YOU RECOVERED VERY WELL!
Thank you MOM!!!
A is for Aunt Vera, Aunt Magaline, Aunt Velma, Grandmom Dorothy’s SISTERS…
U is for the UNIQUE and UNDERSTANDING bond that they all held…
N is for NEVER, because we as the “THOMAS FAMILY” will never forget you…
T is for the all the TERRIFIC family bonding, vacations, even the disputes were memorable…
R.I.P. Aunt Vera, Aunt Magaline, Aunt Velma, we will LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!
“THEIR CONTINUED INFLUENCES ON MY LIFE”
1st In my life I have learned, that there is nothing stronger than a sibling bond, if the correct seeds are placed in children’s lives. I constantly reiterated to my own children, how a sibling bond can help build character, and can support you through the good and bad…
2nd Family bonding is important, you should be able to rely on them, however if you are fortunate enough to have great people in your life, regardless of a blood relation it’s okay to rely on what I call an extended family. (In some instances
3rd Be Strong, Be Tough, Be Fair, Be Honest, Be Loyal, Do Not Compromise Your Integrity and most importantly, when someone shows you who they are, BELIEVE THEM!!! 
Thomas Family Tree
I couldn't agree with you more. I tell my daughter all time with her living stateside that family is always there to support you, when no one else will. If you are lucky you may have a friend or two who is like family and you will be able to count on them. Stationed overseas I have an extended family that I use for a support system.
ReplyDeleteI look at it like this Family will be their when nobody else will. If it wouldn't for my aunt I will not have anybody to have my back. My brother have my back to if I didnt have him to fix things in my house I will be paying alot out. The lord is good that we have people in our life like that.
ReplyDeleteFamily is so important for so many of us! BUT I LOVE how you did each letter of their name and came up with something about each person! You listed many generations of family and how your great-grandmother wasn't able to meet your children. I feel so blessed that my children know all 4 of their grandparents well. In this day in age, it can be so hard to keep that bond alive and active.
ReplyDeleteI love your creativity!! AWESOME!!:) It is a blessing that you have been surrounded by strong women who have contributed to your life’s successes. Maya Angelou once said, “Strong women- precious jewels all- their humanness is evident in their accessibility. We are able to enter into the spirit of these women and rejoice in their warmth and courage.”
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