There's one thing in this life I know for certain; you don't get to pick your parents. For this, I am thankful. My parents did not have the best of everything to give us, but they gave us everything with the best they had. We were blessed to have three parents in our lives that we care about and they care about us.
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| My father c. at his ordination service |
My father spent a great portion of his life working hard, being involved in sports (he coached a lot), and teaching Sunday school. As I remember, his favorite job was during the time he was trucking for Allied. He always came back home bragging what stars he ran into while delivering cargo in California. The thing I remember about him the most, he stressed a scripture from the bible that will never leave me - "If a man don't work, he don't eat." (2Thessalonians 3:10). He was not playing either. Every child, at any age was required to do something around the house. If you were able to communicate you were hungry effectively, verbal or not, you had to work for it. Because of this virtue, I learned to never to depend on anyone for anything when I am well able to get up and do for myself. Thanks Daddy!! Here's a post I did in memory of my father earlier this year:
http://timewithgranny.tumblr.com/post/16469095710/live-without-regrets-this-post-is-in-memory-of-my
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| This is Mama (Nah Nah) dressed for Sunday service |
My mother was the one that provided a lot of lung exercises for us. While growing up, my sisters and I were known as
The Braxton Girls. We were a singing group that had some place to service people in song every Sunday (or so it seemed every Sunday). It was a lot of work, but it was also a lot of fun. During the summer, Mama would sell dinner plates for school supplies and school clothes for the upcoming school year. Because of these two ventures, I learned how to use every stream God has given me to pool income for my household. Thanks Mama!! Here's a post I did of Mama earlier this year:
http://www.1elegantgranny.com/2012/05/these-mothers-of-mine.html
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| Here's a picture of Ma with her winning smile |
My step-mother has been the greatest support system for us all. She was always there for us as the sounding board for anything. What I remember of her most as a child, is her love for people. There is never anyone going into lack around her. If you don't know how to do, she will teach you if you allow her to. Because of her, I understand the value of giving back to my community. Thanks Ma!! Here's a post I did of Ma earlier this year:
http://www.1elegantgranny.com/2012/05/these-mothers-of-mine-part-2.html
All three parents have served God and their children well. I appreciate them, and I'm sure God does too.
Much love,
Granny
What values do you treasure most form your parents? Leave comments below.
