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Jennie Fuggitt Research Paper

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If you were to walk into Jennie Fugitt’s house, one thing would for sure catch your attention. In almost every room in her house, there are either pictures of her family members or quotes/plaques having to do with her family that she loves a lot. Jennie has many great characteristics and different talents, but what she is best at is being a great mother to me and my three siblings. Not only is she a great mother, but she also works with kids which just proves how much she loves kids in general. She is a great mother-figure to all, not just her kids. She is a lead worker at Children’s World in Sheldon, Iowa. Jennie cares for kids of all kinds and goes out of her way to help others, of all ages. She is compassionate with all, loves helping all …show more content…

Jennie grew up in George, Iowa. Her childhood wasn’t a very pleasant one. I am sure it was good compared to some, but it could’ve been better. She grew up with her parents and her two younger brothers. Her whole life, and still to this day, her parents were heavy drinkers. When I asked how this affected her childhood she struggled to find the words to match the emotions running across her face, and finally said, “It was tough, and I had to keep an eye on my brothers a lot.” Her parents did not encourage her much with important opportunities, such as education. This is one of the reasons her education stopped after she graduated high school. When in high school, she wanted to be a social worker, which again proves her love to care for others. When asked why this wish did not come true, she replied, “Teenage pregnancy changed it all.” Having a baby at the age of sixteen was tough, but so is Jennie. She managed to graduate high school, while caring for her child. After graduating, she moved around a little, and had another child, me. After having me, she moved to Kansas City, but eventually moved back to George with her family. She had two more kids, and when asked if she had planned on having 4 kids, she said, “I never had a certain number.” She is very successful today as a mother and as an employee at her job in Sheldon, Iowa. I find it inspiring that she was able to overcome so much in her young ages, and still be so happy and successful in her

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