My Supports

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.