With much excitement, here is my next post!

Hello everyone :) I am very excited about this new post because tonight, I decided to talk to the mother of the family to let her know what I was doing. She was very interested, AND it was wonderful to hear that she too, has had some of the same questions as she thinks about her oldest daughter going into junior high next year. Over dinner, the mother and I talked about some of the differences among our children, and I do just want to add that we mostly talked about how different each of our own children were, not in terms of size, but in terms of sensitivity and personality. Of course the focus of this blog is to address some of the issues this family is or may be dealing with within the schools, but my point is to explain just how much makes up a child...what makes each child themselves. Helping and guiding children to first recognize each person as a different person, and it's best to get to know someone just to see how different we all are. I have to admit that I was nervous about asking the mother about her children, and remember, she is not a "little person." I did take into account how approachable the mother has always been and how she is always extremely nice. I am SO happy I decided to talk to her, and she has expressed to me that she would love to look at the blog AND she may even comment on here as well!! How wonderful is that?! I think it will be great to get a realistic perception on not just the challenges which may come up, but also the great joy this family brings to others' lives and how they continue to make a difference in the lives of others'. So, look out for that :0). Either way, the mother is aware of what I am trying to do, and while this is just a blog, I have every intention on making sure there are appropriate accommodations for EVERY student, providing equal opportunities for emotional and physical stability and happiness among the school community. More info still to come :0) Now, I am completely excited about this! It's all about working to make a difference! Have a great night and live, laugh, and love, often!