I sat down to think of the supports
in my daily environment. My first task was to narrow the field because there
are so many things that I consider supportive. First and foremost, my Lord
provides daily support by blessing me each day as I awake to another day. He
provides me with the opportunity to teach young children again and provide
encouragement to families who might not other find encouragement. I believe
there are numerous benefits of this type of support. How could I start my day
without the blessings of my Lord? Yes, I know there are those out there who do
not believe in God. But I chose to believe. I cannot imagine having to start each
day and not have something to believe in. My God has blessed me with a song in
my heart and when I have a really bad day, that song gets me through. I truly
believe that if I did not have this support that my life would have ended a
long time ago.
My second support comes from my
husband. He is my biggest fan. His love is always present. He loves me even
when I fail and he encourages me to try again. He encourages me to further my
education and pursue my Master’s degree, which I am currently seeking. He is my
rock when I need someone to lean on. He takes care of me when I am ill. His support has the benefits of me never
having to feel alone. I cannot imagine my life without my husband. I know there
would be days that I probably would not even have the courage to get out of
bed.
My third support would be my
co-workers. I value my co-workers and I depend on their support on a daily
basis. Anyone who has worked in the field of early childhood education knows
that some days can be overwhelming. Thankfully, my co-workers are always ready
to lend a hand or give a word of encouragement. This was never more evident
than this past spring. I faced a hard decision with regard to one of the
families that I serve. I was placed in a position that basically left me no
choice. Without going into great detail, it ended the relationship that I had
with the family and the child is no longer in the program. This was very
difficult for me because I had worked with the family since the child was 5
months old and the child would have been in my preschool room this fall. My
co-workers gave me support and encouragement through this rough time. I have
known others that cannot count on their co-workers as I have done. I know that
each day at work would be harder and lonelier without the support of my
co-workers.
