Painting Elmer!

Elmer was all drawn out and needed to be painted. When I came in today Dan had already started to paint and it looked amazing. I was really impressed by the work he did. When I started painting it started coming all together. Every time I would stop painting a section I would be so excited because it looked amazing. Bruce and Jodi had arrived back at the station from teaching class and they saw the sign and were so pleased with it, they told me a I did a great job. Then Brenda and Laurel arrived and they both said I was going to leave a legacy at the village and that touched my heart. I love being here soooo much. On the other hand the paint had gotten to my head a little bit and Cindy and Bruce noticed and told me to stand outside. And I did, the fresh air helped a lot and Bruce then came to check up on me. It took a few minutes but it helped and I am glad they noticed.

On a good note I got to take a few pictures with everyone today. Bruce and Jodi were the first and they made me laugh! Jodi put her arm around me and Bruce was drawing picture behind us. Then I took a picture with Cindy. Throughout the time I was painting Cindy and a few officers took some pictures of me. Later on when Laurel and Brenda arrived I took a few pictures with them and they acted like little children , they pushed me and on top of that Laurel was making funny faces.. I could not keep a straight face, I am pretty sure some of the pictures are a little weird looking. I love working with the people I do, I wish all the students could be given the opportunity I have. I feel that everyone should feel this comfortable.


p.s- Bruce is doing a parent night on May 14 on the topic of internet bullying and different websites that are used. He asked me to talk to the parents about these sites and how accessible it is to young people and s. I accepted this offer and I am really excited. Bruce is like a dad to me and I would do anything in a heartbeat. I am honored , he could have picked Dan, but he picked me and I am so greatful!