LaQuasia's Childhood Web

My Aunt Vivian with my little cousin Danielle (her daughter), my twin, a childhood friend, and I

My momma, proud of her baby girl. My twin LaQuincia is also in this photograph

The woman who will always have a huge piece of my heart!!!! My Great-Grandmother Armathia Cousar Roper

Wow, it’s so many people in my life who can fit into this web, but I will pick five that were truly instrumental!!!!


My Web:
 Iris R. Cousar - my mother.
Armathia Cousar Roper- My Great-Grandmother
Vivian R. Williams- My Auntie
 Sandra Newhouse- My 3rd grade teacher
 Gertude Graham- Church member/ Elder




Let’s start with two women who mean the world to me, but are no longer with me. My Great Grandmother and my Aunt V (Vivian Williams) are two women who truly exemplify what it means to love and encourage. According to my family Grandma Mae and Aunt V feel in love with my twin and me from the moment they laid eyes on us. My grandmother was a vital part in my upbringing. My mom and dad were young when we were born, so grandmother let them have their fun and kept my twin and me from the time we left the hospital until we started school. My twin and I always joke and tell our mom and dad that we don’t even remember them the first 5 years of our lives. Of course they were there and took care of us, but honestly all I remember is waking up to my Grandma. My grandmother loved me unconditionally and always said no matter what, you will always be my baby and I will always be proud of you. My grandmother motivates me and she has been gone since 2002. When I walked across the stage in December I know that my grandmother and aunt were in heaven crying because I made them proud. Now my Aunt V was the BEST auntie in the world. Gosh, it seems like it was only yesterday when I would fly out the door, when I saw her pull in the yard. Aunt V was a true humanitarian. She had the heart of gold and would do any and everything to help someone in need. Aunt V taught me at an early age that it’s better to give than to receive and I think that phrase relates to my attitude with the children I encounter. No matter if I do not receive one thank you or a good job, I would and still will go out of my way to make sure that children are receiving the best care possible and all of the love that I could offer. So what if I didn't receive a gift on teacher appreciation day, I know that my baby's loved me and that Miss. Qua did everything in her power to ensure their success even as an infant.


Now my mom is a phenomenal woman. After marrying and divorcing at a young age my mom took EXCELLENT care of my twin and me. She made sure that we knew how to spell our name, write our name, and all other basics before going to kindergarten. She always would say "My girls were on target before walking through the door, because I was their first teacher". My mom worked full time, took care of twins full time, and went to school full time. She encouraged us to succeed, but most of all she just wanted her babies to be happy.




Ms. Newhouse was my 3rd grade teacher. I know you guys may be thinking why and how is this teacher so special. Ms. Newhouse was the first teacher who showed me what it was to love you students and go beyond the call of duty. I can remember having dinner with Ms. Newhouse and her family. We would go to movies and some days she would just stop by my house to see what we were up to. I'll never forget the last day of 3rd grade; I sat in her lap and cried because I did not want to leave her class. She promised that our relationship would not change and she kept her word. I was so sad when Ms. Newhouse stopped teaching and became a nurse. We lost contact after my mom, twin, and I moved to Atlanta, but she had a huge impact on my life and I’m so thankful for being placed in her class.

Mrs. Gertude Graham, what a sweet lady. She was my first Sunday school teacher. She loved working with us children. She was especially found of my twin and me because she said we were such sweet girls. Mrs. Graham taught me at an early age what it meant to love someone with the love of God. Even if I couldn’t stand them Mrs. Graham taught us that we should others just as Christ loved us!!!