First of all, my daily supports would be my coworkers. Everyday I'm at work, we support eachother. If I need something I can run to them and they will help in any way they can. My aide is the greatest person I've ever worked with. I can talk about my personal life. If I'm down, she'll pick me up. The rest of the people in my building are the exact same way. If I worked with people I didn't like, that would be very hard. I don't think I would enjoy my job.
Next my family is the greatest support system. My parents will watch my daughter and son anytime I need a break, my husbands parents will do the same. If me and hubby need a night alone, either of our parents are always willing to watch them. My sister is also great about watching the kids if I need to make a quick run to town. Our kids are the same age so they love to play together. My husband is great also!
My friends are the greatest friends in the world. We all went to high school together, and after 8 years, we are still best friends that get together anytime we can. One of them moved away to New York, but we skype with her. They are the best support a person could have. Most of my friends have kids now also, so we plan playdates and stuff like that.
My daughter is my BIGGEST support! Even though she is a mean 4 year old, she is the greatest thing that's ever happened to me. Me and her dad got divorced about 4 years ago and he hasnt seen her since she was like 10 months old. She thinks my husband now is her dad. How sad is that. It would kill me if she EVER had to go away for a weekend. I just hope my husband can soon adopt her. When I cry, she will cry with me. She has helped me through so much. She helped me get through the divorce. I don't know where I'd be without her.
The biggest challenge that could happen to me is if I didn't have a family or lost my job. My family helps me through anything. If I lost my job, I wouldn't be able to support my family which would not be good. If I lost my job, I would have to find another job and I would probably hate it! I don't think I could ever work in a place as great as this. Our principal is one of my friends moms also. So everyone at my school is like family. Everyone needs a great support system, sometimes I feel I need more, but then I look around at everyone that loves me and remember I have the BEST!
Shanta,
ReplyDeleteLove your post! To me you have a GREAT Support System. It shows you have tons of people who care and love you and that's a blessing to have. I think you are a strong woman having to go through a divorce, with a child and being able to find love again. That's AWESOME!!! Keep up the good work.. :)
Hi Shanda,
ReplyDeleteI love that your daughter is your biggest supporter! And there is nothing like having a significant other to keep your grounded. Being unemployed would be a huge challenge for the both of us, but as you stated, having the support of our families would definitely be a neccessity. Great post!
Hi Shanda,
ReplyDeleteGreat Post. I agree that losing a job and not having a family for support would be a large challenge for me two. Like you, my biggest fans are my 2 small children. I love it when you are wrong or if you have made a mistake or is having a hard time with something they will come to you and give you hugs, kisses and encouraging words letting you know that everything is going to be ok.