Relationships are an important part of our lives and without them we can experience a life of loneliness.
The special people in my life are my husband, our three sons, and at least three really good friends.
I hope to receive the same warmth, kindness, and listening ear from each of them as just as I give to them. These relationships are made healthy and strong when time is spent nurturing each one on the levels needed for what ever the needs are.
I keep in touch with each person on their level. Without these relationships my life would consist of other relationships with different people; however, if I were to loose either of these people from my life as it stands now, it would be a great loss for me.
Relationships and partnerships are important to me because people pour into your life. They give encouragement, and excitement. They can bring peace to a troubled spirit, and can also help heal a broken heart during times of sorrow. Good friends and solid partners are there for you in your moments of need during all emotions, and to share much laughter during happy meetings.
The relationship I have with my husband is the most special one of all. He is my best friend and he's always there. I am so grateful that I always have a date for any occasion. This relationship holds special characteristics of a partnership because my husband is my partner.
The relationship that I have with my three sons is a special closeness and friendship that I will always have. Each son has a different need and I am flexible in giving each one what they need from me, their mother.
The friendships I share with my three friends are "Girl Time" friendships. Although each person is different, the closeness shared is the same. We laugh together, cry together, and pray together. True caring friends come to the Hospital to cheer you up and wish you well.
One challenge I deal with is that one of my friends live States away from me. Our friendship is long distance but we've been friends for over 15 years. We stay in touch through phone calls. Although we are not near, we are just as close. Phone calls or visits are in order to maintain good friendships.
As an Early Childhood Professional, my knowledge of how to earn friendships and partnerships nurture and maintain them can help in the field as it is critical to create partnerships with parents for the best educational start for their children, and created friendships with colleagues.
I enjoyed reading your post. I also feel that positive relationships that we have in our personal life helps us to model those same kinds of relationships in our profession life. I am very careful in using the word friend. Friendship is something earned over years that is built on trust, honesty and respect. I have two friends I know I can go to when I need that "Girl Time". Sometimes our lives are very busy where we do not get to see each often but when we do get together you would think we saw and spoke to each other every day. Being sincere in relationships and partnerships with relationships and partnerships is very important as well. Reading your post tells me that the relationships you build between you students and their families will be positive and strong.
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