I'd have to say the most important people in my life are my immediate family, they are my world and mean the world to me. Because of my husband I am a better person, because of him I push myself to be a better teacher, mom, wife and woman. My daughter's encourage me to do what I do EVERYDAY of my LIFE-Because of them I am the PERSON I am TODAY. My Little Man shows me the true love, curiosity, and joy of having a son.
My daughter Tinka, Isabella, Alex and Myself at Fishermans Wharf.
My son Alex sitting patiently as we were headed on the bart to San Francisco.
My husband John and son at the Wharf.
Other Relationships that I value are with: my close family and friends. In my opinion any kind of relationship such as a marriage, friend, co-worker, parent, and sibling are constant work. After my 39 years I have come to realize the harder and more challenging relationships are the one's that I commit to because I love a good challenge.
Positive Factors in a Relationship: communication, being able to take constructive critcism, unconditional love, patience, and being able to set boundaries and expectations that both parties agree to.
Challenges: The biggest challenge for me is communication, I have a hard time expressing how I feel and I assume if I treat someone a certain way they'll do the same. I have found out it's not ALWAYS the case. But because of this I have learned to let people know when I'm not agreeing with their actions, words, and attitudes.
Relationships and it's Effects on me being a Professional: Because I have learned to communicate over the years, it has become easier for me to communicate with the parents/families that I work with. Also I have always told the parents I'm only human so if I do something to offend you let me know, and I think because I have realized that relationships are a work in progress and can be challenging I'm able to hear other people's opinions or thoughts on a certain subject. I have also realized that not everyone is going to agree with me and it's ok.
Tinka, I can absolutely relate to your challenges. I was always told to treat people the way that you want to be treated. As you said it doesn't always happen that way. I love your pictures! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTinka,
ReplyDeleteI also included my son as a positive relationship in my life. I am amazed by the amount of lessons I have learned from him in the three short years he has been with me. I have learned more about love and patience through my son. I'm glad to see that you have the same experience with your son.
I also struggle with communication and found this as a struggle within my own personal relationships. My communication difficulty stems from an abusive past. I am working hard to overcome my past and embrace the present, but it is still very difficult on some days. Through reflecting on this challenge, I have discovered that I need to be more open to why families may have a hard time communicating.
Thanks for sharing about these special people in your life.
Tinka, thank you for sharing your pictures with us, your family is lovely. The same way you feel about your husband, i feel about my husband. He makes me want to be more prepared and an educated person, he supports me and her makes me see the truth when I'm blind. Definetely our immediate family is the one relationship that we'll always put first.
ReplyDeleteTinka,
ReplyDeleteI love what you have written about the challenges you face in relationships. I think it is so important to be able to see the areas in which we need work, and to focus on working on them. Relationships, professional and personal, take work and dedication. It sounds as though you have wonderful, supportive and challenging relationships in your life..Lucky You!! Thanks for sharing!
Heather