"My Supports"

     I compare support to the foundation of a house. It is the solid wide spread base and beginning from where all the support to the building starts. Support builds our character and allows us the knowledge and strength to be successful in our endeavors. Those who have followed any of my writings probably already could guess that I am going to say that my family is the most important to me in all the world! My Mom and my Children have been my biggest inspiration. motivation and support. Other supports for me are my Newfoundlands, Husband, dear friends, other family members, myself and work. Another peer mentioned technology and that is very true for me as well. I live in a tiny frontier town with no stoplights and one small grocery store. I would not have my B.S. nor would I be able to work on my Masters let alone be writing this blog. I suppose I could even go as far as saying that nutrition, exercise and medical advances are also a large support for me.
      Friends and family give me emotional support, work gives me not only financial support but self-worth as well. My Newfies afford me comfort, company and unconditional love. My Children and Grandchildren give me motivation to live and be a great person, I am so proud of who they are as people and I am beyond proud to be a part of their lives.
     As for what life would be without these supports unfortunately I don't have to guess....it is miserable. I recently lost my Mom and the same week was told I had cancer. Going through months of surgery and radiation was terrible without my Mom. I moved into my Son's home back where I am from and where my Mom had lived in order to access the medical treatment that I needed. Which meant that I was away from friends, work, pets and my husband. To be in the town where I grew up and my Mom had been for over fifty years and not have her there with me was the most miserable. The only reason I survived is because of my children who were true Champions that took Great care of me both physically and emotionally and my Grandchildren whom I treasure.

Jenn