some things I know

-Everybody should spend an hour of their life with these kids. They will give you great perspective and great joy. You will also learn how to say the same thing five different ways to ensure understanding as English is limited. These are part of my kiddos for the next three weeks!

-Every mother of a pre-teen that does not allow her to wear a bikini deserves a pat on the back and then some. For the love mothers, that is too much. I spend a lot of time at public pools, and the best part is it's for my job and I'm getting paid to work on my tan!

-Everyone should spend some time with these kids as they will learn the true meaning of patience. Each Wednesday I hang with this bunch from Wesley Methodist's summer program. There are about 30 middle schoolers, some of who will come to the after school program I'm starting in the Fall

-I realized I live in the right neighborhood when I saw kids I know from various neighborhoods at the local pool and park next door to my house. So many similarities to my last job...the kool-aid jug will be filled up soon (i'm so close to moving into my house!)

-Eric....will give you great joy!

-I think of Detroit often and especially miss Randazzo's, ghetto beauty supply, and the front porch of my house full of kids (though, I don't own that house anymore!!!!)

-I am surrounded by incredible family and friends here and am so grateful for my community.