I don't know where I would be today if I didn't have the support of my family, friends, and staff! I rely on each of these individuals on a daily basis.First of all, let's start with my family...I was scared to death to learn that I was expecting a baby at 37 years old! What was I going to do? I have always lived my life only having to worry about ME!!! My parents have been an absolute joy in helping support me with my son. My doctor once said to me, "I wish I had the problem you have....deciding who you want to have babysit your son!" I get to have "me" time as much as I need it! My parents have supported my career in the early childhood field and also me furthering my education. I have support from them just to do my homework sometimes! They have been amazing! My dad is my life line. His wisdom is beyond measure and I love listening and following his advice. My sister also plays an intricate part in my huge support web. She is my son's second mother, I'm really starting to believe! My fiance/son's father and his family has also been a huge support factor in my world. I have a close knit relationship with his parents and his sisters. Both sides of the family are jealous of each other when it comes to my baby boy. I am still able to enjoy myself and have much needed quiet moments, especially after a long day at work. I am supported emotionally, mentally, physically, and financially by my fiance. He is such a friend to me. My friends are there for me when I need some advice or someone to just listen to me vent. Walden University has made it possible for me to follow my dream of completing my Masters degree in my own home. There is so much support behind the scenes of this wonderful web of people desiring the same aspirations as myself. The support system of my staff that I lead each and every day is unexplainable. Let's just say this....My staff is the wind beneath my wings... My district manager has supported my career by allowing me to grow and develop in management and she also supports my decision to further my education. She has been a srong leader, mentor, and friend to me for the last 18 years of my life.
As I stated before, if I didn't have these supports, I don't know where I would be! I would be lost and alone. I would have no one to offer me guidance and wisdom. That would be a challenge in itself. If I didn't have anyone to help me with my son, I would have establish friendships with new people or my son would have to be with me all the time and this would not be healthy for wither one of us. I would definitely have to depend on my church family more. Luckily in reality, I don't have this problem and I am very thankful for my support system!.
As I stated before, if I didn't have these supports, I don't know where I would be! I would be lost and alone. I would have no one to offer me guidance and wisdom. That would be a challenge in itself. If I didn't have anyone to help me with my son, I would have establish friendships with new people or my son would have to be with me all the time and this would not be healthy for wither one of us. I would definitely have to depend on my church family more. Luckily in reality, I don't have this problem and I am very thankful for my support system!.
