Personal Childhood Web

My Parents Iris and Jose Santana

I was so luckyto be raised by both of my parents. My mom was a nurse but retired when my father was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Im so proud of him since he is a Purple Heart Vietnam Veteran and he has been able to control his illness and give me his support .This picture was taken February if it wasnt because of them and their unconditional love to me and my children I wouldnt be a teacher and a student.

My Siblings Velia and SFC Santana

My sister follwed my mom steps and is a RN in the Veteran Hospital in San Juan Puerto Rico. We were opposites since kids physically and in character. With her I learned how to be compasionate towards other people.My brother followed my dad steps and he have served our country for 14 years. My brother was my inspiraton since I was little. I learned from him to never give up. He was always taking care of me and people call me "Santanita " because we looked alike. Now that Im an adult and even though Im his little sister because of what he teaught me now Im his support and in who always he counts when he is in trouble.

My grandmother Rosalia

My grandmother passed away when I was 16 years old. She was my everything . She was also my neighbor and  I used to visit her in my  bike and she taught how to play cards and to love God. I was very sad when she passed away since it was after weeks of telling her that I was pregnant, then she became really ill and I never knew if she forgive me . Deep inside my heart I know she did because my daughter is the most precious git that God had gave me and I know it was because of her blessing.

Mrs.Zenaida My kindergarten teacher played an important role in my childhood . When I was in Kinder I learned to read and it was because of her support and because she was always keeping me busy. When I was in 7th grade her son was my volleyball coach till I was in 10th grade.

      

My best friend Luryan

We are besties since we were in second grade. We were always together to the point that we started to look like twins :). She became like my other sister. With her I learned the true meaning of friendship.I havent see her since I moved to San Antonio and we dont talk as much but we never fogort our birthdays. My oldest daughter called her Titi Lury. But the most important thing is that I know she is always there in good and bad times FOREVER :)