My Supports
My biggest supports are my twin baby boys. They can't help me bring in the groceries. Yet. They can't help me fold laundry. Yet. They can't help me clean their room, make their beds, or even do the dishes. Yet. But they truly are the force that drives me everyday. They not only get me out of bed everyday, but they are what keeps me on track to finish my master's degree. I know that one day it will be all worth it and I will be able to provide them with the life that they deserve. Of course, if they did not exist, I would go on. However, they are what completes me as a women. They have made me the best thing in the world: a mother.
Another big support is my boyfriend. He pushes me everyday to finish my master's degree to show our boys that having a higher education is essential in this day and age. He supports me by picking up the slack in regards to my boys when mommy has to do homework or even take a nap because she is sooooo tired. He is my friend and helps me see the bigger picture of life. I think that if he didn't exist, I would be heartbroken. He is a great father and tries everyday to show them how to be little men. Without him, I know that my boys would suffer and so would I.
A practical support is my obsession with making lists. I have one for the grocery store. I have one for my life goals. I have one for my daily activities. I even have one for my monthly budget. I use lists to "dumb" things out of my head. If I do not write things down, not only do I forget things, I can also become obsessed with details. Inevitably the mental lists of things to do, things to buy, or things to pay keeps me up at night. Obviously if I did not have the ability to make lists, I would be more and more confused. I think I would go around trying to remember what it was that I forget!
My Chosen Challenge
This task is hard. I could imagine being deaf. Blind. Not have legs. Not have arms.With any of these, the needed supports in my life would be great. Somehow though I know that I would hate to have to rely on others for help. I'm stubborn. (lol) However, I know that I would need someone to teach me sign language if I was deaf or someone to drive me around if I was blind. Yet, I would want to set an example for my children and show them that anything is possible, even with challenges. I think the benefit of any support is that it makes a person feel "normal" when they live with challenges. I have seen many documentaries on disabled people where they suggest that they wish to just be seen as normal and not known for their disabilities. I feel that I would want the same respect.
How sweet :-) Children are added supports on many levels, they tend to bring parents a great sense of propose in life. It was not easy thinking of a way in which you would need support however, i thought your idea was great. Thank you for the psot.
ReplyDeleteI understand the drive your boys give you. When I was a young parent with my two boys I was motivated by their little faces. I knew they were counting on me and I refused to fail them. Now that one is grown and the other getting ready to graduate 12th grade I know all my hard work paid off. They never saw me quit and I hope they never give up as well.
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