Another reason to have a support system...

Why do so many sports have a team concept, with coaches, and lots of staff? Because every successful person in this world has grown into success because they have an amazing support system. EVERYONE needs someone, if not a group of people. Life hands us so many opportunities to get angry, become defeated, and even shiver in fear. Many people before us have thrown in the towel but the thing that keeps people going is the warm helping hand of another (in many different forms). 

I am very fortunate to have a big family (on both sides, including my wife’s side of the family) and throughout the years I have kept as many friendships as possible.  These people have been my support system with my wife heading the charge as my coach!  I know not everyone has the same situation that I have…some people aren’t close with their family, they may not have friends that would do anything for them, and maybe they haven’t found that one person who completes their life (like my wife does).  However, a support system can be a larger group than just that…your spiritual advisor or priest, your book club, your neighbors, your pen pal, your pet, your therapist, your doctor, and so on and so on!  Finding that core group of people to make you smile, recommend a helpful book, change your tire, give you advice, inspire you, gift you hope, and maintain an open door policy to come and just talk is so incredibly important. 

My wife is such an important part of my life and she carries such a fantastic attitude towards my challenges that I’m so grateful for.  She does simple little things to help me work harder and ultimately be a better person. 

Here is a perfect example:  This is the inside of my closet, little notes with inspiring quotes and notes!  What an awesome lady she is!

On the front of my closet she has posted this prayer...one that often gets me through the tough days.  I'm so lucky to have her.

So I guess the take away is find your support group.  Also PAY IT FORWARD!  Maybe you are the support system for someone else and you don't even know it.  When my wife and I were just dating I would go to her work right before she ended her shift, bringing her a flower and a balloon.  Then I'd leave it on her car with a little note.  Just knowing I made her smile was what made my day.  I suggest doing this for your Mom, Grandmother, Sister, Friend, SigNif, or anyone to just make them feel special.  It truly is the smiles and laughs that keep the tears and frowns from getting out of hand.  Sounds lame but like my Mom said "when you feel bad, do something nice for someone else and you'll feel better instantly."  She is a wise woman!