There are countless memories that I cherish. I love to share these memories with young people so that they can gain an understanding of how life used to be when I was growing up. Let's begin by telling you my name. My name is Lilian H. Whittenburg. I was born in Alabama, on our country's independence day, July 4th, 1937. I come from a big family - 7 brothers and 1 sister. My mother's name was Lilian Hubbert Ross. She was a very loving lady, and what was most memorable about her was her great cooking! My father was also very loving. One of the most important lessons I learned from my parents was to love one another. I found true love when I met my husband Percy Hubbert. I married him at the age of 30 in Virginia. The wedding took place in his sister's house. He was originally from South Carolina. His father was a minister. Sadly, my husband passed away in 1991 as a result of a dialysis problem. His job was to drive a truck. I remember my marriage was full of love. My kids were the product of that love. If I could give one piece of advice about marriage it would be to love your spouse unconditionally. My son's name is Reginald, and my daughter's name is Wanda. They will be coming to visit me soon from Virginia with my grandchild, Travis. One of my fondest memories of my children is when they went to their father's grave to clean it and beautify it. When I remember this, it's hard to hold the tears back. When my husband passed away, I moved in with my son who lives in Pelham. He is a coach at Fordham University. I used to live with him before I came to live here, at the United Hebrew Geriatric Center. My son comes to visit me very often. He's a really good son. My fondest memories were of me growing up in Alabama. My oldest brother, Henry, still lives there. When I would visit him, we would have so much fun because we would go fishing, cook, and do many more fun things. My other brother's name is Cleveland and he lives in Philadelphia. Another special memory I have is when my siblings and I would go to my mother's hometown of Georgiana, Alabama. We would go there every year to celebrate my parent's wedding anniversary. Those were unforgettable moments of my life, and one of my favorite celebrations growing up. I would like to see the future generations never forget the children. The personal code that I live by is believing in God, and maintaining loyalty to him and the religion by going to church. This is what gives you strength in hard times. I pray every morning. With that said, I conclude this biography with the words: I trust in God.