"I had a built in passion that ut was important to make a real contribution in the world and to fix all of the injustices that eisted in the world. i wanted to do that through teaching." Louise Derman-Sparks
"I truly believe that I'm not here to save the world. I'm here to make a difference." Raymond Hernandez
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Quotes
"Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity." President Lyndon Baines Johnson
"Until justice is blind to color,until education is unaware of race, until opportunity is unconcerned with the color of men's skins, emancipation will be a proclamation, but not a fact." President Lyndon Baines Johnson
"Special Olympics athletes are spokepersons for freedom itself- they ask for the freedom to live, the freedom to belong, the freedom to contribute, the freedom to have a chance. And, of all the values that unite and inspire us to seek a better world, no value holds a higher place than the value of freedom." Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver
"You are the stars and the world is watching you. By your presence you send a message to every village, every city, every nation. A message of hope. A message of victory. The right to play on any playing field? You have earned it. The right to study in any school? You have earned it. The right to hold a job? You have earned it. The right to be anyone's neighbor? You have earned it." Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver
"Until justice is blind to color,until education is unaware of race, until opportunity is unconcerned with the color of men's skins, emancipation will be a proclamation, but not a fact." President Lyndon Baines Johnson
"Special Olympics athletes are spokepersons for freedom itself- they ask for the freedom to live, the freedom to belong, the freedom to contribute, the freedom to have a chance. And, of all the values that unite and inspire us to seek a better world, no value holds a higher place than the value of freedom." Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver
"You are the stars and the world is watching you. By your presence you send a message to every village, every city, every nation. A message of hope. A message of victory. The right to play on any playing field? You have earned it. The right to study in any school? You have earned it. The right to hold a job? You have earned it. The right to be anyone's neighbor? You have earned it." Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Personal Childhood Web
Personal Childhood Web
Elaine Mackey(Mom)---My mom is my hero. She is the strongest person I know. My parents divorced when I was 7. My mother created the most loving and nurturing environment for me and my brother. One of my fondest memories is when she would always have something cold to drink waiting on me when I would wake from a nap. She always made me feel special. My mom is now my best friend. She is also the best grandmother(Noney) to my children. She continues to be such a major influence in my life. She has taught me so many valuable life lessons. I hope that I am making her proud.
Dwight Lucket(Dad)---My dad is such an amzing and smart man! He is currently the superintendent of the school district here where I live. I am so proud of him. He always stressed that education is so important. He told me that I could achieve my goals if I worked hard. I've always been a "Daddy's Girl." My Dad nicknamed me "Sugar Wugar." He still calls me that today. We have such a special bond that I will always admire. He continues to motivate me to be all that I can be. My favorite memory with my dad is when he would ask me to walk on his back when I was little. I thought that that was the coolest thing. I didn't realize that he wanted me to do that because his back was hurting! Regardless, we both enjoyed it! :)
Alease Lloyd(Grammy)---My Grammy was such a caring person. She had endured the death of her mother by the time that she was four years old. She was separated from her brother who was her only sibling. She was raised by her great aunt. By the time my Grammy was 20, she had already had four children. She would have 4 more, but one daughter died shortly after birth.Yes, my grandmother's life was full of heartache and struggle, but she made the most of her short time here on earth. She died in 1996 at the age of 55. She was strict, but loving. Whenever I was sick, my mom would have to take me to my Grammy's house. She was the only person who made me feel better. Grammy was very sick before she died. She had started wearing diapers. I remember helping her to the restroom to get her changed. A very independent woman had become very much dependent. It made her sad to have to depend on others, but I didn't mind because remembered how much she had done for me. Almost 16 years later, I still miss her just as much as I did when she first died. I will always love her. She taught me to treasure life and make the most of it!
Harold Lloyd(Granddad)---My Granddad is an extraordinnary man. He is a US Navy veteran. He was also a POW. Like my dad, my granfather also stressed the importance of an education. He always says, "They can take out of your pocket, but they can't take it out of your head." He loves to read, and you can often find him sitting in the rocking chair at the nursing home reading. Granddad taught me so much growing up. He would make me recite the capitals of all 50 states. If I messed up, I would have to start over. We would do this every evening after I got home from school. Everyone knows that I'm his favorite grandchild. That makes me feel extra special. At 86, my Granddad has lived a long time. I am blessed to still have him here, and I'm still learning from him!
Kathleen "Mama Mack" Mackey(Godmother)---Mama Mack was a very special person in my life. She was so sweet and generous. I would often stay at her house when I was sick, and my mom had to go to work. She would always fix her famous squash, and we would watch "Young and the Restless" together. She nicknamed me "Pudding." Mama Mack also went to my church. I would sneak away from my mom to find Mama Mack. I knew that she would let me stretch out on the pew and take a nap. Mama Mack always wore the prettiest and fanciest clothes and hats. I love to look through her closet. She inspired my taste in clothes. She was such a beautiful woman. Sadly, Mama mack died in 2003 when I was a freshman in college. I miss her dearly, but she lives inside of me!
Elaine Mackey(Mom)---My mom is my hero. She is the strongest person I know. My parents divorced when I was 7. My mother created the most loving and nurturing environment for me and my brother. One of my fondest memories is when she would always have something cold to drink waiting on me when I would wake from a nap. She always made me feel special. My mom is now my best friend. She is also the best grandmother(Noney) to my children. She continues to be such a major influence in my life. She has taught me so many valuable life lessons. I hope that I am making her proud.
Dwight Lucket(Dad)---My dad is such an amzing and smart man! He is currently the superintendent of the school district here where I live. I am so proud of him. He always stressed that education is so important. He told me that I could achieve my goals if I worked hard. I've always been a "Daddy's Girl." My Dad nicknamed me "Sugar Wugar." He still calls me that today. We have such a special bond that I will always admire. He continues to motivate me to be all that I can be. My favorite memory with my dad is when he would ask me to walk on his back when I was little. I thought that that was the coolest thing. I didn't realize that he wanted me to do that because his back was hurting! Regardless, we both enjoyed it! :)
Alease Lloyd(Grammy)---My Grammy was such a caring person. She had endured the death of her mother by the time that she was four years old. She was separated from her brother who was her only sibling. She was raised by her great aunt. By the time my Grammy was 20, she had already had four children. She would have 4 more, but one daughter died shortly after birth.Yes, my grandmother's life was full of heartache and struggle, but she made the most of her short time here on earth. She died in 1996 at the age of 55. She was strict, but loving. Whenever I was sick, my mom would have to take me to my Grammy's house. She was the only person who made me feel better. Grammy was very sick before she died. She had started wearing diapers. I remember helping her to the restroom to get her changed. A very independent woman had become very much dependent. It made her sad to have to depend on others, but I didn't mind because remembered how much she had done for me. Almost 16 years later, I still miss her just as much as I did when she first died. I will always love her. She taught me to treasure life and make the most of it!
Harold Lloyd(Granddad)---My Granddad is an extraordinnary man. He is a US Navy veteran. He was also a POW. Like my dad, my granfather also stressed the importance of an education. He always says, "They can take out of your pocket, but they can't take it out of your head." He loves to read, and you can often find him sitting in the rocking chair at the nursing home reading. Granddad taught me so much growing up. He would make me recite the capitals of all 50 states. If I messed up, I would have to start over. We would do this every evening after I got home from school. Everyone knows that I'm his favorite grandchild. That makes me feel extra special. At 86, my Granddad has lived a long time. I am blessed to still have him here, and I'm still learning from him!
Kathleen "Mama Mack" Mackey(Godmother)---Mama Mack was a very special person in my life. She was so sweet and generous. I would often stay at her house when I was sick, and my mom had to go to work. She would always fix her famous squash, and we would watch "Young and the Restless" together. She nicknamed me "Pudding." Mama Mack also went to my church. I would sneak away from my mom to find Mama Mack. I knew that she would let me stretch out on the pew and take a nap. Mama Mack always wore the prettiest and fanciest clothes and hats. I love to look through her closet. She inspired my taste in clothes. She was such a beautiful woman. Sadly, Mama mack died in 2003 when I was a freshman in college. I miss her dearly, but she lives inside of me!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
I LOVE many children's books!!! My favorite one is entitled Love You Forever by Robert Munsch. My mom read this to me when I was little, and I now read it to my children. It is a book about a mother and her son. The mother rocks her son to sleep every night, and tells him that she'll love him forever. She tells him that he will be her baby as long as she lives. She does this until he becomes a man and gets his own family. The mother becomes elderly and the son rocks her while telling her that he'll love her forever. At the end of the book, the mother dies. I just love this book so much because it reminds me of my childhood. It is the story of a mother's never ending love for her child. My children are my inspiration and motivation. This book just reminds me of how special a mother's love is. The love between a parent and a child is the true definition of unconditional love!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Introduction
My name is Amber Wells. I am new to blogging. I am a stay home mom of a 2 year old and a 7 month old. They are my world! I am very excited about pursuing my Master's degree in early Childhood Studies. It's such a wondeful feeling to be able to become more knowlegeable in the field in an effort to help my own children as well as many other children. Our little ones are precious gifts, and they are depending on us to guide them in the right direction.
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