My Day!

Today was actually a really great day. I had some hang ups this morning and thought it was going to be a lot worse but it turned out.

It all started when I went down to my car to head to work...when I found that my window had been bashed in. I literally gasped and jumped when I saw it, but it turned out fine. I just had to change my plans a little. After dealing with the police and report my roommate took me to work where I was able to get the company car to well...work. :)

I went and trained a new employee on one of the sweetest little 13 year old girls. She is non verbal and in a wheelchair. Normally I am going to the doctor appointments with her, so to be honest I didn't think she liked me very much since that would be the association, but she reached out to me a few times just hold my hand. It was so sweet. Most of my clients are non verbal, but they sure do have there own ways to let you know they like ya. :)

I have the most amazing job ever. Even when it is hard, stressful and I have nightmares that coworkers are going to kill me. (only one coworker in that dream tried to kill me, I am kind of avoiding him now.) I honestly feel so blessed to have the experiences that I have.

Then I was supposed to meet another one of my employees to train him on another client of mine, this client is 60, and can talk and walk. I waited for the staff for 30min called him twice and sure didn't hear back from him. So at that point I had a choice to make. Totally disappoint my client, or do the shift or at least part of it with him. I was very tired at this point, but I knew it would be disappointing if no one spent time with him, so we went and got something to eat. I know it wasn't much, but I also know he loves getting out and doing things with other people. We chatted about his day, the food, and about his activity on Tuesday (that I need to remember to find staff to take him, he told me). We went to this place where a whole bunch of other seniors were talking, watching sports, drinking coffee or some soda (none of them actually EATING anything). The waitress knew all of them and what they wanted to drink. It totally reminded me of spending time with my grandpa...it was fantastic!

Oh and believe me this is the edited version...I am quite the typer when I get started.

Foster Care...it made me cry

So I saw this video yesterday in an all day training we had. As most of you know I work with mostly kids who live with Professional Parents also known as Foster Care, but with a few differences. However how they feel I am sure is NO different then children in "normal" foster care.

I want to say that this is part of the reason I care so much about what we do at my job. I feel we are lucky to have the Professional parents we have and I feel the kids in our services really do have permanency options. We strive so hard NOT to move the kids from home to home, and also we work so hard to make sure they are striving growing and feeling the love that they need. This video just reinforces what our kids and other kids need. I was so touched by this, that I wanted to share it with everyone. It is heartbreaking, and eye opening.

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They have it separated out, but the top 4 are the ones we saw yesterday. I can't think of another job I have ever had that I cry at work, and I consider it an honor to be a part of it.
Tomorrow I might post the other video we saw...but too much in one sitting...it was almost too much for me to watch them both in one day.

Amazing

So I was sent this in an email and it brought tears to my eyes....but maybe it has just been an emotional day. :) No it is fantastic! Just watch and enjoy!

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soon

I promise soon I will post something original...things have been crazy stressful the last few weeks. I think life is going to start calming down. :)

Brenda Needs

So I am a big copy cat....but I have a post so get over the fact it isn't original...thanks Bon!

Brenda needs a makeover

Brenda needs to run

Brenda needs her medication...or I need some medication. ha

Brenda needs a partner...in crime?

Brenda needs your boy advice...or man advice really, cause I don't want a boy. ha

Brenda needs a hug

Brenda needs a little help down

Brenda needs a substitute...in life???

Brenda needs our prayers...prayers are always good.

and last

Brenda needs help immediately with assembling and distributing clocks...huh who knew I needed that.

Well that was fun...but a little difficult.
*to do this you just type in your name needs....and post the top 10 things. Enjoy!

What my name means.....

I actually did this because of Mindy....good times. It isn't true for the most part (except the good stuff) ha!

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?
You Are Lively and Courageous
You are full of energy. You are spirited and boisterous.
You are bold and daring. You are willing to do some pretty outrageous things.
Your high energy sometimes gets you in trouble. You can have a pretty bad temper at times.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row.
You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace.
People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

Got this from Bonnie AND I have a new post from it.

Lucky you!

I thought it was a nice time to do a new post. :)

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It'll be done this year. (might be a little while)
4- You have no clue what it's going to be.
It may be a story. It may be poetry, shoes, bags, or a little invention of my own! I may draw or paint something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange. Believe me... it may blow your mind!

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!