(Telora Thatch- Mother) My mother is a very outgoing person who is devoted to the mentally, spiritual, and physical growth of all of those around her. My mother has always encouraged me to do what is right in the eye of God and not man. She never allowed me to run with the crowds which I’m thankful for because most of my classmates and childhood friends are either dead, in prison, or have several children with little education. As a child I was able to try a variety of activities such as dance, basketball, girl scouts, choir, and many more. I’m grateful that because till these day I still love to dance.
(Thelma Wright- Grandmother) My grandmother has always told me that my job is to be a young lady and get my education. She has taken me along on many trips traveling to varies places like FL, TX, MI, CA, and many more. At a young age I was able to see many parts of the USA, I believe this is where my love from traveling comes from.
(Aunt Von) My Aunt Von is what we today call Ol School. If you are around her you are expected to say ma’am and sir. She is an advocate for education. Before I attended school she would care for me. I remember learning my alphabets, numbers, personal information like my address, phones number,etc., personal hygiene, and many more things that aided in my success. I can also remember when I first started school I did not know how to tie my shoe, one evening when we went over she made me sit at the table and practice tying my shoe. I couldn’t get up until I learned how to do so. I was upset at the time because I was missing my show but that was my motivation to learn so in less than 5 minutes I had shoe tying down packed!
(Mrs. Glover-former teacher) She pushed me through high school, molding me into a stronger, level-headed young lady. She instilled in us that we are nothing without God or education.
Because of the people in my life I have become the women I am today.When you are speaking about Temeka Twinette Thatch three words will come to mind; boisterous, energetic, and enduring. I am a woman who strongly believes in her roots and values. I am the back bone of my family. In hard times you will never see me throw in the towel, why? I always have a positive outlook on life. When hurdles come, I refer to my favorite scripture which is Phil. 4:13 which states “I can do all things though Christ who strengthens me.”
Hi Temeka, it is a blessing that you have so many support systems in your life. When I reflect on my life, I am thankful to have had a mother who sacraficed so many things for her children. I can relate to you about growing up with individuals and seeing how their lives have turned out. Yes, "we can do all things through christ" very inspiritaional scripture.
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