First is my grandparents Ruth and Lloyd Vassell. There are no words to describe the influence these two individuals had on my life. Since I was ten years old I vowed to mimic their relationship. My grandmother raised me up until she passed away July 4, 2010 . Her passing has placed an emptiness in my heart that can no longer be filled. Her famous words to me, since my father's passing in 1980 is, "I promised your father that I would take care of you" which she's upheld even upon her death. Now when I look into my grandfather's eyes, I can see the pain we share, missing her. I cherish every little moment we have together and try my best to make him as happy as I can. Our relationship wasn't always this peachy, but I always knew I wanted a husband that would stand by me and love me as he did my grandmother. They taught me good work ethic and great family values and for this I will forever be grateful.
Now my husband, I believe with all my heart, is God's personal gift to me. We have been together since I was sixteen years old. He has taught me everything from driving a stick shift car to learning how to smile with others. Our life together has been a rollercoaster ride that I would not trade for anything and would do it over in a heartbeat. His patience with loving me has taught me to humble myself and to be charitable. We have been blessed with two beautiful sons, Elijah and Khalil and with the three of them everyday is a new lesson in life. (By the way he is the one holding the plate of food)
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