"My Support"

I forgot to add my life challenge. The life challenge I chose is not having my legs to walk. I have an uncle who is unable to walk because he had his legs amputated. My legs help me to walk, run, jump, dance, and many other things. If I didn't have my legs, I would not be able to walk my children to the park, run around the neighborhood with them, do certain exercises, walk around my classroom, or dance. If my support team was not around to help me during this trying time, I would not know what to do. I would have a wheelchair to help me, but it is nothing like have someone around to help, especially your family. My uncle has been through my obstacles throughout his life because he does not have his legs, but he still remains joyful throughout it all because he knows he has a support team to help him during his time of need.

"My Supports"

Some factors within my daily environment that are supportive to me are my husband, children, mother, and job. My husband supports me in everything that I do. When I decided to return to school, he supported me on my decision. When I have an assignment to complete, he makes sure that our children are not in the way of me completing it. My children support me by being there for me when I need them to do extra chores around the house when I am unable to finish them because I have many other tasks to complete. They let me know that they understand when I am unable to go on an outing with them and their father. My mother is my “ROCK”. She helps my husband and I with our children when we need time alone. She makes appointments for the children and is always there to take them to their appointments when I am unable to do so. My job supports me by helping me provide for my family and providing me with the things I want and need. My job also supports me by allowing me to leave whenever my children are sick at school or whenever I have an appointment or something important to take care of.

All of these supports are beneficial to me. These supports have helped me to become the person I am today. Without these supports it would be difficult for me to continue my education and my life would probably be chaotic. If these supports were gone taken away from me, my life would be totally different. I would be so stressed out and unmotivated to succeed in life. I would probably drop out of school. I am so appreciative and happy that I have a wonderful support system that is always encouraging and supportive. I do not know what I would do or where I would be without them.