RELATIONSHIP REFLECTION
Relationships are important to me because they help me to become the person I am meant to be in life. Relationships help keep me grounded and loved.
My children, sisters, Elementary Pastor and childhood friends are just a few positive partnership/relationships in my life.
Being able to openly communicate with my children and being honest is one of the healthiest things I’ve done in my life. My children are older and I can’t just say to them “Do as I say”. That doesn’t work anymore, I have to be able to listen to them when they are frustrated, angry and happy. This will allow me to create and maintain my relationship with my children.
Growing up with siblings I was more known as the quiet one. I really didn’t know how to communicate with them and we didn’t hang out as much. Now that I’m older, I’ve learned that my two sisters’ are my rock and they will do anything for me. I’ve learned to develop a bond where we are here for one another.
My Elementary Pastor at my church has been such an encouraged foundation for me and my children. Even though he is not my children’s Pastor, but he has created a relationship to where my children can come to him openly. He has showed me many different ways to communicate with my children and the children at my church. He is a constant encouragement in my ear. He always has time for me and my children for fun or one on one.
There is nothing like having your childhood friends still in your life as an adult. This group of people, I have created relationships that I will always maintain and we will continue to grow daily. Having friends that I have known for thirty-three years of my life is priceless. This group of friends will tell you how it is and will not sugar coat anything. Some things you may not want to hear but you need to hear. We have created a relationship of love, positive enforcement and communication that is much needed in my life.
Some of the challenges I face to maintaining these relationships are being able to hear things that I don’t want to hear. I have learned throughout the years that my friends, family and loved ones will tell me things that can only make me stronger in life.
A special characteristic I see in each relationship I have created in my life is honesty. If you can’t be yourself around your group of people you’ve allowed in your circle/life, then you’re really being the person God meant for you to be.
Working in the childhood profession and my experience with relationship/partnerships go hand and hand. If you are up front with the parents and communicate with them and children will allow you to let them know what you expect up front. Listening to others who are able to help you help others are priceless. I believe working in the early childhood profession is one of the best rewarding jobs ever. I believe that you have to be open to change and realize that we can’t do this on our own.
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