Supports are like aids to help our abilities both physically, emotionally and in every other aspect of our life. There is no existence in life that does not need supports.
The greatest support I have from my childhood up till now is Almighty God. Though I cannot see him, but I so much depend on him especially when there is no one else to turn to. I lost my dad when I was 7 years old, and my mum will always tell I and my siblings to see God as the earthly father we do not have, and learn to trust him for every little thing. As funny as it may sound, if I need something from my mother, for example, a pair of shoes or my school fees, I usually ask God first through prayers to provide for my mum even before I go to her ask. He has never failed me in anyway and I have never regretted my depending on him for supports.
My family, especially my mum has also been a wonderful support to me, financially, spiritually, socially and in every area I have ever needed her assistance. All through my years of growing up without a father, she has always been there to provide my needs and instruct me on the right path to flow. Though I no longer live with her, she always gives me her support even from a distance. I have grown to be the woman I am today because of her. In fact she's a role model to me. My siblings have also been very supportive even though they are my younger ones. We always had each others back in every situation,and that bond still exists up till now. Life without my family support may be disastrous.
Career wise,my colleagues are the supports I have. I ventured into early childhood sector as a novice. Though I have love for children, but it was not enough because there's more to just loving children. My colleagues especially Ms. Daminee, Ms. Faizah and Ms. Sarah showed me the professional ways to go about my practice even before I joined this early childhood studies program. They supported and shared educational activities and practices that worked positively for them with me. If they were not there for me, maybe I would have backed out of the field a long time ago.
One non-human support I also have is the internet. It is a well of knowledge for me in all my dealings especially when I've exhausted my own knowledge. On a daily basis, there is always something new to learn pertaining my career, and life in general through the internet.It just make life easier to me in terms of communication and gaining knowledge. Shutting out of the internet is like shutting out of the entire world, and living an isolated life and that will be very boring and awful.
The greatest challenge I have always imagined is becoming a married woman one day. The thought of living my family and then move in with a man that is in no way related to me is very fearful to me. It seems to me as the most difficult task. Firstly, I know we will need each other's support as husband and wife to pull through. As my mum will always say, in order to make your marriage work, you need to look for a family whose marriage will inspire you. That, I must do. Books on successful marriage can also be helpful in order to learn some other marriage tips while we practice our own working formula. Above all, God factor is the most important. Marriage was instituted by God, and there must be need to look up to him for the greatest support even when the going gets tough.
