From the mind of sada

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!

I can't listen to this song without dancing like a fool.

 

HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!

xo

That time of year.....

I try not to talk about my job too much on here. But for those of you who know me - you know that my job means a lot to me - and the kids I work with mean a great deal to me as well. Most of the kids I work with are in foster care, or living on their own, away from their parents who have hurt them in some way emotional, physical, sexual abuse or neglect - and for some simply abandoned.

You may not realize but as all the other kids around them prepare and happily look forward to the excitement that is for them "christmas" with family and friends - most of our kids are slapped with a big reminder that they aren't with their "family" and they may never will be again.

Though there are kids who are successful and find a connection in the community or placement with an extended family member who can care for them long term.  These situations are unfortunately rare.

The month of December comes and our kids tend to act out, get in a lot of trouble, and try desperately to push away from any sort of relationship that resembles "family" (before they're rejected again by someone else they hoped would stick around and care for them).

I sit and listen to them as they talk about their jumbled plans for Christmas - and you see their eyes glaze over as once again they are let down by the people who are considered their "family".  You see them try and justify the "grown-ups" behaviours in their lives - and talk about how much they hate Christmas. 

My heart breaks for these kids. And I know my short time I spend with them every few weeks - is no where near enough. 

Christmas - has really taken on a different meaning for me this year. I have soo much to be thankful for - with family and friends who have consistently been in my life for years.  Their support has helped me get where I am - and without them (you) continuing to cheer me on to meet goals in my life - to DREAM - and to do this (this job that seems to break me down and exhaust me on a daily basis) I wouldn't have the privilege to be a part of these kids lives.

Christmas is almost here...and as you have the chance to sit down with family...be thankful for what you have.  Enjoy and love your family. Cherish every minute you get with them.  And seriously, think of your own life and the room or ability you may have to help a kid in care.  Maybe it's in the role of foster parent, big brother or sister, or maybe you can sponsor a family.  There are kids out there that have no community or people to rely on - who will be there for them no matter what.  It's a big committment - and definetely not one to be taken lightly...but think about it, pray about it..and if you want to talk about it more - talk to me.

Enjoy this holiday season!

Peace.

"Live every week - Like its shark week"

Goood morning Blogland!!!!

Its Saturday morning....and I'm WIDE awake lookin for trouble.

Lets just say these first couple weeks back at work have been more than a little busy. Ive been working a lot of overtime...and working really hard to transition into my new job. I'm exhausted. (And I'm looking for another vacation!!!!)

Christmas is just so darn busy. There are sooo many things to get done and not nearly enough time for them all to happen. I just want someone to sneak in three extra days for me....so I can go shopping and get a few things done without any interruptions!

So this is just a little check-in...i hope you are all well and you all find a little peace in this busy holiday season!

Super Rich to the RESCUE!

Friday night...was at the hospital with a client attending a pretty important life changing appointment and providing emotional support etc.

Being the GREAT worker that I am...decided I would go and get the kidling some coffee while we waited for the doctor.

I went to Second Cup...and ordered a coffee and a latte. As the barista handed me my latte...the cup squeezed and overflowed all over my hand. (OW OW OW OW OW!)

I attempt to remain calm.

He says - "Ya I knew that would happen" (NOT SYMPATHETIC AT ALL!!!!)

My hand is now burning...I calmly leave the stupid second cup and head back to my client. I thought I was ok - until my head turned a nice flaming red and began to sting like CRAZY.

While my client watches me run around like a crazy woman looking for a bathroom and ice or whatever...a nurse happily takes a look and gives me an cold pack.

I finish my appointment with the kid...and my hand is still red and hurting like HECK.

So what do I do?

(after calling the boy a hundred times and having a number of emotional break-downs)

I call Rich.

Rich calmly explains to me in my hyper crazy mode that I probably have a first degree burn and it probably is gonna hurt like hell but I am doing everything I need to do for it right now. 

This is what I do. I have dramatic emotional break-downs in public places now. It really is quite fun.  And the boy and Rich got me through this one with ease.

THANKS GUYS!

btw -  my hand is completely fine now! :)

Say it with me now......de-bouch! (good job I knew you could!)

Word of the Day for Friday, December 1, 2006

debouch \dih-BOWCH; -BOOSH\, intransitive verb: 1. To march out (as from a wood, defile, or other narrow or confined spot) into the open. 2. To emerge; to issue. 3. To cause to emerge or issue; to discharge.

i.e - When the mill hands hassled Pete at the Manchester Cafe, he took off his apron, debouched from behind the counter and beat them senseless. -- Richard Rhodes, Why They Kill I plan to debouch today....as many times as I possibly can!