Gerd's Childhood | Convos with my Mother-in-Law

I love cooking Curry Chicken (or Chicken Curry lol) with my mother-in-law, Mama Felician, while reminiscing on Gerd's childhood stories. From Trinidad to the Bronx, it has been a journey!
For you to really get to know me, I feel like you need to know the start of my Co., my incredible husband, Gerd Seneca Alexander.
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Claude: claudetteba...
Gerd: gerdalexand...
Jet: jetmarieale...
Beau: beauharpera...

[@tamarconyers8942]

It’s mama saying “guhl if anyone deserve any ‘ting, it’s YOU”! Jesus I felt that in my soul. When a Caribbean mother pays that kind of compliment, it carries SO MUCH WEIGHT”🙌🏽🙌🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽. Glory to God🙏🏽💕🥰

[@claudeandco.]

🥲🥲🥲♥️♥️♥️ ufff I was trying to hold it together

[@sianburke2282]

Right the ultimate blessing like I gave my son to you!

[@raq_rivera]

Legit 😭

[@susanjordan11]

I have to agree… West Indian moms don’t necessarily pass out compliments Willy nilly … I teared up!

[@floritagar90]

My god this had burst tears!

[@rissecarrasco1680]

Listening to Gerd’s mother, I can see why he chose Claudette to be his wife. They both share similar qualities. Beauty, Grace, Elegant, Strong.

[@claudeandco.]

That is the highest compliment … thank you so much 🥲♥️

[@gerdalexander897]

Say that again 🎯

[@dorothyguillaume4078]

I can’t get enough of this family. Gerd’s mother acknowledging Claude's sacrifices is everything. May God continues to bless your union and your entire family ❤️

[@claudeandco.]

Thank you so much ♥️🙏🏼

[@msfaith8271]

Thank you Claudette for accepting Gods direction to become a KZbinr and tell your stories. You have no idea how many lives you’ve touched by just being yourself and I am one of them. May God continue blessing you and your family. May you all continue walking in the purpose ordained for you.

[@gerdalexander897]

Say that 1 million more times! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@claudeandco.]

Wow… 🥲♥️🙏🏼 thank you! I receive that!

[@krystalreyes6499]

Amén!! Could not agree more! ❤️

[@loveafrica97]

What an interesting multicultural background the kids will have.. it’s amazing hearing Gerard’s accent come on talking to his mom .. so cuteee

[@claudeandco.]

♥️♥️♥️ thank you ☺️

[@amrikasingh7033]

Such an inspirational, beautiful ,heartfelt story love my Caribbean trini people ❤️❤️❤️

[@nyalamandela-sturge2375]

Yes!!

[@AnointedWarriorIAm]

I don't usually comment, but Gerd, I must say as a fellow Trini, we are so proud of you, your mummy and the rest of your family. May God continue to bless you all greatly! So proud!

[@gerdalexander897]

First, thanks for taking the time to comment. And thank you - we are blessed and proud Trinis!!

[@claudeandco.]

♥️♥️♥️

[@thewoodlands8954]

@@gerdalexander897 thanks for pathfinding and breaking out of gravitational pulls Gerd! Yours is a strong story and it inspires my family and I! Blessings from south Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@NomfundoMbatha]

"That was our life, that's nothing to be embarrassed about", mama PREACHED. Your family is so dope. 😍♥

[@felicianedwards840]

🙏🏽👏🏽♥️

[@washurhands5079]

For a suegra to say she is grateful for her daughter in law and that she deserves anything good in life is...wow. Says lot about the wonderful woman she is, both of them ❤️.

[@claudeandco.]

Thank you ♥️🙏🏼

[@jaderobertsonnn]

Fellow trini here 🇹🇹 and I loved this!! Seeing our culture shared is heartwarming. Hearing Gerd’s story is a reminder that no matter the circumstances if you dream big, work hard & pray it’ll all work out ❤️

[@claudeandco.]

Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@movi3srock]

As a child of immigrants, I literally cried throughout this whole thing. Thank you for the inspiration. ❤️❤️❤️

[@amandaderrell89]

As someone who has been raised in the Bronx, hearing Gerd and his mom calling out the different places in the Bronx and how they moved up, it means the world. You all are testaments of what we all can achieve. God bless!

[@claudeandco.]

🥲♥️ amen

[@felicianedwards840]

Thank you and God bless you and your family 🙏🏽

[@itbrittbritt]

What great episode !!!

[@rai55]

AGREE & SAME!! 🥺 Uptown kid here, my heart was bursting with joy & pride with this episode. From Gun Hill, to 211, to 219 - if you know, YOU KNOW 🙌🏾❤️

[@jagirl281]

Yes amazing

[@theevahouston]

We need another video with Gerd’s mom! Hearing you all discuss Trini phrases makes my heart so happy!! So proud of my heritage 🇹🇹❤️✨🙏🏽

[@gerdalexander897]

More to come!

[@dianaazucena6185]

KZbin needed this channel! Claude and Co I can’t get enough! I love the way you love it other and how it shows! Honestly, this is a fresh of breath air, and I thank you for letting us into your lives! Gerds mom is so beautiful, and when she speaks she has such a Godly way of speaking! Will we meet Gerds siblings in another episode? It would be interesting to hear their stories too! ♥️

[@claudeandco.]

Diana, thank you so much ♥️ She sure is… That’s a great idea and yes that’s the plan. We have quite a bit to roll out … so exciting.

[@gerdalexander897]

One day soon!

[@rosebathol2917]

The way our immigrant Caribbean family members hustled is so admirable. Takes a level of strength I don’t think I would be able to exude. I praise God for them😭🙏🏽♥️♥️

[@claudeandco.]

♥️🥲♥️

[@simonemcmillion2421]

I love that Gerd's native Caribbean "accent" comes out a bit stronger as he's speaking with his mother. :)

[@karengutloff2004]

That prayer at the end gave me goosebumps. Nothing like a praying mom. What a heartwarming video, just what we need in these times. Keep it going Claude & Co.

[@claudeandco.]

Karen, thank you so much.

[@hujasallah3534]

I usually neverrrr comment but this was so so beautiful. I smiled, I laughed, I cried. Jett is a very special child, the way she’s listening so intently and the questions she asks you can tell she’s really absorbing everything and these moments will truly shape her

[@gerdalexander897]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. ❤️

[@claudeandco.]

♥️🙏🏼 thank you

[@Khiyana01]

This really encourages me to continue praying and standing in the gap for my husband and my children. God is faithful

[@KayQhosa]

Yes he is!! A faithful God.

[@nancysalazar9235]

The frame with you and both of your moms! Whew! The strength, the power, the elegance the ancestral wisdom of these two women...beautiful! This whole episode bought me warmth and tears please keep these coming this is food for the soul

[@quedeezelilliah5603]

Guyanese in the house 🇬🇾🇬🇾 and laughing everytime someone says "chicken curry"😂❤❤

[@gerdalexander897]

Lmao 😂 ❤️❤️❤️

[@shemikajeffers6580]

The Curry Chicken vs Chicken Curry debate is always so funny, love from Guyana 🇬🇾

[@SANDRARBONEY]

Claudette’s love for Gerd, her selflessness, hard work, goal setting, and praying family along with Gerd’s and his sibling’s support of education has created this beautiful, caring and successful family you see today. Both of your moms lived intensionally with God at the forefront and that seems to be what the both of you did as well when you decided to set the foundation for you life together. It’s a tear jerker of a story. Thank you for sharing and inspiring myself and others to live life a little bit better everyday. Sandra 🦋

[@claudeandco.]

Sandra, thank you so much for sharing ♥️

[@joannarodriguez9057]

I cried so much listening to Gerd’s mom

[@li38893]

Love! Love! Love! Me again smiling to myself like a crazy person on work while watching this. 😄🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@nicolemanuel1822]

Wow! Why did I feel like I was sitting in the kitchen listening to these stories!🥺🤍 And what an inspiring woman your mother in law is. She just stripped me of every excuse of failing to pursue my dreams. Blessings to you all, love this channel. Besos 😘🤗

[@MoselleAlvarez]

I had to pause this so quick!!! As soon as she said they’d be cooking I knew it was something with Curry. It was either that or Pelau 🤣 but when Claude said Chicken Curry I was like noooooooooooooo 🤣😂😂😂 it’s Curry Chicken!!!

[@claudeandco.]

🤣🤣🤣 … I’m the worst 🤣🤣🤣… ohhh but some Pelau sounds so good! 🤤🤤🤤

[@berenicemendez7982]

I love how Gerd gets his accent when he speaks with his mom!!!! I love it

[@tishataray]

As a Trini, I appreciated this...I went to Moruga recently and it is really behind God's back no lie.

[@gerdalexander897]

😂😂😂

[@cld1711]

As a Trini I am loving this episode and I’m only about 10 minutes in - can’t wait to watch the rest. I was born in South as well, Point Fortin to be exact but I moved to London as a child, 28 years ago. These stories are so relatable, the food, the living conditions, the fact that my two brothers and I came here with my mum. The hard work, success and pure love from you and your family is inspirational. Sending you all the best wishes and hoping God continues to bless you all 💕🙏🏽

[@G5dancegroup]

Loving this episode as well!!! Fyzo ppl in here! lol

[@felicianedwards840]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@cld1711]

@@G5dancegroup 🤗

[@cld1711]

@@felicianedwards840 🤗

[@claudeandco.]

Thank you so much ♥️ Make sure you share with the Trini fam ☺️♥️🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@Anfani]

He looks JUST LIKE his mama! She’s GORGEOUS

[@ggarr5]

Love the beautiful culture and people of Trinidad! There’s a Trinidad sisters from church that I love so much! 💕 Gerd your mom is lovely inside & out! Thank you Claude & Gerd for inviting us into your family and the beautiful stories you share! 😊

[@claudeandco.]

Gladys, thank you so much ♥️ and yessss the people and the culture- so beautiful! 😊♥️

[@pavinritah9249]

This family is the true definition of FAMILY!!! The fun, the sacrifices made and the so many lessons to learn!!! I just wish some of us got the chance to have that!!!!

[@sylviacato4519]

Yes that’s Jerd. determine from a young age.And still is. Awesome friend great husband and father. Mom great woman of God. Very special family.

[@gerdalexander897]

Ms Cato. Love you (and miss you)!

[@marshacollier-laifang9800]

Heart warming story love the Trini representation 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹.

[@avee4295]

Gerd with "izz curry chicken gurl!" had me. Love, love, love this episode. Much love from us here in Trinidad. This the reality up until this day where we would migrate for a better living even though we may have a degree, home, job etc. We as Caribbean people are really hard workers once given an opportunity. God at the center we persevere.🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@gerdalexander897]

🇹🇹🇹🇹❤️❤️❤️

[@claudeandco.]

Yessssss ♥️♥️♥️🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@herchiclife]

Loved this so much! Mommy needs to come back for more convos and make salt fish and bakes next time! Or better yet there can be a series with Claude learning how to make authentic trini dishes 🙌🏾

[@gerdalexander897]

Yes!!

[@selenejohn-baptiste3680]

Hey I'm from the Island of Trinidad. Hearing u guys talk (the Trini accent) makes me feel so happy. Claudette you've got yourself a good guy. Those stories are so true. Wow......

[@cynthiasimone4046]

Love how the grandmom kept her Trini accent throughout the episode, u knw how some people leave to go to the states for a week and then come bk home talking Yankee!! Love this episode.

[@gerdalexander897]

Lmao!!!

[@MsSoaringstar18]

I'm not even half way through the video AND MAN WHAT A TESTIMONY!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@claudeandco.]

Thank you ♥️♥️♥️

[@Mo-yv3eu]

I love how his accent keeps coming in and out. My favorite is when he says tank :)

[@yaram.6735]

Gerd’s Momma is so beautiful! I can feel the love & respect you all have for one another! & the warmth & openness you all share! Everyday you are looking more like Momma Nilda! Tell Jet to not grow so fast! 🤗❤️

[@ashstyle10]

As Proud Trini and young Attorney this was an inspiring episode!!! ❤❤❤ 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹 loved seeing our culture represented and being appreciated..heart warming

[@olorunfemianthonia6319]

Two people from an immigrant family met and gave their children a better life... this is so beautiful. And let me say the carribean accent is so beautiful 😍

[@jenc8953]

My parents are from the Caribbean and I know firsthand that the Caribbean produces nothing but intelligent and very hardworking people. Your story Gerd is very inspiring.

[@chantalmckenzie9405]

I smiled the whole time watching this! Absolutely love this family! ♥️😊

[@dayafeliz8564]

Please never stop doing videos!!! Love your content mama, God bless your beautiful family 🤍✨

[@eveoliver6846]

Claude, this was another excellent conversation. It is wonderful to share the family culture and traditions with your children. What beauty and grace of Gerd's mother. You all have so much love and respect of each other culture. What a gift to each other, the world, and the universe. Wow! what a teacher you all are -- you make us so proud to be human. Blessings and Love.

[@felicianedwards840]

Thank you for your kind words 👏🏽🙏🏽

[@juniettbarrios3339]

Gerd's mother is STUNNING ! Both inside and out !

[@marshasmith5191]

Yesss i love it getting to hear about Gerd's back ground was really nice so glad that he was not ashamed of talking about the latrin lolzzz...keep representing our flag🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹...and gerd's mom story was so inspirational

[@gerdalexander897]

Never ashamed! Proud trini always 🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@marshasmith5191]

@@gerdalexander897 yes trini to d bone

[@bossladylots1305]

We need a cooking segment with Gerd's Mom. Love, Love her!! 💜 The Alexander Family is what you call the American Dream. The way you plant the seed, that is how it grows. Kudos to them! The prayer in the end was the cherry on top. Amazing! 🙏

[@JoyfulLi]

Beautiful. I wish I had that kind of relationship with my mother in law. All I ever received was criticism and insults. We're both Christians and my faith surely was tested. May God always bless your family and may his peace and wisdom remain abundant in your lives. I'm really enjoying, learning and being blessed by your channel content.

[@MrsAmy24.7]

I like that you have your kids listen it explains why they're very aware of themselves and the people around them and how expressive they are.

[@claudeandco.]

Wow thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MrsAmy24.7]

@@claudeandco. Your welcome beautiful lady.

[@mingleechi396]

Please bring back mom’s again 😅😘, love you guys. Thanks to Adrienne for introducing her family to us.

[@berniecole5757]

Bronxite here ❤️ so excited to hear about Gerd’s beginnings in the boogie down, the place that raised us and had us wanting for a better life! And yes 211th, Gunhill Rd and and White Plains have the best West Indian grocers mama ❤️ We need mama back for some of that Roti or doubles lol or perhaps a vacay episode from Trinidad or Tobago. Love your Channel

[@NomfundoMbatha]

The prayer at the end! I wasn't ready. OMG! 😍

[@hermindspeaks876]

I’m from Jamaica 🇯🇲! So refreshing hearing the Caribbean accent

[@Shaniluvsu86]

I am Literally 8min in and I already love love love Gerd’s mom. She is reminding me of my aunts 💕 like your children I am of West Indian and Hispanic descent

[@shawnaw9750]

Gerd's mom is lovely! I love the togetherness beautiful both families.👍

[@wazza1380]

Roy is the real MVP. This shows that to succeed we need to help each other as a family, as friends, as a community. Let's lift each other up. Help when we can. If you know something that can help someone always share.

[@gerdalexander897]

Say that 1000000 more times. 🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@leac2506]

She’s a beautiful wise woman, a warrior for raising her children and prioritizing them over herself. I love her energy and storytelling. She reminded me a lot of my own grandmother and her ability to sell anything to keep food on the table.

[@DanielaSJ9090]

I’m LOVING these episodes!!!!!

[@adonna-marielacroix1157]

Omg you guys! Such an amazing story as I'm a trini girl myself. You guys owe the girls and Claude a trip to Trinidad so that they can see that we've come a long way and no longer use latrins haha. Mama made me cry when she said if anyone deserves it is Claude, such an awesome relationship they share, its inspiring.

[@gerdalexander897]

❤️❤️❤️.

[@claudeandco.]

♥️🇹🇹🥲 … and yesssss we sooo have to go back to Trinidad! Jet has been but Beau, my youngest, hasn’t … hopefully soon! We will definitely do an episode on that … hopefully in the near future.

[@adonna-marielacroix1157]

@@claudeandco. we'd love to have y'all back! Looking forward 🇹🇹♥️

[@mbalienhlemthembu6373]

Is it awkward for me to say, it feels like home here?? 😄 Absolutely love your channel Claude.

[@gerdalexander897]

Not at all. Thank you!

[@tishainnis]

LOVEEEEED!!!! This vlog!!!! Thank you so much for sharing Gerd and his mother’s story! As a PROUD Jamaican 🇯🇲 woman that grew up in that same section of the Bronx (219th Street & Paulding Avenue/ Bronxwood) I could relate so much to his story. All my Strong West Indians STAND UP! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@MysticCardsofLifeFoodAstrology]

"LOVE HIS STORY AS WELL...YOU CAN GET THROUGH ANYTHING FAM...NOTHING LIKE A MOTHER WHO DOES NOT GIVE UP."👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@TheNaisenya]

Gerd’s Mom: We were moving on up.” This reminds me of The Jeffersons comedy show theme song 👏🏿👏🏿. I really, totally enjoyed this episode ❤️

[@arielelisa9012]

Breh, the way Gerd’s mama spoke to Claude ❤️😩🥰. Beautiful! Nothing like someone looking out for/taking care of your baby when you can’t.

[@spookyseason3912]

You guys are a breath of fresh air. Love you guys and the channel.

[@nickys4011]

Loved this!!! Her story is amazing, the family dynamic is lovely.

[@zariacaesar673]

Gerd''s mother reminds me of mines. Always reminding us how good we have it now. Always tell us about the struggles they had as a child 😂I still dont believe they toat any water, but they had it hard. Thank God for change

[@sbalchan]

A Trini can make anyone feel like they have always been part of their family. Loved this episode.

[@karissaallen6384]

I love your channel!!! The episodes have all been fantastic. How blessed your children are to have parents like you and Gerd

[@missdez84]

This was absolutely beautiful. Your families coming together is just amazing and again just beautiful ❤❤❤

[@luxgold346]

Gerd’s mothers is so beautiful and elegant🥰

[@MsHolmes2006]

This was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your family. Your mother in law is amazing….absolutely beautiful! 🙏🏽❤️

[@leannaclark5374]

What a blessing to have a mother-in-law of this caliber! A woman of God who prayed for her children & even us viewers!! ❤️

[@rutchinajean8489]

Jet and Beau are lucky to have you guys wonderful parents grandparents a wonderful ant Adrienne uncle Israel and a great friend in Lana I love it

[@jazminetorres2848]

Jet is just taking it all in! So beautiful!

[@dalsmith]

Feel so whole and pure after watching these videos. Thank You for making this content.

[@nazeefahnaj8000]

Here is to real, heartwarming and moving stories! Thank you for sharing

[@babyshizzle07]

I adore this channel. It’s just beautiful to see and here the rich history’s you all have and how you navigated through certain things. Please keep it coming!

[@honestview3379]

Trinidad 🔥 🇹🇹🔥you're story was so relatable we need PART 2!!!! U have no idea how my cheeks was hurting from smiling!!! Thanks so much for sharing ❤️🇹🇹🇹🇹!!!!

[@gerdalexander897]

Thank you. Share with the trini fam!

[@jameemcdoe552]

Loved loved this video!!!!!!! Such a beautiful story & moment! ❤️❤️

[@lissettelozada8769]

Wow...I really loved this! Your mother inlaw is an amazing and powerful godly woman. Loved her spirit! She is true testament to God's faithfulness and kindness in the lives of her family. Blessed is all I can say! God is so good! Thank you for sharing!

[@Kikismom26]

I am totally obsessed with you and your beautiful family. I love this KZbin channel. Blessings to you and your entire family! 💕

[@QueenYayYa]

This was freaking amazing! I enjoyed this!!! You all are such a beautiful family!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sabbpie]

This is so lovely. Thanks for sharing your family with us. I loved the stories that Mama Felician told. Claude you are beautiful inside and out.

[@gennijackson3317]

The episodes just keep getting better and better

[@meleboadu5495]

This is absolutely beautiful ❤️ love love Claude & Co.

[@maryanntownsend265]

Amen to this episode. What an inspiring story Claude❤️🙏🏽

[@havefaith3016]

This is so incredible!!! 😍 It was amazing to hear Gerd’s life story and childhood and his path to where he is now!

[@jakiv2846]

Wow that has to be one of my favorite videos love seeing the whole family just hanging out ❤️

[@ellenasmith1963]

I am so intrigued with the stories. I love how your family loves each other and how you are teaching your daughters the history, or gems as you say, of their families. Great job and may God continue to bless you and your family. I love this channel because it's positive and it makes you feel good.

[@ashleym5426]

This is really becoming my favorite channel on KZbin! So many rich stories & lessons❤️

[@sherelleravello]

It’s the “Bacchanal” for me. Love seeing it!! Fellow Trini here, went to high school in Princes Town. Trinidad is beautiful 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@funkyredhead1]

I have cried through EVERY video. This is so beautiful. Thank you Claude & Co.

[@KikisBams]

I love those kind of stories! We can feel the humility and appreciation of life from Gerd's mother. Love and respect to all parents who left their countries for a better life.

[@freyasage4399]

Such a beautiful family! Watching these videos make me so emotional, you can just feel the love❤️

[@msjay6780]

Good to see Gerd's mom, love her. Hope to see the entire fam one day. Blessings!

[@Sarai0293]

Thank you for the prayer sent to us. I needed it and felt it 🤍 Much love to all of you! Keep it going