Badda boom

My morning devotion today really hit home. I think this is a beautiful reminder that I should probably read daily. Not only am I quick to judge other people's callings and paths in life, but I am also quick to make my own decisions before consulting and being led by the One who has already ordained the steps before me.

"I have called each of My children to a different path, distinctly designed for that one. Do not let anyone convince you that his path is the only right way. And be careful not to extol your path as superior to another's way. What I require of you is to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Me (Micah 6:8)--wherever I lead."

I think it is important to remember that the only person whose opinion matters in life is His. Seems simple enough right?? I tell myself this everyday, but yet it is always a struggle to fight my selfish needs. I am going to focus on scriptures, such as these over the next several weeks, and see if the results are as impacting as I am quite sure they will be.

I'm Going to Miss Them Tons! :(

The roommies (Ellen and Dana) and I at the company picnic (windy day).

This week was my last week at Orange-Ridge Bullock Elementary. :( The following and LAST two weeks, I will be at the office with Ellen, running a summer camp and treating our little munchkins. We planned the camp yesterday and I am pretty stoked about Angry Birds Day, Dr. Seuss Day, and Campout Day (we're building a fort!). I'll give you a synopsis next week of how everything goes. :)

On a side note: Last night El and I want to watch What to Expect When You're Expecting, and pretty much cried during this Ethiopian adoption scene--yep, can't wait to adopt one day!

I am praying for everyone and cannot wait to see you all VERY SOON!

Love, love, love,
B

"For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generation."
Psalm 100:5

A Week 9 Wrap-Up

The past few weeks have included designing obstacle courses for the kids, completing lots of end-of-the-year evaluations, and formulating fun treatment interventions. My confidence and knowledge seems to increase with every passing week. I am able to grade activities and adapt tasks to accommodate a variety of diagnoses and meet many needs. 

 The boys pictured below are triplets and the one in the middle was the one recently diagnosed with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy. :(

I have been working with this young 20-year old girl, at the clinic, who sustained a gunshot wound to the head, resulting in a TBI one year ago. She presents as a quadriplegic and has minimal use in her right arm. I have had the opportunity to work with her and her mother (who has recently hurt her back from transferring her daughter) a couple hours each week, addressing proper body mechanics when transferring, increasing leisure activities, visual perceptual deficits, as well as inattention to tasks. Through this opportunity, I have really had the experience of addressing her holistically through taking into account all psychosocial factors. This has challenged me to become more creative when treatment planning—including the family in the treatment process, as well as challenging her to increase her engagement in leisure activities. I have to continually remind her the importance of challenging herself to help with grooming or donning her shirt when her mom dresses her every morning. I have also encouraged and advocated for her to go to school a full day instead of a half day. I am looking forward to continuing this treatment with this family and observing the gains that they will make together.

This weekend, the roomies (Ellen and Dana) and I will be going to our company picnic tomorrow at a marina and possibly taking a ride on our boss' sailboat (eek!). We are really excited and getting sad that we have to leave our jobs and FL in 3 weeks. However, we are excited to get to see you guys soon!