SUPPORT. What a powerful word that means so much in many
different ways. I never stop to think of how thankful I should be for all the
support I have in my life. Sometimes, I do not stop to think -where I would be without all of my
support? I would not be here today if it
weren’t for the support I have had throughout my life.
Emotional Support ~ My intermediate family as well as many
of my extended family show their support and love for me. My intermediate
family – my mom, dad, sister, and brother have supported me throughout my
entire life. Each family member have supported me through what friends I chose
to hang out with, what sports I chose to play, what schools I chose to go to,
sending me to parochial school, giving me a place to live, food to eat, clothes
to wear, etc. I feel like the list could go on forever but what is comes down
to is my family showed that they cared for me. They let me know they loved me,
not only through words, but through their actions. My friends also have supported me. Many of the
friends I have today are the friends I have had since grade school. I know that
if I ever have a problem or need a friend to laugh with, I will have someone to
call for support. My friends have showed me support in many different ways and
that is what makes our friendship so special.
Practical Support/Physical Support ~ I have many forms of
practical support throughout the day. I make “To-Do” lists daily and that is my
support to get through the day. I am able to have reminders of what is
important that I accomplish each and
every day. Also, a way for me to feel sane is keeping my room nice and tidy. My
room is a support through helping me feel better at the end of the day. I have
many co-workers who help answer my questions and explain scenarios to me so I
better understand my job. With the support of my co-workers, I am able to build
my skills to become a successful employee.
I have known many people who have struggled with the vicious
disease of cancer. If I were to have cancer, it would definitely be a
life-challenge each and every day. If I were a cancer patient, I would need
emotional, practical, and physical support to fight the disease. If it hard to
imagine what I would be like if I was in a situation equivalent to this, but I
think that each day I would need the support of my loved ones. My family and
friends would be supportive and would turn the negative into the positive. I am
a very positive person so I feel as if I would want to do the same. I believe
that I would physically not be as strong and I would maybe change my physical
changes but my heart would still be where it is today. I believe in miracles
and that things happen for a reason. No matter how horrible the situation, my
support team would help me get through my struggle.
