My Daily Supports include: my family, my church, my planner, my computer, and my bank account.
My Family
In this category there are many family members that I consider my support network, and without them I would not be able to survive typical day. First is my husband. He helps me with the children, with financial support and helps around the house. Second is my sister. She has been a huge support for me because without her support my daughter would not get on or off the bus for school. She goes out of her way to watch my oldest daughter before and after school so that I can go to work. Third is my three beautiful children, without them I would be lost. They can make the worst day melt away with just smiling at me when they see me. Fourth are my parents. Not only did they raise me but they are still supporting me on a daily basis. My mother is my sounding board. She helps me talk through issues and lets me see things in a different light. I know if I am ever in need my parents will help out. They have supported me emotional, financially, and physically. My parents are my rock. Last are my grandparents, even though they are no longer living, they are still very much a support for me. I remind myself of what they taught me before they passed on. I remember the strength they provided me when I needed it and they still provide me strength every day.
My Church
My church has become a big part in my life. There was a time I didn’t always go but that all changed when I became pregnant with my first child. My church family has supported me while I was growing up and now as I’m raising my own children. They have supported me emotionally, spiritually, financially and physically. I feel that without their support I would not be where I am today. I am part of the church not only on Sunday mornings, but I’m involved in the church. I sit on the Covenant Council, I create the PowerPoint presentations for Sunday mornings and my children are involved in children’s fellowship.
My Planner
Without my planner I would be truly lost. It lets me know where I need to be, what needs done and when, and it is also a reminder what I have already accomplished so far. Yes, I could live without my planner but it would be more difficult to make sure everything got done on time or that I was where I needed to be for my job or for my family.
My Computer
I know having a computer as a support might sound strange but without it I would not be able to complete my job, my schooling and even pay certain bills. I use my computer daily for entering in data at work, completing assignments for coursework and also using it for my Church every Sunday. Without my computer my workload would be more time consuming and I would not be completing an online course.
My Bank Account
My bank account allows me to be able to deposit my paychecks in and take money out to pay bills. It is a security for me to know that my money is safe but also available to me when I need money. Without a bank account it would be more difficult to pay bills or feel secure that the money would be there when I needed it.
The Challenge
The challenge I chose to image is one that could really be a challenge come this September. The Early Head Start program I work for is ARRA Funded. We have funding until the end of September, but after that we are not sure. The federal government has not passed the budget which includes the ARRA Funded expansion programs. If the federal government decides to not pass the current proposed budget, I will be out of a job at the end of September. I knew this risk when I took the leap of faith to accept this job promotion a year ago.
My family has been my support and I know that they will continue to be my support if I lose my job. My husband still would have his job so we would still be able to pay bills, but we would have to really cut back. One lucky thing is that we already own our house so we would not have to worry about losing our home. I would become a stay at home mother. My children would no longer go to daycare and my sister would no longer have to watch my oldest before and after school. My parents would still be a very big part of my support as well. I know that they would make sure we had everything we needed if we could not supply it ourselves.
My church family would be very supportive. They would make sure my family had food and necessities. They would still give me a huge emotional and spiritual support. I know that everything happens for a reason.
My planner would still be a support because I would still need it to keep me organized. It might not be as filled up as it is currently but it would still be needed. My computer also would not be used in the same way it is currently. Without my job, I would not be entering in so much data. I would still be completing online coursework and working on Church related items.
My bank account would be the biggest concern for me. Without funding and in turn losing my employment, my bank account will not have money depositing in it as much as it was. I will have to watch what I spend and make sure I have money to pay bills.
