Childhood Web

The five people that influence my childhood the most were:

My grandparents Lawrence and Albertha Porter

My parents James and Victoria Davis

My aunt Paulette LaBostrie

Each one of these individuals had provided support to help me become a well rounded individual by meeting my needs in different areas.  I never had to doubt that I was loved by each one of them and they had my best interest at heart.

My aunt Paulette and I. I was four years old on this picture.

My grandparents Lawrence and Albertha Porter.  These two people gave my sister and I a safe haven until we were practically teenagers.  My mom had to work strange hours, therefore, we lived with them and visited my mom on the weekends.  Love these two.

My mom and step dad James and Victoria Davis.  These two people provided the financial stability that my sister and I needed to to have security that our basic needs were met. I am forever grateful the my dad stepped in and filled in the void of not having a father in my life.  I still smile because unless you know the story, you would never know that he is not our biological father.

My aunt Paulette LaBostrie.  She took on the responsiblity of helping to raise two young girls even though she had barely made it through adolescence herself.  She was the reinforcement of my grandparents in the home at the time.