...(exciting) change is coming :)

>> Feb 18, 2009

so remember a while ago i spoke about my interest in child development & psychology? well... that opportunity might be coming sooner than i thought! i'll keep you updated but here's whats up for now :)

I was approached by a family in HOLLAND to come work & learn with them! they have 2 6year old twin boys who were diagnosed with Autism when they were 3. Through "Applied behavioural analysis" they've been raised as normal kids who are doing really well. They also have an 11 year son & 16 year old daughter.
She's opening up a daycare center for children with developmental problems & i'd also be helping out there whilst studying! im sooo excited!

Even better - in the ward (they're also LDS) there's another family with 3 kids who have ADHD & I'd be able to spend some time with them!

So now, to most people it my seem insane that im actually excited about working with children, who have 'problems'...but it's something im drawn to & really want to know more about!

I've spoken to them a couple times and am REALLY looking forward to going there! It's a great opportunity to do what I love, whilst learning AND get to travel around Europe!
i'll be working with a girl named Ashlan from the States & it should be great to have somebody young to chat to & see different places with.

We'll be sharing an Apartment that the family's busy furnishing for us :) it'll be a great experience, that i'm VERY GRATEFUL for!

Now, i just have to start the Visa application process & pray for guidance!

1 comments:

Juanique March 9, 2009 at 7:44 AM  

What???? U DIDNT tell me about this!!!!!! U have some explaining to do lady!