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Mary-Lou

           

Gramma Lou, or Mary-Lou as the rest of the world knows her, is an extraordinary woman, and has lived a full life. While she has not accomplished “greatness” in the sense that the media anticipates, she is a great woman, and many values could be taught from her lifestyle.

As a person, Mary-Lou is the most kind-hearted woman you will ever meet. Although she claims to have been shy in childhood, for the entirety of her adult life Mary-Lou has been outgoing and generous, making friends everywhere she goes. Honesty is her number one policy, for she cannot remember the last time she told a lie. Despite this, she is far from boring. Adventures are one of her favorite things, and she even enjoys getting lost from time to time, when on the road.

Mary-Lou had the difficult task of raising 5 daughters in a small house, as a single mom. Her and my future aunts and mom lived in Chicago, so life was intense at this time. Even at this difficult time in her life she mothered these children excellently, and even other children from the neighborhood would come to her for advice. She worked at a variety of restaurants as a waitress, a job she has thoroughly enjoyed until her recent retirement. Eventually she moved to Indiana with her late husband, although she visits quite frequently since we are so close.

This Biography however will focus on her time living in Chicago. Everyday brings completely new tribulations with this kind of environment, for life was extremely hectic. One example of this occurs when the restaurant she worked at spontaneously burnt to the ground. This documentary tells the true story of growing up in Chicago, and the real challenges faced not only by adults struggling with parenting, but confronts the struggles middle and high school as well.

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