Relationship Reflection

One of the most amazing things that can happen is finding someone who sees everything you are and won’t let you be anything less. They see the potential of you. They see endless possibilities. And through their eyes, you start to see yourself the same way. If you are lucky enough to find that person, never let them go– Tracy Leach

I’ve been lucky enough to fine two:

 

 

These are my two “lucky charms!   First, my husband of 2 years, and believe it not my twin sister on the far left with the glasses on.  My husband whose name is Mathias and means gift, is truly a gift from God! My sister is literally my longest and best friend from birth and has experience all the ups and downs life has to bring with me for as long as I can remember.

Relationship are important to me because they bring color, laugher and joy to life!  My relationship with my husband and sister have been positive on so many levels.  First, spiritually, both of these relationship have contributed significantly to my Christian faith and daily walk to be more like Jesus!   We have been able to maintain our relationship and its development because of our individual respect for one another and honest desire to see the other succeed. I don’t see this today in a lot of relationships between friends.

Two often I see friends/spouses competing with one another instead of forming partnerships that help each individual achieve their goals.  I think this is the number one challenge to maintaining true relationships, and that is always having the other persons interest at the forefront.  When we do this, there’s no room for competition.  The special characteristic that make these relationship partnerships is that they both have endured many trails and are still standing strong!

Finally, these two relationship has and will continue to impact my work as and early care and education professional through their continuing to “see everything I am and not letting me settle for nothing less” then a knowledgeable, compassionate  advocate for all children and their families.