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!