Marker moments occur when our lives are directed onto a new path. These moments can take place without us consciously knowing that it is happening. Sometimes, it is only in retrospect when we realize an event or a decision we made is truly a marker moment in our life. In this paper, I will state five of my maker moments. Additionally, I will explain what changes to the future I envision as a result of these experiences. Finally I will describe how these events reflect my leadership style.
The first marker moment in my life started with the divorce of my parents when I was in kindergarten. My biological father was an alcoholic. He physically abused my mother and older brother. I witnessed my father pushing my older brother down two flights of stairs, and holding a gun to my mother’s head. Once my mother decided that we were no longer safe in our own home, she moved me and my brothers to Missouri to live with her sister. We were later reunited with her in Kansas when she regained financial stability.
The second marker moment of my life began when one of my friends invited me to Sunday school. My mother allowed me to go, …show more content…
There are 5 changes to the future that I envision as a result of my life experiences. Instilling the importance of strong family bonds will help my children know they have a ready-made support system available to them; they will not have to create their own. Providing a stable home will give them a sense of security and provide stability that I did not have as a child. Praying for the future of my children will exhibit my faith and trust in God, as well as, teach them that God has a plan for their life. Lastly, making healthy life choices by providing balanced meals and opportunities to exercise daily will instill healthy behaviors in my family to reduce the chance of dealing with tragic losses due to not taking care of our
The first marker moment in my life started with the divorce of my parents when I was in kindergarten. My biological father was an alcoholic. He physically abused my mother and older brother. I witnessed my father pushing my older brother down two flights of stairs, and holding a gun to my mother’s head. Once my mother decided that we were no longer safe in our own home, she moved me and my brothers to Missouri to live with her sister. We were later reunited with her in Kansas when she regained financial stability.
The second marker moment of my life began when one of my friends invited me to Sunday school. My mother allowed me to go, …show more content…
There are 5 changes to the future that I envision as a result of my life experiences. Instilling the importance of strong family bonds will help my children know they have a ready-made support system available to them; they will not have to create their own. Providing a stable home will give them a sense of security and provide stability that I did not have as a child. Praying for the future of my children will exhibit my faith and trust in God, as well as, teach them that God has a plan for their life. Lastly, making healthy life choices by providing balanced meals and opportunities to exercise daily will instill healthy behaviors in my family to reduce the chance of dealing with tragic losses due to not taking care of our