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This picture takes a place in Yemen. It was my daughter’s birth day. My parents, my older brother, his wife and two boys and my two sisters with their daughters. Also, my son, daughter, and I.

                I grew up in a loving and caring environment in a family of six members, two parents and three siblings. My mother was the dynamo of the family, even though she works as a TV host and has different schedule and long hours. She taught me from early age to be independent and has self-assurance. She plays the role model in my live by teaching throughout experience and without letting me know this is an educative moment. Always she was following up with me through the phone to be sure that I eat, took a shower and did my homework. My mother used to say females have the most responsibility at home. She shaped my personality by giving me jobs such as cleaning my room, watering the flowers, and following up with my younger sisters. Also, I learned how to manage my time to do my duties: finishing homework to have free time. She nurtured me by finding time even though she is busy, to be involved in my school activities. Today I’m speaking, and repeating the same words that my mother used to say it to me, to say it to my kids “just try to do it and see if its work or not, no fears.” I am impacted from my mother’s life style, to manage my time and believe in myself that always I can make it.

My mother and I after a special dinner when she was in her way back to Yemen

                My father was the second power that impacted my live. He always said to me “I love you and I am here for you.” My dad was my first Arabic language and math teacher. He taught me a lot of knowledge, even before I start schooled. When I started my preschool I already knew my letters and numbers. My father used to talk to me as I grew up by saying “I need your help, if you don’t help me I will not finish the work, you are smart.” Always he makes me feel special and unique. I learned from my dad that always I have to keep the promise, and to act towards others in the manner in which I would like to be treat.

                Hany is my older brother, 2 years and half apart between us. He nurtured me with a lot of care and fed my need. I learned from him how to be patient while he was taught me how to ride the bicycle. Also, he used to say “be calm when you are facing difficulties.” I’m teaching his words to my two children.

                I used to go to my aunt’s home a lot to spend time with her children while my mother was at work. For every small thing I used to do, always she had to say positive comments to support my effort and work. She has a special place in my heart because she believes that I will learn from my experiences. She never judged me for whatever mistakes I did. To be positive is the one of the biggest aspects in my personality shaped by my aunt.  

                My third grade teacher Ms. Fouzia was caring about my grade and academic achievement. By the end of the school day, always I had to go to check with her how was my day and what I achieved during the learning period such as how many new words I learned. She would check what assignments I have to do, what was the score of the test, and so on. Always she remembered my birth day with a learning tools gift. On the other hand, she used to say “one day Hanadi will be the principle of the school.” And I used to say to her “I want to be like you, a special teacher.”