what is going on?

Just a quick yet random update. I've started my new job. Wow! Lots to learn. Lots to remember. It's exciting though. I'm doing something I've always wanted to do. I'm using my college degree. I'm doing something that all of my personality profiles say I can do well at. I think this will be a good fit for me. I may be in for some culture shock. I'm doing rehab therapy with kids of all ages. Just learning some stories of some kids I've seen already...I can tell that it will be difficult for me to keep from getting attached. I'm really looking forward to learning more. I'm excited to start writing curriculum and getting my lessons and rehab therapies put together. Yay!

I went to a school yesterday for some training and observed a group rehab session with jr. high girls. The session was about organization. One girl in particular really got my attention. She had such a sadness in her eyes. I found out some of her story. She lives in an area surrounding Tulsa where her trailer has no running water. Her family borrows water from their neighbors. She is very embarrassed about her poverty. She does act out in class and group session. Her friends' parents think she is a bad influence on other girls. Therefore she isn't allowed over at one friend's house. She was raped last summer. This girl is in the 8th grade! I can't get this girl out of my head. I think her father knew about the rape and shortly afterwards he started giving her "medication." This girl was going to school all medicated and drugged up. She's such a beautiful girl. At least she is getting help through this program. I wish more could be done for her.

I'm in a unique situation. God, give me wisdom and more creativity on how to teach and reach out to these kids and families.

busy bee

It's been such a busy time! I can't believe I've hardly posted in the whole month of August. Wow. Sadness. I wonder how I could become a professional writer/blogger. It's something worth my time to look into. I'm running errands today...well, I will be as soon as I get up off this chair! I'm looking forward to seeing Katie and Zach this weekend! Wahoo!