Relationship Reflection

In my 37 years of living, I have been in many kinds of relationships. I have been in a relationship with my God, my husband, my children, my relatives, and my friends. Each of these relationships have been instrumental in the developing of my life. The role of these relationships give me the strength to do what I believe God has called me to do. Love! God is love and I believe that the love God has for me has inspired the above relationship to be positive ones filled with love.

At an early age, I gave my life to Christ Jesus. I learned that it was He who have saved me from all of my sins. Every since I was a young girl, I have loved God and have developed a loving relationship with Him. I have dedicated my life to sharing his love with whomever I come across.

In year 2000, I met my husband Isaiah. From the first time we went on our first date, I knew he would someday be my husband. In 2001, we were married and have developed a strong relationship with one another. What I have learned in this relationship is patience, respect, love, and humbleness. I believe that our relationship is strong because we both respect each other as individuals, we are humble and very patient with one another, we are humble and understand that God is the reason why our relationship is as strong as it is, and we love each other.

We have three children whom I love so dearly. Parenting can be challenging but it's also rewarding. my children and I have a special bond with each other. Some may say that I show favor to one child more than the other but that's not true. I love all of my children and have a special unique love for each of them. I am the type of mother that's always concerned about my children. I want the best for them and have always encouraged them to do their best in all that they do. When I was growing up, my parents inspired me and encouraged me to continue in school in-spite of the small hurdles i had to face. I want to be that same parent that my parents were to me. Always available and encouraging my children with lots of love to reach for the stars.

I have a great relationship with my the relatives that I do have contact with. I only wish that the relationships were stronger than they are currently. Every since my grandparents passed away, our family has separated and do not have the close relationships that we once had.  We don't get together for family reunions or gatherings like we did before. It seems as if the only time we truly get together is for funerals. my grandparents were the glue to our family. They made sure that the family stayed closely together but now that they have passed on, there is no one who is willing to get our family back to where it once was.

The relationships that I have with my friends are special. I have grown up with 2 young ladies and we have been the best of friends forever. We trust each other and never have let each other down. We have joined motherhood together, we have raised our children together, we have cried on each others shoulders, we have been through a little bit of everything. I am very grateful for my two friends. They have supported me in many of my decisions and have helped me through some very rough times in my life. These relationships I hold closely to my heart.

Each of the relationships are special in my life. Without these relationships, I don't know where or what I would be today. I believe that God places these special relationships into our live to help shape and mold us to what he has planned for our lives. Relationships can often become challenging when individuals are not open and understanding to the needs of others. Relationships are not one sided but it takes two individuals to perform their part in order for the relationship to be positive and successful.

Cotati Thomas-Crompton