My Supports

Count the garden by the flowers, never by the leaves that fall.  Count your life with smiles and not the tears that roll. 

     My first support is Jesus Christ; he is the one that allows me to see every day. Through his strength, I can carry out my daily routines. Sometimes when things seem most difficult for me and I think that I cannot make it, I just call his name “Jesus” and he is right there with the support I need.

    I receive a lot of support from my family members. Before my mother and father passed away, they showed me a lot of support. My parents always wanted me to get a higher education. My children often tells me how pride they are for me because I decided to continue my schooling. My daughter asks, “Ma have you finish your school work”? Some days she will volunteer to fix dinner so that I can do my school work. My oldest sister is always telling me how great I am, and how I have accomplished so much, and how I should  not give up because I have come so far.

The support I receive is always encouraging to me. This support gives me the power to endure.

My Connections to Play

Rain, Rain go away
Come again
some other day,

Little Johnny
wants to play.

 

Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning (Fred Rogers)

Playful Childhood Memories

     Reminiscing back to my childhood playful days, all I can remember is that those were joyful times. My mother would always encourage my siblings and me to go outside and play. I can recall my other sister, brothers and I playing down on the country farm. We made mud cakes and let the sun dry them out, caught crickets and went fishing with them, rode the piggy backs, played ball, rode our bikes down the cotton path. There were so many other playful times I could mention that made me the individual I am today. All I know is there was never a boring moment.

     Recalling the playful life of my children, it in no way resembled mines. My daughter would always say it’s too hot or cold to go outside to play.  She played outside at school. While at home she played mostly with inside toys or was engaged in the TV or video games. My son enjoyed being outside. He and I would sometimes play basketball together. He would also invite his friends over to play football. He adored climbing trees and riding his bike.

     As an adult, I’m still a child at heart because I still enjoy playing. I engage in play with the children at school, and with my nieces and nephews.

Relationship Reflection

To be in your children's memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today.

Relationships/partnerships are important to me because when there is strong positive relationships/partnerships among one another it makes the day seem smoother. Doesn’t matter if it’s a relationship/partnership between husband/wife, father/children, mother/children, sister/brother aunt/uncle, pastor, coworker, teacher etc. We all need relationships/partnerships for the survival of life.

Several people with whom I currently have or had positive relationships and/or partnerships with are God who is the head of my life. My mother and father even though they are in heaven watching over me, these two people have left an impact on me that no one can take away.

Another relationship that I currently possess is my relationship with my kids. My kids and I shares a close bond, being a single parent allows us to spend lots of time together shopping, movies, ball games, church etc.

Other relationships outside my family include relationships/partnerships with coworkers, friends, teachers, pastor, which are all dear to me.