Psyc 304 Life Span Development

The person that I am interviewing is an old friend of mine. I consider her to be my grandma because she had filled that role ever since I was a child. Her name is Mrs. Galina or “Totsa Galina” as we would call her that in my native tongue. She has the warm complexion of any ideal elderly figure, as her facial features and tone give off the impression of a life that was lived to the fullest. She is currently 74, divorced, has a daughter and 2 grandkids. Most of her career was spent in the Bolshevichka garment factory, where she manufactured suits for men during the Soviet era. Since the interview will be conducted in Russian, I will present the translated version. Today is November the 26th, 2016, 2:15 p.m. I am sitting with Mrs. Galina on my right side of the table while drinking a sour Russian tea that she has provided. After a nod from the Mrs. Galina, I began my interview. Mrs. Galina, it seems that you have lived a long life, one where you have had the chance to meet a variety of people, read numerous books, had the chance to experience love, and mature to your capacity. Tell me, how does that make you feel it feel? Her response—
“Lucky. I am rather humbled to have the opportunity, by the grace of God, to be bestowed by …show more content…
Galina, for your profound words. Truly, they should be labeled on a plaque and placed in every classroom, office, place that we see. Which person would you say had the greatest influence on your life Mrs. Galina? “It would probably be my father. You see, I have always admired my father. I truly miss him but I know I will soon see him in heaven. He has given everything to me and my family. All my love, all my support. I would be in a whole different place right now if it weren’t for him. He gave me my structure for my life. He passed over his wisdom and truth onto me. That is unrepayable. It is truly agape love; my father had sacrificed so much for me. I had learned to love because of him.