But wait... there's more!

OK.  Thanks to my friend Juli living in Wisconsin who warned me about becoming a "blogger".  "Forget about laundry, dinner, and cleaning the house", she says.  Maybe she doesn't know me that well because I never really took to those tasks anyway (just ask my husband Brett!).  There is definitely truth to her advice that once you start, it's impossible to stop..  In the world of AT and SLP, there is no end.  You never stop learning.  You never learn all there is to know.  And now, thanks to technology, the ideas and resources are infinite.  Does it sound like I am complaining?  Well, I'm not!  But it can be so overwhelming to anyone who has ever wondered, "what is the best way to help (your student/client), interact/learn/communicate with the world"?  So instead of freaking out and running to your nearest administrator to ask for an artic-only caseload, consider just starting with a few things at once.  Don't be afraid to make mistakes.  Don't become discouraged.  Don't give up on improving and increasing your practice of helping others.  I'm humbled everyday by my clients, students, parents, teachers, therapists and other professionals who continue to strive to do better.  I'm humbled by YOU.  Really. 

I have no idea how long I will sustain this blog.  But in the meantime, I hope you will humor yourself and read along.  Please comment often, so that I don't feel like I'm just talking to myself.  I'm more interested in a dialogue, even if it has nothing to do with AT or SLP.  Happy hour, anyone?

So that's how I found myself here.  Another challenge, another adventure.  I hope you will join me (and John), and together we will live as one! Imagine the possibilities. (sorry... see where this is getting me?)


Peace be with you always,
Val.