Family
I have my family that will support me in any
and all ways that are needed. My mom
always has a gift for me when I come to her house or when she comes to my
house. Mind you it maybe something small
like laundry detergent or diet coke she has found on sale but it shows me that
she is always thinking of me. My dad is
equally supportive and comes over weekly to mow my grass and to provide maintenance
to my pool. They take my daughter to
school and pick her up each day. Anything I need they are right there…. One day they will no longer be here but it is
not an issue that I tend to put my energy towards. I am simply thankful each day for the days
that God has provided me with them. I
can don’t allow such thoughts because tomorrow is not promised to me and I may
leave this earth before them.
Co-Workers
I work in a very supportive
environment. My employees have the best
interest of our program and that provides me the support needed to ensure I
have a successful program. I can lean on
them for ideas. Currently there are two
of us pursuing our master’s degree. We
bounce our though processes off one another and proof-read one another’s
work. We both share in frustrations that
it takes to be successful in our programs.
Friends
They give time and a listening
ear. Old and new provide support.
Support through good and bad times.
Faith
In moments of doubt I lean on
my faith. Prayer gets me to where I need
to be. My life would lack meaning
without my faith and understanding. My
life would never be without it.
Challenge
Every day is a challenge. Juggling work, school and being a mom. All the support systems I listed above help
to keep me grounded. I have someone that
will care for my daughter when I need time to complete school work or just need
a little time for myself to provide balance.
School takes up a lot of personal time that I would otherwise have. Without having family, friends and faith I
would not have made it this far.
Family, friends and faith are such great supports to have. I, too, cannot imagine my life without them. Did you imagine a challenge? There are so many I see that other people (including the children in our care) have daily, I thank God for my small ones. Any struggles I have had in my life are trivial compared to what is out there in the world. Do you feel that way also? My whole life has been juggling work, home and kids, but that's it. I feel blessed to have a job I love, a roof over my head and kids to be proud of, even if it was tough at times.
ReplyDeleteWe’re all here on this Earth to not only make something of ourselves, but also to leave our mark in the most memorable manner. It’s our job to touch those around us with our friendship and support. I find it amazing that you have such an amazing group of friends, and family who support you! Not everyone is fortunate enough to have that! I enjoyed reading your quotes about family, supports, and challenges, it definitely made me smile and realize how much I admire and adore the support system I have! We all face some type of challenges in our lives, but with God and a great support system, we can overcome any challenge placed before us! Great post!
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Nikki, wow!, yes you seem to be in great shape, I am so happy for you. You are right, don't put all your energy into worrying about your parents enjoy them, and embrace them daily just as I encouraged Renee. My mom is resting with the Lord now, this past July made 4 years now and it is just as hurtful. I don't know the type of parental support you have, but I'm so happy for you. Keep enjoying those wonderful parents, be Blessed my friend!
ReplyDeleteYour support system in detail seems extremely beneficial to your success! It's always great to see a great support system in place for other people and their achievements. I especially like that your challenge includes a strong support system from your listed supports. Great post!
ReplyDeleteNikki, I love your blog! I share your thoughts and experiences. I feel most grateful for my family, without their support I could not have finished. I am so very thankful that God had blessed me with such incredible individuals in my life. Every day, no matter what happens, I try to keep a positive attitude and them I can face whatever comes next.
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