I my daily life I have a wonderful support system that is always there for me. My husband is supportive of my goals and of my choices as a parent. My children are part of my support system as well because they have their own way of making things not bother me so much when I get down. My family (parents, sisters and aunt) are all a big art of my support system because they help me out with the kids and are there to listen if I need to talk. My friends are a support system in that they are there when I need to get away from my routine a bit and have fun. My church family is also a support in my life in a spiritual way and as a second family.
The challenge that I chose to come up with is the challenge of me being a single parent. This would be hard for me because of my work schedule and commitments at my school. My husband plays a part in taking care of the kids when I am in meetings at school or busy planning lessons. The supports that would be there for me would be my family and friends. They would help me with the kids by making sure they were picked up from school, that they had dinner and that they were safe when I could not be there with them. Things would be very hard without these supports because I would have to take time away from teaching to make sure my children were getting all that they need.
Jamie, I am happy for you that you have a husband that is supportive of you, your goals, and your parental choices. Aren’t children great for knowing how to comfort you when life is difficult or you’re not feeling well? It is also nice to have your church family and that you know you can count of them.
ReplyDeleteI would also have a very difficult time being a single parent. I would be lost without my husbands help!
ReplyDeleteThank God for our support systems!
The postings I have read have all been so similar. I wonder if a man would have written about other types of supports? The main theme has been that we could not do what we do alone. I think it's great that we have so many supports.
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