Health and the environment, what an interesting class. Honestly, I wish many adults would take your class. The presentation of the ecological model of health was done well and I believe this is something that so many people in the United States would benefit from learning about. It is amazing how some people think just because we were all born in the United States that we all have access to the same opportunities when there is clear statistical data that proves otherwise.
At the age of 35, I am well versed in my family health history. I have watched several family members suffer from heart disease and lose the battle with age, I have seen a new trend of breast cancer begin with my mom and aunts. Cancer hasn't been an issue in the family until …show more content…
When it was time to go off to college I didn't have any financial help, but I was able to take out loans, maintain a part time job to pay for all my living expenses and when money was tight my parents always seemed to know, they would appear for a quick visit and my fridge would be full of food for the next month. At the beginning of the semester a check would arrive from my parents and maybe an aunt with some money to help cover the cost of my books. I always knew if I needed help they would be there. Support like that is priceless when venturing off into the world as a young adult. I am continually amazed by the people who can set off on a journey with no support, I don't know if I could ever do …show more content…
We don't have extra, but we have a house with character that we love, although we sacrificed having a yard to get that character. We live in an older neighborhood with little access to outdoor space, this limits our ability to be outside easily. Finally, our youngest learned how to ride a bike well enough last year that, we hope to spend this summer on the Red Jacket Trail, we must cross Stoltzman road to get to the trail which is why he needs to be able to ride well. We have two working vehicles that are paid for, my parents are alive and married, my in-laws also alive and married, my marriage is strong, my children are healthy, I have insurance, access to health care, a strong support system. My husband has a good job that pays enough for me to stay home with our boys and currently invest in going back to school without accruing any more debt. Sure, I could work, and we could then drive new cars, have a bigger house, but we would be missing out on what we both value, time together as a family. My husbands on call shifts and working late make his time at home very valuable and when I was working full time we couldn't get everything done and spend time
At the age of 35, I am well versed in my family health history. I have watched several family members suffer from heart disease and lose the battle with age, I have seen a new trend of breast cancer begin with my mom and aunts. Cancer hasn't been an issue in the family until …show more content…
When it was time to go off to college I didn't have any financial help, but I was able to take out loans, maintain a part time job to pay for all my living expenses and when money was tight my parents always seemed to know, they would appear for a quick visit and my fridge would be full of food for the next month. At the beginning of the semester a check would arrive from my parents and maybe an aunt with some money to help cover the cost of my books. I always knew if I needed help they would be there. Support like that is priceless when venturing off into the world as a young adult. I am continually amazed by the people who can set off on a journey with no support, I don't know if I could ever do …show more content…
We don't have extra, but we have a house with character that we love, although we sacrificed having a yard to get that character. We live in an older neighborhood with little access to outdoor space, this limits our ability to be outside easily. Finally, our youngest learned how to ride a bike well enough last year that, we hope to spend this summer on the Red Jacket Trail, we must cross Stoltzman road to get to the trail which is why he needs to be able to ride well. We have two working vehicles that are paid for, my parents are alive and married, my in-laws also alive and married, my marriage is strong, my children are healthy, I have insurance, access to health care, a strong support system. My husband has a good job that pays enough for me to stay home with our boys and currently invest in going back to school without accruing any more debt. Sure, I could work, and we could then drive new cars, have a bigger house, but we would be missing out on what we both value, time together as a family. My husbands on call shifts and working late make his time at home very valuable and when I was working full time we couldn't get everything done and spend time