One of the wonderful things out the waiver program the boys are now participating in is the amazing people we have been able to find to come work with them.
One of the hard parts is having to say good-bye. Many of our community living support workers are students. They're finishing up various degrees and beginning their careers. Often in other places.
Xander's beloved B is graduating from her master's program in occupational therapy this Saturday. She leaving for her first of two clinical internships. So we had to say good-bye.
We are going to miss her. She's been such an amazing friend and teacher to Xander. We have seen so much progress and so much independence under her care. And she has taken him on so many fun, new adventures these last six months. It's going to be a long time before he stops asking for her on her usual days.
Days at the indoor pool. Afternoons at the bowling alley and arcade. Trips to the indoor climbing gymnasium (and their arcade). Rotating lunch and dinner dates at Wendy's, Chick-fil-a, Cracker Barrel and Red Robin. Eating his first real hamburger! Learning to play tennis on the courts. Going to the playground to slide and swing. Trying miniature golf for the very first time. Making his own plate at the kid's pottery place in town. Visiting the children's museum downtown. Seeing the Christmas lights at the big park. So many, many fun adventures ...
We wish B lots of luck and love as she continues on her journey. We are so thankful she was part of ours, even if only for a little while. She's always going to be part of "Team Xander" ...
