There are so many things I learn being around Dee. She enjoys life. When I'm out with Dee on a field trip, she is singing and dancing in the car, relishing her food, and shopping to her heart's content.
She calls me "Krissy" and is sweet to me. She will say "I hope you go on the field trip with us." and "I'll miss you when you're gone" (to the bathroom). She is very concerned with other people, always asking if this person is okay, and helping people come in and out of the door. When staff are absent, she leaves us little notes in our boxes. Yesterday I took a personal day and she left a little note in my box. She is very kind. One of the participants is sick in the hospital with the flu, and Dee is very intent on sending her a big card.
She also gave me one of her works of art today. I asked her if she was sure she wanted me to have it. She said yes. I told her I would think about her every time I look at it, and I would also keep it forever. I will- I have it in my living room on display.
The other thing I love about Dee is that she dreams big. She wants one child, a girl. She wants a Mexican wedding in a church, and she wants a man to bring her flowers and take her out to a fancy dinner. She buys a dress because she wants a man. She has dreams and they stay close to her heart and mind, and she's not afraid to keep believing in them. I love this about her.
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