by Vicki Assaad
Most of our services are provided in natural environments, so those of us who work at Alta Mira in areas other than direct service don't get to enjoy the privilege of daily contact with the individuals and families that we serve. But once in a while, we get lucky and a family comes in for services, or to drop off paperwork, or just to say "hi." It's a treat for all of us when they do -- a real day brightener. That just happened this morning, and the family's visit here for early childhood services prompts me to dedicate the following to them and to all the families we serve:
My hat's off
to all of those
who still unscrew
their Oreos,
who'd rather giggle
than outright laugh,
who always prefer
the larger half,
who can't stand to walk
when they can run,
who roll in the snow
and dance in the sun.
To those whose eyes are clear and bright,
who'd rather not go where it's not very light,
who like their peanut butter gooey,
their white bread soft,
and their bubble gum chewy,
who marvel at all that everyone knows,
whose hugs can warm us
from our heads to our toes.
My Hat's Off
11/20/2008 08:33AM
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