There have been many woman in my life who have taught me from right and wrong; who have taught me the traditions of our family and who have taught me how to respect people. Even how not to take anything less than what I deserve. Y’all have taught me manners and most importantly taught me to love Jesus and live for him. Each one of y’all have made me who I am today even though y’all have taught me different things.

My mamaw

To start this article I want to pay tribute to my mamaw Mary Arlene McGlamery. When my parents were at work she kept me along with my cousin Hannah. We made pancakes and biscuits and gravy in the morning. She taught me the classic ways of southern woman and that no matter what you face in life you have to keep looking forward and find the best in every situation. Even though she passed away 2 years ago I still feel she is watching over me in my everyday life. My only goal is to make her proud of me while she watches from Heaven.

My cousin

My cousin Hannah is more like a sister than a cousin. She has been ever since I met her. She was one of the first people to hold me in the delivery room. I’ve always viewed her as my big sister with all the answers. If I have a problem with literally anything I can text her and she will have a hilarious helpful answer. Not only have I thought of her as my big sister I’ve thought of her as my lifelong friend and number one supporter. We’ve been on many adventures and here’s to many more. Love you watermelonisha.

My role model-Amanda

I have gone to the same church since I was a baby. So, I’ve went to church with Amanda all my life. Her and her momma taught me for years in Sunday school. Then she became like our youth leader. Well she was more of a friend than a youth leader. She taught me the values of a growing christian woman. She also taught me that no matter how people treat you, you have to look forward and focus on God. Throughout her life she has focused on God through everything. I hope that throughout my life I can keep the faith like she has and be a role model for young woman and they will be able to look up to me.

My granny

From the way she talks to her beliefs. I have been told that I am exactly like her, and when I’m told that I take it as a compliment. She sets an example everyday about what a christian woman should look like. I’ve spent a lot of time with my granny growing up and so I learned a lot of what I know from her. After my mamaw was no longer able to take care of me my granny took care of me as my parents worked. I’ve taken up most of her habits and I’m thankful. Without my granny she wouldn’t have got my mom started in church when she was young and she wouldn’t have got me into church when I was young. She is the reason I was taken to church and raised in a christian home. I’ve rode to church with her for years and learned about God and Jesus from the many stories that she has told me.

My momma

My momma, I don’t know where to begin on how she has made me who I am. Well for one thing: she gave me life. Another thing is she has always made sure that I had everything I needed and everything I wanted. I never went hungry. I never was cold. She gave me a roof to live under and I will be forever grateful. So as I’ve grown up I’ve learned a lot of things. What I’ve learned is not everything is how it seems and not everyone is how they act. My mom has been there for me while I’ve discovered this in many aspects of life. She’s fought battles that no one knew about and has always been as strong as a rock. In the show Gilmore Girls Lorelai and Rory are mother, daughter and they are best friends. I consider us best friends like in Gilmore Girls because I tell her everything that goes on in my life. She supported me through everything in my life and I wouldn’t have been able to have the opportunities without her. She is my inspiration. When I become a mother if I am 1/2 the mother she is I will consider myself successful.

As you can see there is a pattern that all these woman are godly woman and have played a huge role in my life. I will never be able to thank them enough for all they have done. I love you all!