My Supports

            There are times in life where different aspects and situations are going to take place and everyone will receive some type of support. Support comes in multiple forms such as emotional, spiritual, financial, mental, and physical. Most individuals can personal talk about financial support that they have received but there are not many people that discuss the other support that they receive from family, friends, and sometimes strangers. Out of all my years of living and experiencing different opportunities I have received all of the different types of support that can be offered. If I had to sit down and decide who has been my biggest supporters throughout my life it would be my family. I get support as a mom, wife, daughter, grand-daughter, niece, professional, friend, and associate. Having a support team gives me that extra push that I need to succeed. As humans, we can get overwhelmed and consider quitting or giving up on what we are trying to achieve because of the multiple obstacles that come one after the other so the support team makes all the hard work visible and worth completing. A support team is just like having your own life cheerleaders that shows you why you should continue to go the extra mile. My support team has stood by my side and cheered me on for sports, grades, jobs, degrees, motherhood, marriage, and they continue to cheer me on. To the point that even when I may sit down and the thought of quitting crosses my mind one of my supporters would call and say the most inspiring phrase they can think of and the thought of quitting disappears.

            I am preparing myself to take a major exam and my cheerleaders (support team) has been right by my side and talking with me on future plans. I have talked about this exam for a while and I always find one way to not take this exam but my prolonging is coming to an end. My cheerleaders were the only reason I would give the extra push when I felt like giving up until I had my son. My son is my overall reason for everything now. My hard work shows him that no matter what he decides to do in life he can achieve whatever goal he puts his mind to. My motivation to succeed is the fact that I am creating a legacy for my son to carry on and there is no better feeling than for your child or children to tell you that they are proud of your accomplishments. I have heard people say that they do not need anyone to succeed but I have learned over the years that everyone needs somebody even if it is just one person being alone in this world has not proven to be the key to success. When I sit down and consider something that would be a great loss for me I feel that not being able to be a positive inspiration to others would affect me. I enjoy reaching, teaching, and touching the lives of others, whether they are children or adults. Sometimes we touch people lives that we know nothing about just because they are watching us as an example. Being an inspiration is important because we will not always know who we are reaching with our actions or messages but it is a great feeling for the individuals that come to us and thank us for a job well done. I personally appreciate the thanks because those individuals have no idea of how many times I have considered giving up on that specific project not knowing that I was being an inspiration to them.