Known as the provider of the family, my father Dr. Isaac L. Floyd has truly impacted my growth and development and has shaped me into the woman that I am today. My father, the very first man that I ever loved, displayed what fatherhood, covering, and head of household should reflect. Throughout my childhood years, I remember my father being a man who wore many hats (bus driver, coach, teacher, principal, pastor and much more). But no matter what capacity that he served, his number one priority was family. He always taught us to work hard at whatever we set ourselves out to do. He never once said no to any of our childhood dreams even if they were short-lived (i.e. softball, girl scouts, piano, band, gymnastics and the list goes on). He made ever effort to make things happen for his girls and always provided our needs as well as our wants. Till this day, my father is still my superhero! I can always depend on him to love, care and support me no matter what my heart desires.Shirley Floyd, Mother
Known as the nurturer of the family, my mother has always been the true definition of what a women is and should be. My mother, Shirley Floyd has also impacted my growth and development. She is the epiphany of a families foundation. She has always been the rock of our family and the glue that binds us together. I remember throughout my childhood years, my mother, the social worker, giving herself untimely to so many children and families, but still had enough energy at the end of the day to give to her own family. She made sure we ate together as a family, homework was completed, bath time was done and playtime was accomplished. She rose early in the morning to get her day started by running 6 miles and making it back home to aboard everyone on her train to depart for the day. My mom is truly a living example of what I desire to be as a mother raising my boys into men.Kimberly Floyd-Burdine, Sister
Known as my best-friend and confidant, Kimberly Floyd-Burdine is my older sister who has always played a major role in my life. Kim and I have shared so many memories and have built a strong sister-to-sister relationship over the years. My sister has always stepped in as a "second mother," looking out for me and protecting me as her little sister. She's never looked down on me and always thinks of me in everything she does. Even as young adults away at college, Kim kept me grounded, staying focused on the most important things. She taught me the ropes of matriculating through the campus and making undergraduate one of the most exciting years of my life. Today, she is a wonderful wife, a fantastic mother, a great daughter, and of course an awesome sister. Krystal Floyd, Sister
Known as the baby of the family, Krystal Floyd is my youngest sister who has also played a major role in my life. Krystal, unknowingly, taught me how to be a big sister. Eight years her senior, I had to step into the role of my oldest sister and look out for her growing up as young girls. We too share an abundance of memories and have built a strong sister-to-sister relationship. When Krystal joined our family, I remember not being so excited about her arrival and having her around. But being blessed to be one of her older sisters, Krystal, by default taught me how to be a leader, be responsible and make decisions. Today, she's also a fantastic mother, great daughter and an awesome sister. Betty Ford, Aunt
Known as the educator on my mother's side of the family, my Aunt Betty made an impact in my life early on as a child. Outside of my father, it was my Aunt Betty who inspired me to pursue the field of education. Every year during the summer, we spent a week of our time with her as she babysat for my parents while they attended an annual convention. During that week, my aunt taught summer school and we had the luxury of spending time and shadowing her as she taught 3rd grade students. Throughout those summers observing her was the beginning chapter of developing passion to teach and make a difference in the lives of children and families. My Aunt Betty recently retired as an elementary school principal and is still till this day my inspiration. I seek to learn more within the field of education, so that I too can walk in the paths she has made for so many including her "favorite niece."
No comments:
Post a Comment