Personal Childhood Web

Personal Childhood Web:

1. My number one support was and is my mom Jo McDaniel. She has always been there for me. She was involved in my education, she supported me as a dancer, and she attended all the events in my life. My mom taught me to respect others and myself. She put her family first always! She is a continued support as a fabulous grandma and my closest friend.

2. My dad, Jim McDaniel, was also a huge supporter of mine. I was the only girl in the family and my dad made me feel special by setting time aside just for me. He always picked out a special birthday gift for me on his own each year. I loved listening to his Elvis records in the morning and dancing around with him. He was a great leader of our family and lead by example. My dad died when I was 26 and I miss him greatly!

3 & 4. My grandparents Harris and Darylene Raleigh were my 3^rd and 4^th supports. My grandma took care of me after school when my mom worked, took me to dance class and was involved in my life on a daily basis. My grandparents took my two brothers and I on vacation in the summers to visit my mom’s sister. We would fly clear across the country with them and loved every minute with them. My grandfather died in 1992 and my grandmother 11 years later.

5. My brothers were also big supports. Although we had some sibling rivalry issues we always had each other’s backs. My brothers made me feel special by attending all of my recitals or events growing up. They would take me places, help me when I needed it and give me sound advice. They continue to be supports because they are supportive of me as an adult. Our families are close and our children love each other. We have family dinners, spend holidays together and support each other through life’s ups and downs.