I have recently started working for a company that assists in daily care for adults with special needs. I have always migrated towards this type of work. It is often hard and very challenging but the smiles, hugs, and laughs of our clients wipe away all the rough times. I feel bad referring to them as clients but for sake of privacy I must do so. I have learned a lot from them just in the two days I have been there. When we have karaoke they sing to the top of their lungs without a care in the world.....when we have a dance party they dance to their fullest, (believe me lol). When they care for someone, they love them and show affection without hesitation. I am grateful that these precious new people in my life have touched my heart already. Today I realized how "innocent" we all tend to be. Even myself. One client was so upset because the hair salon school cancelled classes so he couldn't get his hair cut. Let me also add he is almost completely bald. So my first reaction was to think...how precious.....but then I said to myself........Emily....don't take this lightly....there are many situations that you looked forward to and when plans changed you were very upset........And that is soooo true. I myself have had trouble adapting to change and disappointment. Even if it wasn't important to someone else....it was important to me. So with my heart truly upset for him I tried to console him the best way I knew how.......by letting him talk about it:). One of my clients held my hand today and flicked at my wedding ring. It was kind of a bonding moment.....I can't explain it but it just was. I am praying for my special clients. For their independence in daily living and a newfound respect for themselves. I pray I have the right words & actions that will help them in their time of need. I thank God for giving me the ability to help others. I am thankful for my personal freedom to live day to day as I wish and value that responsibility so much more. To eat, walk, run, reach for something, talk, express my feelings, see, drive, etc..........is so much to be thankful for. I am looking forward for work tomorrow.....and not too many people can say that. So for that I am also thankful:)
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
My New Job!!!
I have recently started working for a company that assists in daily care for adults with special needs. I have always migrated towards this type of work. It is often hard and very challenging but the smiles, hugs, and laughs of our clients wipe away all the rough times. I feel bad referring to them as clients but for sake of privacy I must do so. I have learned a lot from them just in the two days I have been there. When we have karaoke they sing to the top of their lungs without a care in the world.....when we have a dance party they dance to their fullest, (believe me lol). When they care for someone, they love them and show affection without hesitation. I am grateful that these precious new people in my life have touched my heart already. Today I realized how "innocent" we all tend to be. Even myself. One client was so upset because the hair salon school cancelled classes so he couldn't get his hair cut. Let me also add he is almost completely bald. So my first reaction was to think...how precious.....but then I said to myself........Emily....don't take this lightly....there are many situations that you looked forward to and when plans changed you were very upset........And that is soooo true. I myself have had trouble adapting to change and disappointment. Even if it wasn't important to someone else....it was important to me. So with my heart truly upset for him I tried to console him the best way I knew how.......by letting him talk about it:). One of my clients held my hand today and flicked at my wedding ring. It was kind of a bonding moment.....I can't explain it but it just was. I am praying for my special clients. For their independence in daily living and a newfound respect for themselves. I pray I have the right words & actions that will help them in their time of need. I thank God for giving me the ability to help others. I am thankful for my personal freedom to live day to day as I wish and value that responsibility so much more. To eat, walk, run, reach for something, talk, express my feelings, see, drive, etc..........is so much to be thankful for. I am looking forward for work tomorrow.....and not too many people can say that. So for that I am also thankful:)
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