Who has the best colleagues on the planet? THIS GIRL! My time is winding down at work and the amazing ladies of Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 Early Intervention Program (ok—and three men) threw me a shower after work the other day. They decked out one of our evaluation rooms with presents, photos of Ethiopia, delici-o-so food, flowers and a trunk full of over 80 pairs of sneakers. I was lost for words—completely overwhelmed by the kindness of so many hands and hearts. My colleagues have also been collecting money to help with the shipping costs of all of these sneaks, so I was presented with donations totaling almost $400. Unbelievable.I think the coolest thing about this sneaker drive is seeing the result of the work and care of so many people. It is a collective effort of love and I am truly stunned by kindness seeping over. And how many folks are blessed to work with people that they consider their friends? So many of them have stood by me on this long journey to a becoming a parent, holding me up with prayers, listening ears when I couldn’t concentrate on actually doing my work and much-needed comic relief. I feel tremendously fortunate to work along side so many strong women who have been personally touched by adoption in one way or another—what a bonus. We make one mean EI team! I’m gonna miss these gals while I’m out on leave! My last day of work is August 19th and I'll return on December 4th.
Just a few of the ladies—there was no way we could all fit in the room for the pictures!
