May 2012: A Staff’s Perspective
I just wanted to brag about the wonderful day
Latham had at Special Olympics. The kids were all up and ready to go
without issue, and staff (overnight, residential, nursing, Barbara in
the kitchen, Kalyn & Hal) did a great job to get
everything squared away. The kids worked as a team from the
start….stretching, cheering each other on, and listening to all staff
present. There was a big miscommunication with the events the kids
were signed up for--the tags for their shirts were all
printed with different events than what they had signed up for. And
although this caused MN’s issue, I was so proud to see him use his
coping skills and turn things around.
The event was really spread out
and the teamwork everyone showed was amazing. Holly, Katie, Suzanne J., P.J., Mike , Brooke, Sheila and Christina
with our Nick combo all came and cheered the group on. It was wonderful
to have Trish there, not only because she’s in charge of the Special
Olympics but the kids look up to her so much and
wanted to show her how well they’ve done practicing. Chrissy, Elliot,
Gina, and Barbara C. were the staff from the floor. They were all eager
to go and even came in early despite their long day ahead of them.
There were many parents and families there and
everyone was introducing and greeting each other. What an amazing
community we have and I am so proud to be a part of it. Once again
Latham rose to the occasion and shined. Go Hawks!!
Submitted by:
Frannie Quirk
Counselor
"We can do no great things, only small things with great love."
~Mother Teresa
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