Monday, December 24, 2012
Heros
Merry Christmas. I'm sure I don't have to remind you to watch for behaviors caused by all the extra stimulation this time of year.
But what I want to say is - Thank You to all of you who support adults with developmental disabilities. If this is your chosen field, good for you! I hope you find it just enough challenging to keep you interested. Thank you for choosing to help your fellow man. Believe me, I know you're not in it for the money!
If you are in this field because "it's a job", then I hope it's just interesting enough to make you want to learn more about how to do your job to the fullest. I could never help but look in a client's eyes and wonder, "What in the heck is going on in your head?" That's what made me want to learn more, and led me to writing my own resource materials.
It takes a special kind of person to do the work that you do. Don't ever let anybody take that satisfaction away from you. All too often, you don't even realize what a difference you are making in some individual's life. No one is going to tell you Thank You for the work you do. You will never be fully financially compensated for your dedication. So let me be the one to say THANK YOU.
You don't know me, but it doesn't matter... I truly appreciate what you do for a living. I appreciate those of you who are making an effort to learn as much about your clients as you can, and are learning as much as you can about how to support them. I hope there are days when you go home feeling proud of yourself for making a difference. You are a hero!
But what I want to say is - Thank You to all of you who support adults with developmental disabilities. If this is your chosen field, good for you! I hope you find it just enough challenging to keep you interested. Thank you for choosing to help your fellow man. Believe me, I know you're not in it for the money!
If you are in this field because "it's a job", then I hope it's just interesting enough to make you want to learn more about how to do your job to the fullest. I could never help but look in a client's eyes and wonder, "What in the heck is going on in your head?" That's what made me want to learn more, and led me to writing my own resource materials.
It takes a special kind of person to do the work that you do. Don't ever let anybody take that satisfaction away from you. All too often, you don't even realize what a difference you are making in some individual's life. No one is going to tell you Thank You for the work you do. You will never be fully financially compensated for your dedication. So let me be the one to say THANK YOU.
You don't know me, but it doesn't matter... I truly appreciate what you do for a living. I appreciate those of you who are making an effort to learn as much about your clients as you can, and are learning as much as you can about how to support them. I hope there are days when you go home feeling proud of yourself for making a difference. You are a hero!
# posted by John @ 2:32 PM 
