Inspiration with admiration for the knowledge of defining while developing a lane of worth… Honored by the knowledge with privileges from a path of excellence that has presented a journey of the dream… Confused by the curiosity at times but understanding that there is a reason… Driven by the lane of success that has been presented from pure determination with effort to win against all odds, knowing there is no chance of winning or losing all…
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Empowered by watching the shadow, their shadows give life to the unknown, known, known as the game of tennis… Thankful for their willingness to fight, to stand, to give life against the stereotypes, to perform with dignity & their names are Venus & Serena Williams….There is a reason that RRA is inspired with admiration while be honored to be related to Venus & Serena Williams… Yes, RRA is often confused by the questions from the fans of her first cousins… Allow RRA to rewind for a moment… RRA understands that it is an honor to be related to the world’s greatest tennis players…
Seriously, considering the adversity & negativity, they have outlasted many of their opponents while the commentators support only when they are succeeding… As a family member, RRA supports her family for the negative & the positive… The number of neither Grand Slams nor victories matter as much as our love as a family… RRA has encountered more questions than she can consider or rather thought she would be asked about her cousins… “What are they like” is a question that people ask often! Well, in RRA’s opinion they are friendly, courageous, determined, faithful, dedicated, loving, inspirational, kind, FUN, & strong!!! “What do they eat” is another question that people ask RRA… They eat food just like any other human being… “Do you watch tennis” is another question that can often be draining because after this question, it is often followed by many more questions… Yes, RRA watches tennis & attends matches when she has time… “Do you know their Mom or Dad” is a silly question but it is asked… Oracene Price is RRA’s Aunt, our Mothers are sisters…
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“How does it feel to be related to Venus & Serena” is a question that sort of bothers RRA because she feels as if they are human! Honestly, being related to Venus & Serena feels like being related to Isha, Mitch, Christy, AJ, Mel, & Hogan which means that all of RRA’s cousins & have a place in her heart… Please, understand that just because Venus & Serena are known world wide does not change the fact that they are human… Venus & Serena are required to do the same thing that all humans are required to do in life… They work, play, laugh, eat, sleep, dream, pray, & love just like any other human….
Currently, Venus & Serena are ranked one & two in the world of tennis which is wonderful… RRA loves & honors her cousins but not because of their rankings in the game of tennis but because they are determined to succeed… RRA considers Serena her best friend… Conversations with Serena are encouraging, relaxing, entertaining, filled with love &
