“My Supports”

While I like to see myself as a very independent person I know that there are some definite supports that I have and could not live without.

The first support would be my family. I know that my parents always have my back and are there for anything I need. There are still time I need a driver for certain doctor appointments, (especially the ENT because I often leave there dizzy) and my mom is always a willing driver. There are also times I need assistance with home repair and maintenance and I have the knowledge that my dad or brothers are just a phone call away. I get constant love support and encouragements form everyone in my family.

My next support beam would be my friends and my Dog. Friends and pets are always there to lift a mood, understand a problem, or be a “wingman”. Without them this would truly be a lonely life.

Another support beam would be certain inanimate objects like technology, appliances, and modern conveniences. I would not be working on my Masters today without technology. I also feel like I would be lost, disconnected, and very unorganized without my smartphone. I also know that I would not have been a very good pioneer woman. I could not imagine cooking over a fire outside, using a fireplace for your only heat source, using an outhouse for a restroom. I am very thankful for my appliances and modern conveniences.

I live in a society that has so much. Upon reflection I am a very lucky person. I cannot wrap my mind around what life would be like without some of my supports let alone all of them. I know life would be amazingly difficult.