London: Day Six

Well, today was eventful, to say the least. It must have been a full moon because I swear the children must have been out of their minds. As crazy as it was, truthfully, it was also rather exciting. I am surprised I don't have a black and blue face from all of the slaps and punches I took to my face this morning from one of the little boys. He has behavioral issues, if you hadn't guessed. There was a lot of hair pulling, yelling, punching, spitting, fighting, etc. filling the halls of the school today. My heart really went out to one little girl who stopped what she was doing, grabbed a teacher, and said "having a seizure" because she gets them at all times of the day, everyday. Could you even imagine? I feel so blessed for the health and wellness of my friends and family when I see these children and what they have to go through. It is extremely powerful stuff. Working with children with special needs must be the most selfless and difficult job there is in the world. It is tiring on a level that is much deeper than anything I have ever experienced. It is physically, emotionally, psychologically, everything tiring. It wears you out. It drains you. And for me, I really feel every ounce of these children's pain as if it were my own. But truthfully, I really am loving it. It is challenging, but I don't find it frustrating and I feel like I am doing something to actually help children. I am learning more than I ever imagined I could. It is a beautiful thing!

After work Libby and I went to buy new equipment for the garden at the school from "teepees" to sand and water media tables. This should really help engage the children while outside but not give in to sensory overload. Then we went shopping at a store called River Island which was really awesome. I got a nice pair of brown shoes that remind me of horseback riding and seem to be popular in London. I am excited to wear them! Then we went grocery shopping and had a Lexie-style dinner of celery with peanut butter, home-made french fries, corn on the cob, and a chocolate roulade cake which was all to die for! How Libby is putting up with me I'll never know! I am having an amazing time and looking into traveling which should be very exciting! Off to relax! Addio!