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Personal Narrative: Kenneth Edward Stanton

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Kenneth Edward Stanton. Single handedly the most important man in my life, and also my step-father. Not many men would take in someone else’s children and raise them like his own. He has influenced me infinitely and I don’t think he even realizes it. He has shaped me into the man I am today. He showed me that not all men are the same, and I have the chance to make my own path; be my own man. I am beyond blessed to have such an amazing man in my life, and I thank God for his very being. My mother was a single mom with four children working hard and doing her best to provide for us. That’s when Kenneth was sent into our lives.
I remember as a young boy all I wanted was a real relationship with my father. He abandoned my mom when she was pregnant with me. I can remember every other day begging my mom to call him and ask if I can go over. I began to realize he was not making time for me, and thought why make time for him(not that I am bitter; I have forgiven him for it all...I just can never forget). As I grew I looked to Kenneth to be my father figure, and it had to be God’s plan because he was there whenever I needed him most. But, then we moved to Texas. …show more content…

We lived in a new area, San Antonio, Texas, and I did not mind it. But what happened next I did mind. I saw Kenneth packing, and asked where he was going? He just told me he would be back, and if he said it he meant it. But then another man moved in, I guess this was apart of God’s plan as well. I can’t remember his name but he loved music, and taught me to love it as well. He was a christian rapper and frequently performed at a local church. He reminded me how much I loved church, and how much I needed God. But, just as soon as he came...he

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