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For this activity, I decided to interview my grandmother, Diane Wells. She is 73 years old, loves to garden, and loves her children and grandchildren more than any other woman I know.

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On this day in 1948, my grandmother was born in Army Hospital Ft Totten in Queens, NY. She doesn't remember much from this day, but we can work around that :)

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Living in Queens, my grandmother had always wanted to visit the Statue of Liberty. Up until this day, my great-grandmother had always told Diane she was not old enough. Back in the 50's, the Statue of Liberty had no elevator, only 162 steps to the top. And my grandmother used every single one to get to the tippy top; "What a magical day," she recalls.

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In the end of the 1950's, my grandmother was beginning to age into a lovely young woman. During this time, my great-grandmother had told my grandmother that she needed to help out more around the house, particularly with contributing to the bills. My grandmother got a job working as a housecleaner for about 3-4 years before her and her family picked up and moved to Ohio.

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The day my grandmother moved to Ohio was huge culture shock for her. First, there wasn't a sky scrapper in sight, no matter how far your eyes could stare. And, in this area of Ohio, farming and land are about the only thing around for miles. This was the beginning of a very great life for my grandmother.

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Right before the school year started, my grandmother had made her way to Ohio. My grandmother had 3 brothers: Uncle Bud, Uncle Richard, and Uncle Russ. One brother is older than her, while the other 2 are younger. Starting as a freshman in high school, my grandma's brother Bud was an incoming Junior at the time. She said, "[she] was scared to enter a new school not knowing anybody, but having Bud by [her] side was more than comfort enough."

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About half way through the school year, my grandmother's  brothers had to drop out to help provide for the family. My grandmother has always lived below the poverty line, but that never stopped her from enjoying and savoring every moment life had to offer. "You don't know what you're missing until you have it," is how she described her mindset during the time.

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With my grandmother having 3 brothers, they would bring their friends over to their house to hang out and have fun sometimes. One of her brothers' friends went by the name of Rauleigh Wells. Rauleigh had met Diane's brothers at work in the coal mines and had been inseparable ever since. My grandmother and Rauleigh never really took interest in each other for a couple more years. What is so unique about their relationship is that Diane's mother treated Rauleigh like a 4th son; she always fed him, she always clothed him, and she always made sure he had somewhere to sleep. Rauleigh and Diane had grew up alongside each other and had no idea of their wonderful future together.

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On this day, my grandmother and soon-to-be grandfather, Rauleigh, went on their first date together. My grandparents had never known before this day that they were best friends and lovers, but as soon as they found each other they wasted no time!

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The day my grandfather, Rauleigh, wed my grandmother, Diane. They got married in Canton, OH at my great grandmother's house (my grandmother's mother). This was a very intimate and special reception for both parties.

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And exactly 9 months later, my grandparents had their first child together, also known as my Aunt Billi. She doesn't remember much about the birth of her children, she says, because she had an entire litter to keep track of! Out of all the siblings, Aunt Billi is the most trouble.

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Named after my grandmother's brother, my Uncle Richard was born one whole year later. Being born on Halloween should make you a sinister individual, and there is no exception when it comes to my Uncle Richard. He is funny, cunning, start on his feet, handy, and the best grandfather to his grandkids. If there is one thing my family does well, it is love on their grandchildren.

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On August 7th, 1968 my Aunt Vicki (short for Victoria) was born. Up until this point, all these babies had bright red ginger hair, also known as "The Wells Gene," to my family and my family only. But the next baby might be cause for concern.

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On the 1st of October, my grandmother gave birth to my amazing, beautiful, genius, caring, loving mother who I cannot rave more about. She was born with tan skin, a thick head of dark brown hair, as well as hair all over her body. My mother looked completely different from the rest of her siblings, and it gave my grandparents the biggest laugh. My grandfather only named on of his 5 children, and he named my mother: Michelle.

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Last but not least, my grandparents had their last child: my Uncle Raleigh. He was named after my grandpa, even though my grandpa's real name is Clarence. My grandma and grandpa had a full house filled with lots of love... and kiddos.

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Right before Christmas, my grandparent's house caught fire and burned to the ground. My mom's side of the family has little to no pictures of their life before this point due to the fire.

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When their house burnt down, the church within the town heard first notice and started collecting money. They were collecting money to possibly be able to purchase my mom, along with the rest of her siblings, Christmas presents. They were successful in collecting enough money, purchasing the kids all one present each, and surprising them with the presents. There is nothing more magical than the season of giving.

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Attached is a picture of my grandma and grandpa at my parents' wedding. They got married on August 19th in 1995.

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This is one photo that we do possess from before the house fire. On this day, my grandma and grandpa are sitting in the yard with all their children (except my mom; no one can recall why she wasn't in the picture) along with my great-grandma, otherwise known as my grandpa's mom.

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On this day, my grandfather passed away. This was a really hard time for everyone, given that my grandpa was the good in the world, but it was especially hard for my grandma. She misses him everyday. She doesn't think her pain of his absence will fade until the day they are reunited in spirit.