My Supports

The support one receives can mean everything to that person or child. Even if it just one thing, it can mean the world to someone on any particular day.  On a daily basis, I am very fortunate to have support from many people.

First, my husband, Chris, is my rock. Where do I start? He supports me in so many ways. He financially provides for me so I don’t have to stress about working crazy hours to pay the bills. He gives me what I need to concentrate and do my best while I am doing school work. He does simple things that show his support for me. Every day he asks me how my day was and then he listens to me when I tell him (a large majority of the time LOL) and gives me any advice I might need. This is the tip of the iceberg in how his support helps me. If he was not in my life and giving me the support that he does, I would probably not be back in school and would be living with a roommate or my parents to help pay the bills.

My parents also give me a great deal of support. They are always there when I need to talk to them. It is a good feeling knowing I can count on them for anything. They give a good deal of emotional and practical support. They have come to my house a couple times a year to help with the spring cleaning. When I need them to watch my dogs while I am of town, they are there. This type of support goes for the rest of my immediate family as well. If they were not in my life, I would not be able to have down time that need at times and the emotional support that I have come to rely on over the years.

When I think about challenges other people face that I do not, I think about how lucky I am to have my health and happiness in all areas of my life. One challenge that comes to mind is a physical disability. My grandmother suffered from chronic bronchitis and emphysema during the later years n her life. She could not exercise like she wanted to or do simple tasks like getting groceries. She relied on her oxygen tank, inhaler, and help from family. I lived with her in her last years and saw firsthand how debilitating this disease can be without support. Life would be very difficult not being able to do most of the things you want or need to do. I would need car rides to many places including doctor visits. Many types of support would be needed if I had this disease.

Each one of these people serves a unique purpose when they support me. I am grateful for the peace of mind they give me and the love that comes with it.  In childcare, children rely on their caregivers to support them in all areas of their growth and development. After reflecting on the support I have and continue to receive on a daily basis I understand how important it truly is to young children.