My Supports

I am blessed to have a support system that I can lean on during my time of need. My need may not only be physical but more psychological because I am jugging a lot of things for myself and my family. My husband is so understanding and passionate and he worries sometimes that I am doing to much. I could not do half of what I do without his support and I thank God everyday for the favor he has granted me.

Everyday I go to work I have the support of the Effingham County transportation system. My daughters attend different schools from where I work. They ride to school with me in the morning and they catch a shuttle bus that takes them to their schools. This is a great help to me because I do not have to leave them home and I do not have to leave work to take them to their school.

While I am at work the teacher I work with is aware I am in school to get my master's. She is always teaching me things that I need to know as I advance in my career to become a certified teacher. She is very supportive when I have to leave to do observations for school she steps right in and finishes anything that is not completed.

In the afternoon I get off before my daughters get out of school so I have a little time to start my homework. When my youngest daughter gets off the bus she comes in the house and gets her snack and she starts her homework. She does this so I can help her with her homework and still have time to do my homework and any chores. She even comes in to check that I am doing my homework and not surfing the web. She is like a little mother hen.

My thirteen year old when she does not have band or basketball practice helps my younger daughter with her homework. She will slowly start to wash dishes which she hates doing. She will start dinner if I did not get it started yet and tries not to disturb me while I am working.

My husband is a great support. He knows when my assignments are due and he makes sure I have time to study in peace and quiet. On Sundays, he makes dinner that last at least until Tuesday that way I do not have to worry about cooking. I have been getting muscle spasms in my left shoulder and I had to wake him to rub it out. He has not complained one time. He reads over my assignments for clarity and mistakes and he gives me advice on my paper if needed. He lets me rant when I need to then he just reminds me what is important to me. He is a great support. .

I have family and friends that check on me to see how my studies are going and to just say hi. It is so comforting when I am feeling stressed to receive a phone call just to say hi.


I try not to imagine any negative things happening but I will give it a try. I imagined I broke my leg and could not drive for months. This would be a very difficult situation in my life because my husband works in another county. I would have to get to work an hour early in order for him to make it to work. I would have to catch a ride with someone to get home. I would not be able to run errands after work without waiting for someone to take me. My youngest daughter has ballet practice on Monday, basketball practice on Tuesday and Friday and my husband does not get off in time to take her. She would have to quit her class and basketball because it is too far to walk. My thirteen year also has band and basketball after school and she gets out at different times. It would have to get someone to bring her home which is an inconvenience to others. The majority of my family lives about 40 minutes away from me and it would be difficult for them to help everyday. I do not want to imagine this happening for real.

Thanks to my husband, daughters, family and friends for your support!

Wanda

My Connections to Play

"Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity". Kay Redfield Jamison Contemporary American professor of psychiatry

'If life doesn't offer a game worth playing, then invent a new one.' -Anthony J. D'Angelo

    When I was a little girl my parents would let my sister and I play outside until the street lights came on. My mother would come outside to see if we were playing where she told us we could. We would go in the house to get a snack and a drink and we were back outside until the street lights came on. I remember riding my big wheel up and down the side walk. There were many times when we would race from one end to the other just to see who was the fastest. 

The girls would play hopscotch when the boys were being mean or playing football. I would play with the boys sometimes but I liked to play hopscotch also. Can you imagine how many times I played hopscotch in a day? Each girl would draw her own hopscotch and we would take turns playing on each one. 

                                                               What was a day without playing hide and go seek. I loved to play because I could run fast and even if I was found I could make it back to base quickly. There was another girl that was just as fast as I was. I hated when she was "it" I really had to run to get to base before she would.

The neighborhood I lived in was a great support to the children. They made sure that all the toys on the park was also in good shape. Once a month we would have a sports day. All the children would get together to see who was the best runner, hopscotcher and hide and seek player.

I feel the way children play today is different in one because of safety. When I was younger the parents looked out for all the children in the neighborhood just like their own. My mom had to meet the parents of any child that I was playing with. As a child I was encouraged to go outside and play with the other children. There were children that did not have toys we would share or make up games that everyone could play. 

I hope that children today are allowed the opportunity to play and be creative the same way I was allowed to when I younger. Parents should limit the amount of time children can look at television and play video games. The parents should actually go outside and play with the children and it could be family time as well as play time. 

  

   

Relationship Reflection

Relationships are important to me because each one has a unique space in my life. They all represent a part of me without their relationship in my life I would not be balanced.

This is my handsome husband and best friend of 22 years.  I know without a doubt my life would be so empty without his love and friendship. He believes in me and always pushes me to be my very best.  I truly thank GOD for bringing him in my life.  My husband always says it is easy for someone to say they love you but it is how they show it that counts.

I know that when life rains on my parade he will not abandon me and vice versa. I need him in my life to help keep me positive and focused.  Thank you for all your support! My True Love

                                                                               

We were on vacation in Florida and I wanted to get a picture of family.  My daughters and my husband are my peace and joy. They help me go through life knowing I have truly made a positive influence on someone that matters.  

                                                                                                     

 What can I say this is my mom! She is the one that I owe my very existence too. It is not often that daughters can say they have a great friend in their mom but I do. She will always play a special role in my life. As each day goes by our relationship gets stronger and stronger. She knows that she can depend on me to take care of her if anything happens to her and I will do what is in her best interest. Momma I just wanted to say thank you for being you. Love you much

                                              

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This is my youngest daughter and she knows just how to make me laugh when I am overly focused on something. She is very energetic and I adore her personality and wit. She knows I love her even when I have to be stern with her. She makes me really proud that she is my daughter. I am truly blessed to have such a beautiful daughter. Momma loves you!!!

                       

          

           

This is my teenager. I have to thank GOD she has not given me any problems. She is so smart and she knows exactly what she means to me. We have such a great relationship she worries about me like a mom would worry about a child. I try to let her know each day that she can always talk to me no matter what. She may not always like my response but I am here for her. I must say she is a very pretty and intelligent young lady. I love you sweetie!!