I've been working at TSGI for one week now. Each day is different, each day is a challenge. I very much underestimated how difficult this internship would be... Working with a group of 10 developmentally delayed children is a handful. It takes a lot of patience and a lot of energy. I'm enjoying getting to know the children and their personalities and enjoying the activities we do with them, but it definitely takes a toll on all of us interns, emotionally and physically. I love the work. It's just overwhelming. I'm learning a lot and quickly realizing that I do not know near as much as I thought I knew, but that's what an internship is for, right? To learn. So I will. I have three more weeks with these wonderful children. We are all working very hard to help the children see some sort of improvement in these four weeks. I love each and every one of them and there is no doubt in my mind that this is the type of work I am called to do. Like I said, it's just overwhelming to try to implement therapy when we have so many children that are so low functioning all together. Group therapy= not my thing.
I'm not legally allowed to take pictures of the children, but I took some pictures of my classroom for you guys!
Enjoy!
As always, prayers are appreciated. Love you all.
I am SO glad that you know this is what kind of work you want to be in. And frankly, I'm kind of jealous. I wish I knew for sure what area I am going into after I graduate in 289 days. Despite being overwhelmed and realizing you have a lot left to learn (yay for graduate school!), it's great you're loving being there, and most importantly, loving the kids. I am sure they love Miss Amy right back!! I wish I could go up there and shadow you. Ha. ...just to see you in action. It's awesome how God gives everyone his or her :) own interests, and I think it's awesome you're pursuing this with so much vigor and zeal. I hope you're getting a few spare minutes to read your book, too!
ReplyDeleteI love you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much.
Will
Oh yeah, and I am excited you figured out how to upload pictures! :D It looks like a fun place to be!!
ReplyDeletepraying for you. sounds like God is putting your trust in him to test. :) love and miss you.
ReplyDeleteThe room is so cute! Just take it one day at a time and take care of yourself! We are proud of you........
ReplyDeleteHang in there sunshine! I know you are being such a blessing to those kids. It's totally worth every minute!
ReplyDeleteLove you!
Makes you so thankful that You are willing to work with these special children, right?
ReplyDeleteThey are loving you, I am sure, and I know that you are going to be blessed totally! Praying for you!
It's going to be okay! :) I am sure you're doing great and I bet those kids love you. I can honestly say I know (a little bit) how you feel. I am not taking care of 10 developmentally delayed kids, just 1, but she is a handful! She said "shirt" today! Haha. Anyway... praying for you!! <3
ReplyDeleteOh, Amy, I'm glad you are enjoying the work. It's great you're so confident this is what you're meant to do. I'll pray that you'll have the patience to work with the kids and the stamina to endure and keep up with them. Glad for the update!
ReplyDeleteI like your spirit, Amy! I knew you'd do a great job.
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