While there are many significant people in my life, there are two people that keep me grounded and at the same time motivated to be a better person.
The first person is my sister. She is my best friend and motivator to achieve success no matter what stands in the way. Sheila is a childcare center director and has 3 children aged 14, 11, and 2. On top of this she is working on her bachelor's degree. She motivates me to be a better person because I see everything that she has been through in her life and she just keeps going and striving for a better life for not only herself but also her children. Because Sheila and I are in the same career field, we continuously bounce ideas and information off of each other. Because of these positive interactions professionally, we have formed a partnership in our community to stand up for children and educate not only the children but the families as well. (We were even co-teachers in a classroom at one time).
My boyfriend is the other person that keeps me grounded. When I have had a rough day, he supports me by helping me to understand how I can turn things around to make it better the next time. He is the one that somehow can keep me calm when storms hit. This helps my professional career because he understands how important my work is and he reminds me of why I am in this career when things feel overwhelming. This partnership enables me to move ahead and strive for more. he also has been my biggest supporter in continuing my education by reminding me that it will be worth it in the end when I have gained more knowledge and experience.
Both of these relationships seem to do the same thing in the end but are valuable in completely different ways. If it weren't for these healthy, strong relationships, I do not believe I would have the guidance and direction I need in pursuing my passion for this career.
Hi Terri,
ReplyDeleteIt is good to know that you have such positive relationships with your sister and boyfriend. We often forget that although there may be differences among the individual members of the family, at the end of the day we are all family. After everything is taken away from us, the only thing that will be left will be the family that we have. In addition, it is very good that you have a supportive boyfriend who understands how to make your days less stressful. After all, the benefits of having positive relationships with the people we care about are priceless.
Hi Terri, I think it is wonderful that you have such a support system in your sister and boyfriend. It is great that you have the two of them to help you with your career and your choice to go back to school. I am sure that you are an inspiration to them, too.
ReplyDeleteHello Terri'
ReplyDeleteI just love the relationship that you have with your sister. To have worked together as co-teachers says so much about the type of relationship that you all have. Working with family can be very stressful and sometimes quite damaging. I am glad that you all have maintained such high respect for each other. BRAVO TO AN AWESOME SISTER ACT!