For this blog, my topic is my support system, who they are, how they support me, and what would be the impact if they were gone.
My
family and friends are my support system…..my safety net…and my security
blanket. They are the ones I want to share good news with, and they are the
ones who hold me up when I can no longer hold myself up. They are the ones who
make my life worth living, the ones I cannot imagine living without.
My
husband, who is far from perfect, but who I know loves me, even though I am far
from perfect too. We may bicker, fight, and drive each other crazy at times, but
I know that he is always there for me.
My
kids, who are all young adults making their way in the world. They stand by
each other above all others. I look at them and know that no matter what, I got
something right.
My
family: my parents, my siblings, and the families they have created. We may not
always agree, but we always back each other up. I would do anything for them,
and I know they would do anything for me.
My
friends, who are always a phone call away and who would drop everything if I
needed them to (and usually just KNOW without me saying a word).
Part
of this assignment is to describe what our life would be like if our supports
were suddenly gone. Right now, I cannot possibly do that—it fills me with paralyzing
fear. I just came from the funeral home, where my husband is standing with the
honor guard for a fellow volunteer firefighter who died last weekend in an ATV
accident. This man and my husband have been friends since they were children,
and I have known him for decades. As I walked through the receiving line, I saw
the absolute devastation on the faces of his sister, his niece and nephew, and
the woman he was deeply in love with. To try and imagine myself without the
people I love in my life breaks my
heart.
Instead,
I will say this: tomorrow isn’t promised, so make the most of today. Tell the
ones you love that you love them. Call your mother. Hug your spouse. Play with
your kids. Order dessert. Do all the wonderful things you want to do. Don’t
wait for tomorrow. Please.
Kathy
