My Supports

• I am lucky to have many supports in my daily environment including my family, my friends, my colleagues and my dogs.  Without these supports I definitely would not be where I am today. 
•  My parents have always been a constant and strong support throughout my life. Although they live about 400 miles away I know they are always there for me if I need anything. Without them I wouldn't have been able to purchase my first house, go to college or even have the confidence to move away.  My life wouldn't be the same without their presence.  
• My friends give me constant moral and emotional support guiding me through tough situations and instances that have come up in my life. I am lucky to have many good lifetime friends still present in my life.Without them I would have a difficult time handling many of lifes challenges.
•   My colleagues provide support to me daily in the school environment. I wouldn't be able to do my job effectively without them nor would I have been able to come up with many of the ideas that I incorporate into my daily plans. 
•  My 2 dogs provide a constant emotional support. They are always there for me and are always happy to see me even when I am not happy.  They give me routine and schedule which I need in my life. Without them I would feel very lost and lonely. 
• Environmental supports are also important.  Money, technology (cell phones and internet) and my car are all supports that without them I would be lost and unable to access the above people who give me the support I need in other ways
• I have an upcoming challenge of a surgery for my foot.  I live alone and am very independent and it scares me when thinking of this surgery that I am going to become dependent on everyone around me for the simplest of daily tasks.  This frightens me and makes me worried that I am going to need others to be dependable and there for me.  I am going to need physical help to get through my daily routines including mowing my lawn, going grocery shopping, cooking and laundry. I am going to need monetary support as I will not be able to work for 6-8 weeks. I will need emotional support as I am going to be going through dealing with an increased dependence on others and I am not going to be able to do the things I enjoy.
• My parents are going to take time off from work to come down and help me and without their support I wouldn't be able to have this surgery.  They will be able to provide for me in all of the ways listed above and without them I do not know what I would do.  Some of my friends have already offered to help by taking me grocery shopping and helping with my dogs and lawn and they will always be there for emotional support. My colleagues will be supporting me by covering me at work. If these supports were not in place already I would of had to put off the surgery causing me more pain.