March 31,1998, It was a normal day in Atlanta,Georgia weather was 85 %, kids outside getting wet by waterhoses, sliding down the playground slide,riding bikes and just having a swell time. Me on the otherhand I was 3 year old Shanyra Jones. I lived with my Aunt Tankia at the time. I was pratically still a baby and growing up within these 3 year wasnt the best.My mom gave me up to my aunt bascially when i was just 1 years old.She never told my aunt she was even leaving . Just dropped me off at her house and never came back, but kept in touch. Always asking how im doing but my aunt never wanted to say it to me. But i knew. Anyways for 2 years leading up to my 3rd birthday , i was just confused,and wonderd if she'd every come back and take me back. ...
,,My Aunt Tanika was a awesome aunt and even better mom. A mother of 5 adding me made 6.One year later .Its Mid -July,im 4 years old now . My aunt is giving me up ... ? yes its true ,. She at least let me know that me not being with my real mom or her , was never and isnt my fault. She will always love me she said, with a beautiful smile and a kiss on my forehead. "I LOVE YOU SHANYRA, your going to always be in my heart , my prayers and dreams. dont ever let this effect you . It will just make you stronger. My love for you will never pass. She passed me a little locket that was a heart. Inside that locket was a picture of me and my mom on one side, and on the other side was my aunt's picture Tankia. I teared up but I just gave her a hug and said "I love you " .' I love you to Shanyra she said , tearing up as well.
