I grew up with my two parents, an older brother, Jerry, and my Aunt Sis, a second mother. My parents were very involved in my life. They attended school functions and helped me with homework. Also, my father headed my Boy Scout troop.
I grew up in my home with my mother, father, two sisters, and eventually one “adopted” sister, and one “adopted” brother. My family always spent time together out to dinner, down the shore, and at my sister’s and my cheerleading events.
During our everyday lives, we both keep in mind the many lessons ours parents taught us and still teach us today. Many of those lessons are the same for both of us:
- Do the right thing; it is always the right choice.
- Put family and friends before all other parts of life.
- Use your strength and skill to help others who cannot help themselves.
- Be humble and modest.
- Show your loved ones you love them while you have the chance.
- Follow the rules; they are there for a reason.
- Respect your elders; they are wiser and more experienced than you.
- Take care of those who have taken of care of you.
- Be kind to others; you never know when you'll cross paths again.
