I am very fortunate to have a big support system in my life. I am very thankful to have the support of Jeremy and my two children. My family has always stood behind me and believed in me. I am thankful for their support. I have friends that shown support of me and my accomplishments. I am also thankful for the support of my colleagues who offer support.
Support is very important at times. Sometimes you need the motivation that can be offered by a friend or colleague. I honestly do not know where I would be without the support of the people in my life that have believed in me when I did not believe in myself. I would not know what to do if I did not have the people in my life to support and believe in me. I think that I am very fortunate to come from a big family and have the support of the people I love most in this life.
While going to undergraduate school, I was fortunate enough to have my Mom and my Mema to keep my two children. I am so grateful for all they did to enable my to obtain my degree. If I had not had this support it would have made it a lot harder and more expensive to get through school. As I work toward this degree, I still have the support of Jeremy, my kids, family, and friends. I am truly blessed to have the supports I have in my life.
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI can definitely relate to having to depend on your family to support you in pursuing your educational endeavors. I too rely heavily on the support of my immediate family to provide childcare for my son. It is sometimes a struggle to juggle family, work, and schooling and still maintain your sanity. It is nice to be able to have family members that you can trust will provide adequate care for you children. As this is my second degree seeking opportunity, it makes for a difficult time maintaining a balanced work load and enjoyable family life style, in doing so I try to incorporate my education endeavors with family rituals in order to remind my son of the importance of being a lifelong learner.
Hello Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteIt is a blessing to have the support of family whether one is embarking on an educational journey or experiencing a life altering change. Having people to help care for your children as well as be a sounding board is important. When I was going through a divorce many years ago, I could not focus on completing my BA degree but I did it, not just for me but also for my children. When I received my Masters degree it was almost surreal. I could not imagine 10 years ago that I would attend graduate school. My faith and family guided me through it.
~Markethia