When I reflect upon my "daily supports", my husband is the first support that comes to my mind. I would be lost without him. He always encourages me when I am down or get myself into a bind. He is always there for me and I know he would do anything for me. I have two sons who I need for daily support. They probably would say that we support each other. My mother is a big part of my support system. She provides me with words of encouragement as well as her courage and strength. Jesus, my Lord and Savior, is a huge support in my life. Without Him, I would be nothing.
There are other elements that provide me with support as well such as money, stores, a job, and a car. None of these things compare to the people in my life.
I think it would be a huge challenge to not have "relationships" in my life for support. Without communication, love, and respect, my environment would be incomplete.
Hi Amy!
ReplyDeleteJust as we learned in these classes, relationships are so critical to child development. As you mentioned, you said it would be a huge challenge not to have those relationships. This is the same for young children.
It sounds like we have similar supports in life. Throughout our lives, I think support systems change and shift, as our needs change as well. But having some "constant" people is always a benefit!
Thanks,
anne copp
Hi Amy,
ReplyDeleteI agree with both of you! We need supports in our lives. Relationships are the key to our supports. I agree that some support may shift, but there are some that remain the same. I also believe that our relationships help develop the people that we become. I also do not know where I would be without such a strong support system.
Thanks! Christina
Hello Amy!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about Jesus, my Lord and Savior as being a support because he was the first one I put as my support. That is good that your husband, mother, and sons is a big support because some people don't have that support like we do.
Amy,
ReplyDeleteI like that you gain support from your husband and your family. Family support is very important when working with children and other families. It helps you related to what these families need.
Amy,
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you about relationships being most important in your life. I also wrote about the various relationships on my blog and how much they mean to me. Similarly, everything else in life (job, money, friendships, etc.) could fall apart, but as long as my family is there, I will be just fine!
Amy,
ReplyDeleteI agree that relationships are the most important supports a human being can have. We could have all the money in the world, be well-off and without physical need, but without people we would be lost. Having a good support network of people is great especially when working with children and other families. It is important that we understand our own supports before trying to help others. Having personal experience in a vital area such as this is crucial in the development of relationships with the families we work with.
Amanda
Hi Amy,
ReplyDeleteNobody does it alone, we depend on our relationships with so many people to support us and to provide our support to those who need us. I too am so lucky to have my Mom in my (and our Boys lives) life. She recently moved in with us and I have to say it has been pretty awesome so far, but I might get fat if she keeps cooking all my childhood favorites! :-)
Cheers,
Jeff