Cynthia Burse Brandon one of four children lived in the home with her father, mother and three brothers. The house was full of books she remembers, as her mother always took the ti...view moreCynthia Burse Brandon one of four children lived in the home with her father, mother and three brothers. The house was full of books she remembers, as her mother always took the time to read as many as she could before bedtime. The Cat In The Hat was a favorite series her brothers seemed to love, but Cynthia loved Cinderella. Her mother played a selection of records that taught her and her brothers lessons about life. For example, some of the songs were Whistle While You Work, Never Play With Matches and Swimming can be fun, just to name a few. She is the widow of John Brandon Jr. who she resently lost to a long battle with cancer. The mother of two adult son's Keith and John and grandmother of little Kaylee. Cynthia loves to write she received the Editor's Choice Award in February 2007 for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry, her poem has been recorded for the visually imparied, in 2002 she submitted an article for the Viewpoint in the Commercial Appeal as well as being named The Change Champion for September 2010 at St. Francis Hospital where she developed the Nursing Assistant Welcome Sheet. This small article will help visiting Nursing Assistance become aware of the duties on the floor the she works on as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Going to school Cynthia feels should not be interrupted by anything or anyone. She tried to install the same values in her sons that her parents instilled in her and her siblings. She only hopes the youth of today will allow themselves to receive a good education and let God direct their path. Cynthia attented Mitchell Road School where she graduated. Cynthia's childhood memories pushed her to write and her faith in the Lord simply guides her.view less