I've been working at River Hills for 6 years now. Every day is a new adventure for me. Not only do I get to work with kids who have severe and profound mental and physical issues, I also get to learn from them as well. These awesome kids have taught me to be patient beyond what I ever thought I was capable of. Every little thing they learn to do is a celebration of how far they have come. I've worked with kids that 3 years ago had behaviors nearly everyday and now they are so very gentle and loving that it makes my heart so happy. I've learned that using a gentle and soothing voice can work wonders and teaches them to be the same way. I've learned to "read" their faces to see what sort of day they are going to have when they aren't able to verbalize this to me because they literally are not able to communicate unless they have a Dynavox to talk for them. I still suck at sign language but I try my best. Sometimes I will forget to do something for the next day and the kids will remind me to do it! Funny thing is they can "read" me as well! It is so cool!
Now, if I can only learn to be as patient with Em as I am with these kids! I'm working on it. We are both a work in progress! I love you to the moon and back again Em.
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