I wanted a way to incorporate my maiden name into my kids' names to preserve my family legacy.
Our family has also had weekend-long family reunions every two years in hotels across the United States since 1976.
In exchange, I gave my daughter two middle names, the first name I originally wanted to name her and my maiden name.
The kids will continue the tradition of going to my family reunions and bonding with my extended family.
While they may not often use their middle names, they'll understand why mommy was adamant about also passing down her maiden name.
Persons:
I've, —, father's, I'd, William Schieffelin Claytor, Darrell Claytor, Ifeolu, grandfather's, Walter Claytor, I'm, Stephanie Claytor, didn't, mommy
Organizations:
Service, American, Housing Authority
Locations:
United States, Puerto Rican, African, Latin America, Midwest, Roanoke Redevelopment, Virginia