Relationships are important because it helps to mold a person into who they will become. It is important that relationships are healthy and enjoyable because it can take away from a person's self-worth if they aren't.
Relationships are important to me because the relationships that I have formed throughout my life has either influenced me to want to do better, made me happier or have just taught me many things. I will admit that some relationships that I have had over the years have come to an end(one's with friend's) because I feel that I had outgrown those relationships and I had to cut my losses and move on. However I have had some relationships that I will forever be grateful for and these people will always be in my life.
One of my biggest cheerleaders is my mother, she is my rock. I love this lady with all of my being because she is my mom and I am who I am because of her. She has taught me so many things throughout my life and no matter what my plans are she always supports me. She's not afraid to tell me when I'm wrong and she will still put me in my place if she needs to and I listen because I know she will never tell me anything that would hurt me or hinder me.
My mother in law passed away on July 31, 2013 and she was my second mom. I am grateful because I had the opportunity to know her and to love her. The biggest/happiest thing that I can say about her is that she treated me as one of her own. She also supported me, encouraged me and was just an all around good person. She would also put me in my place if I needed it, and her advice was never taken for granted. We could talk about anything and most important, unlike a lot of mother in laws she was never opinionated and she never chose sides if issues would arise. She is truly missed!!
My husband is my best friend. We can talk and laugh about anything. We have been married for 10 years, been together for 13. Although we have had challenges, communication has always been the key to overcoming those challenges. He is my number 1 fan. He encourages me when I don't have the energy to encourage myself. No matter the decisions I have made he always supports me and he always had my back.
My sisters are older than me but they make me feel like I'm the oldest sometimes. I refer to them at times as my little older sisters. I don't know if they know how much they inspire me. They are more outgoing than I, I tend to be more serious and since we were little kids up until this day they encourage me, make me laugh and make me cry. But on that same note they tend to come to me for advice which lets me know that they value my opinion because over the years they have learned that I am never going to tell them what they want to hear but the truth and they appreciate me for that. I love them to pieces.
All of the relationships mentioned have help mold me into the person that I am and the person that I'm becoming. It has taught me as a professional that all relationships take time, effort, trust and communication. These things help me as a professional daily and when building partnerships with families. When building partnerships with families you must put forth the effort to start the process and show families that they can trust you and that you aren't their to judge them and there must be constant communication to keep those relationships going. Most of all it takes work from both parties and it can never be one-sided because if so partnerships/relationships will never be successful.
Your first paragraph, "Relationships are important because it helps to mold a person into who they will become. It is important that relationships are healthy and enjoyable because it can take away from a person's self-worth if they aren't," shouted out to me!!! This statement is so true. I recently lost my father last year (my mother passed in 2001). My father lived with me, and I can honestly say, the relationship I had with my parents molded me into the independent and strong woman that I am today. I have recently experienced some not so healthy relationships that almost made me forget how wonderfully made I truly am. Ridding of these relationships, and focusing on the more positive ones is what keeps joy in my life.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree that relationships must be healthy or enjoyable..I agree that we outgrow relationships and must cut ties and move on. I have had to do this and while it hurts to leave that person behind I realize that what I have taken from these relationships is knowledge and experience and it will help me in future relationships. My mother is also one of my most important relationships. :)
ReplyDeleteIt appears that you have healthy relationships and have grown from them which is important. Your mother-in-law sounded like a wonderful lady. My mother-in-law is absolutely amazing. Our military lifestyle keeps us away from family most of the time, but she has always been wonderful to me and treated me like a daughter.
ReplyDeleteRelationships are great when you have people who are there with you. I agree that relationships should be healthy and enjoyable. It will provide peace in your life when they are healthy. I love how you admire your mother and the people who value you in your life. Relationships are the best
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your statement about ending some relationships. I have also found it necessary to "do some pruning" on my relationship tree from time to time. When a relationship with someone in hindering us from moving forward, then we must end that relationship. I too have a special relationship with my mother and treasure it. I can't say that our relationship was always this good, because at one time, I was a teenager. But as I grown older, I understand what my mother tried to do as I was growing up in her home. She wanted to protect me but also allow me to spread my wings.
ReplyDeleteFamily relationships are the most important ones we can have.