My Supports

I am so thankful to have so many supports in my life.  If I didn't have my family, my work, and my church supporting me currently, there is no way I would be able to continue this educational journey that I have begun.  My parents, husband, and son let me get away with quite a bit because I am constantly doing homework.  I hope that I am setting a good example for my son!  At work, I have an administrative director and 2 co-directors that are always there to help out and cover when it is needed.  They do what needs to be done and for that I am thoroughly supported and grateful.  My church family supports me when I can't always make it because of school work and my group of  ladies support me more than they know with the cards and calls of thanks when I drive them for ladies night out.  We have so much fun talking and laughing!  And last but not least, my dog Abby supports me when everyone else in the house (including our other dog - Ziva) has gone to bed, she stays up with me to work on homework til all hours of the night or early morning.  Her support is so appreciated; she is such a good girl.  If I didn't have my support system in place, I probably would be having a nervous breakdown by now.  These people are such an important part of my life and allow me to do what I do.

I think that my challenge would have to be being a single mom.  I honestly do not know how they do it.  Everything is so expensive; and you are the only person taking care of your heart.  I think it would be such a hard thing for me.  Single moms are, I believe, some of the strongest women in the world.  They all deserve so much because they sacrifice so much for their children.  I know that some jobs give them grief because they have sick children and cannot work.  Some lose jobs because of their children.  Then there are all of the expenses: groceries, insurance, car, gas, rent, utilities, and kid expenses (clothes, shoes, etc).  Some get assistance; but is it ever enough?   I would definitely need emotional support, financial support, and of course practical support (just to keep up with everything).  I am so thankful of who I have in my life right now!