I am thankful that I can help kids. Now that I have been in my new job for almost five months I am feeling pretty good about it most days. Some days I am amazed at the damage that has been inflicted on these kids. Some kids have needs, others have so many needs it is amazing that they are still standing. It is really the needs that have been caused by external sources that are the most troubling to me. These kids have been pretty intentionally victimized by people in their environment… some of them were already at a deficit due to a disability of some type and then the damage was compounded by abuse. UGH! I am thankful that my child is safe. I am thankful that I am there to at least attempt to help these children move forward in their lives. I have felt that I am making a significant impact with at least a couple of students and have a couple new students that I feel I can help. Today a boy told me that I was helpful to him and hugged me back when I hugged him. He was having a super bad day.
I am thankful that creating even a small impact, being the one to believe in them, listen to them, laugh with them, just spend some one on one time with them can be the impact that might make a difference in their lives. will definitely have some positive impact if only for today.
I am thankful that through my work, I can meet other adults who are interesting.
I am thankful that my job allows me the schedule I need to do many different things that interest me. Photography, wogging, family, pets, reading, music… in no particular order! I hope you are finding time for some things that are interesting to you. While you are busy with something really cool, remember to be thankful for what is going well with you and yours…
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