Saturday, October 19
PostScript: Falling in Love , Achieving goals
Bright blue eyes , wispy blond hair, and a flirtatious smile stole my heart on our last day of work at the rehab house. Brandy emerged from the bedroom, with a dirty bundle of joy, baby Landon. Offering to take care of him while she got ready for work( a diaper change, a bath in the kitchen sink, and clean clothes), I was immediately captivated by this beautiful child. We played and cooed, while the DOTS scraped and painted, intent on reaching their final goal: paint the girl,s room, hang pink curtains, and make the bed with matching pink sheets. Meantime, Brandy engaged in conversation, shared pictures of the other kids, and appreciation for our work.
Outside, the DOTS finished painting the outside of the house, with the surprising and most welcome help of the Youthbuild members. Under the house, Eileen braved the spiders, and with the help of her new Youthbuild friend, finished the insulation installation .
Photos, congratulations, and a tear or two as we said our goodbyes to the rehab house.
Lesson learned: Persistence pays off: seemingly impossible goals are achievable .
Thanks DOTS (Dames of Team SALS )
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