- Lists & Planners: Without these I would be in a real pickle when it comes to my work life which requires me to be at a different site each day and to keep track of our plan during each meeting.
- Technology: Another support that makes daily function possible and convenient. Without even considering things like computers and phones- how would I get along without my dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer? I have been there in what feels like a past life and it made everything more time consuming and difficult. And, speaking of time, what would I do without the convenience of a microwave? I cannot even imagine...
- Supervisors & Coworkers: These women keep me balanced, sane, and motivated in the complex and difficult work we do. I cannot express my need for and gratitude of their support. What we do can be a bit isolating in its nature because we are out in the field for the majority of the work. However, when we come together their support is invaluable- without them I would be less successful and that would fail the providers, children, and families.
- Family: I have written a lot about my family on my blog. I am very close to my sister and my mom and they, in particular, provide ongoing support for me. I literally could not imagine what I would do without them. To read more about my family you can visit my Personal Childhood Web blog post.
- My Life Partner- Dean: Another support that I cannot imagine living without. He and I have an authentic partnership that I am absolutely blessed to have in my life. The support he provides makes my entire world flow smoothly and he provides some of the best medicine I can think of- love and laughter. To read a bit more about my partnership with Dean you can check out my Relationship Reflection blog post.
A challenge, a
plan, a dream...
My imagined challenge is one that could become real in the near future. I am
The support of my family and Dean would be critical in keeping me sane, motivated, and on-track. Additionally, my sister is an author and I would rely on her heavily for advice about the process of writing, editing, and publishing the book.
I would also hope to ask my co-workers for support by sharing their stories from the field. I have asked a few directors if I could work with them for some case studies of implementing the idea I would like to write about.
Finally, technology, planners, and lists would be absolutely critical to my ability to stay on track. Time management, research, and organizing my plan would be the backbone of my work on the book.
Hello Wendy,
ReplyDeleteI am always impressed by your blogs and how it is unique, and it is clear that from your first support which are lists & planners
how organize you are. Keep it up, Wendy.
Wendy,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I like how your challenge was a positive. When I read challenge the first thing that came to my mind was a hardship. I have had the privilege to have you in a few classes and I can honestly see you writing a book. I think you would be great at it and I hope to one day read your book and think, "Wow, I remember Wendy from class." I say go for it!
Yolanda
Hi Wendy,
ReplyDeleteYour support graph really outlined how your support systems fit into your life, I immediately looked at how I organize my life and found your graph to be helpful. List are very important to me as well, if I didn't have a list, I wouldn't be able to function.I enjoyed reading about your various supports, as a fellow educator, I know when you have a family, it takes many supports to be dedicated to the field of serving children.
Arneita
Wendy,
ReplyDeleteIt is so like you to read the same word the rest of us do and interpret it in a completely different way. You have such a happy, positive outlook! I admit, that I have always thought of "challenges" more pessimistically, while the word I use if I want to see a situation more optimistically is "opportunity". You have amazing supports, and everything you write is such a joy to read! I very much hope you write that book, because I learn so much from you already, and I think the rest of the world would and should learn from you also. Your spirit alone should be shared with the world, and your inspiring words could touch the lives of those not fortunate enough to meet you. I'm with Yolanda - go for it!
~Mary Grace
Wendy,
ReplyDeleteI love your support systems and the way you elaborated on them. I pray you never have to see a day without them!
Hi Wendy
ReplyDeleteOne of my co-workers really enjoys speaking about Early Childhood Teacher Educators, she talks about how knowledgeable the information is and how much she is learning from them. I went in another direction for my one/two also, I don't know about many of the programs that is offered to teachers but if it's going to assist me in becoming a better intellectual disability teacher great. Nice Quote I like:)
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