"My Supports"

My family and close friend are whom I depend on the most for support; I have a strong family and friend’s support system.

            My husband: who collaborates with me in keeping our household intact in regards to decision-making, and problem solving and is truly my best friend.  We have been together all of our adult life; I cannot imagine life without his love and support.  I depend on him to do his share of the housework, start the coffee maker, he supports me in furthering my education, and he is my spell-checker, my proofreader and critic. 

            My oldest daughter supports our family without complaining, she cares for my disabled daughter during the day while my husband and I are working or whenever I need her to sit for her sister.  She supports us by living three minutes away.  I know that I am blessed to have her support. 

            My youngest daughter reminds me of how blessed we are as a family.  She supports me by being so funny.  She is anal in regards to her disability I could write a book about her; I love her so much.  She never lets me forget my work badge or lunch, she can find any and everything that has been lost if it’s in the house, all you have to say is “ I can’t find….” and she’s on it until she finds it, and she will find it.  She wakes up at the same time everyday (even weekends) except when she is sick, so because of her I never over-sleep and rarely miss work.  She keeps us focused on our conversations because when she is around she repeats everything to everybody.  I have seven brothers and sisters who, because of being separated as children we are very supported of one another.  My friends are caring, understanding, loud, crazy, thoughtful, and supportive.  Life without the support of family and friends would be very sad.

             I am also supported by technology such as, my computer, laptop, cell phone, microwave, notebook, and TV/ DVR.  Because of my busy schedule, I am not able to watch my TV shows during the week so I watch them on weekends.  The DVR supports me in keeping up with my shows.  I am also supported by the neighborhood convenience store that is exactly right across the street from my house where I have been living for twenty-five years.  The proprietors are like family, the store comes with a lot of baggage, but I would really miss having the store just across the street.