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| My sister (Lisa) and me |
This is my sister. She lives in Kentucky and we only see each other a few times a year. I think we have such a close relationship because we are only 13 months apart in age. She is my role model, my confidante, and my best friend. We respect each other's opinions, we laugh together, we cry together, but most of all, we believe in each other. She supports me in my endeavors and I support her in hers.
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| My boys MY BOYS Brandon (and his girlfriend, Angel), Bobby and Ryan. I love the changing relationship I have with my boys. At first, I was their caregiver, nurterer, teacher, disciplinarian, maid, etc. In the late teens of the two olderst, my role seemed to be that of the "mean, uncool person who knew nothing about anything" (teens, after all, know more than your google search engine!) Luckily, we all survived that stage and now they value my opinion and we have a loving, respectful relationship. Hopefully my youngest, Ryan, will bypass that awful "know-it-all" stage! I love them with all my heart! COWORKERS, EXTENDED FAMILY, AND FRIENDS
My coworkers, extended family, and friends are a group of people that keep me grounded. They are supportive, respectful, caring and understanding. We enjoy each other's company due to common interests; however, there are many things we have different opinions on. I have come to realize that just because someone has an opinion that differs from mine, doesn't mean we can't be friends. I value the differences in others. I see it as a learning opportunity and I feel it makes us all better people to be accepting of other's ideas, opinions, beliefs, and values.
The people in all of these relationships have made me who I am today. Their honesty, kindness, and caring is what keeps our relationships strong. Sometimes being brutally honest with someone is needed to regain perspective. I think my relationships impact my work in the early childhood field in that the qualities I value are qualities I present to my families and children. Some challenges in maintaining relationships are distance and time. Sometimes it's hard to keep in touch with old friends because of busy schedules or living too far away. It is so important to have reciprocal communication. One person can't do everything in the relationship. Both need to show commitment to ongoing communication. Thank goodness for facebook and other social media. It is how I have been able to reconnect with old friends and colleagues.
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"I value the differences in others. I see it as a learning opportunity and I feel it makes us all better people to be accepting of other's ideas, opinions, beliefs, and values".....Exactly I couldn't have said it any better than this!. The diversity of our cultures in and out of the classroom is something we really never consider...Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLynn,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading about the valuable relationships that you have in your life. I completely agree that communication is key in any relationship. It is very difficult to have a lasting relationship if reciprocal communication cannot take place. I like how you mentioned social media in your blog post because these sources for communication have been great for people to connect and reconnect with friends and family from all over the globe.
Tiffany Booze
Thank you Lynn for your thoughtful post on relationships. I appreciate the blog assignments as they too help build relationships. It is so much easier to know we are working as a community when we can see each other and get a sense of each others families and work. I look forward to working, learning, and collaborating with you this term at Walden. Best of luck! Katy Smith
ReplyDeleteHello Lynn:
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the different stages of your life as a mother. I was able to relate to the various stages your sons went and still are going through. Reading your experiences, shows me the growth you've encountered through the various relationships. Each relationship in our lives, either moves us forward or gives us setbacks to learn and grow from, either way we are continuously learning.
I truly liked how you have categorized the expediences you've had with family members, friends and coworkers. But the one person who stands out the most is your sister.It is obvious how much you support and care for each other.
Thank you for posting pictures. It is always a good feeling to connect the name to the picture. I am glad we are peers and look forward to more blogging and learning from you. Good luck :)
Marijan K.
Thanks, Lynn, for sharing about the relationships in your life. It is evident that you have meaningful connections that make your life fuller. It will be nice to learn more about you as the class progresses.
ReplyDeleteLaurie Parker
I enjoyed reading about your relationships and how you value each of them. Can't wait to read more.
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