As Christmas approaches, it comes time to take our kids at work on a holiday outing. Every year, we have a different group of clients with different interests. So today, I asked the group what they wanted to do. I had some ideas like the movies, bowling, Dave and Busters but the kids all had a different idea. They all said they wished we could go to Build-A-Bear so they can make teddy bears. None of them had ever been and had only seen commercials. It broke my heart a little, because while I'm thinking about lame activities that they have done already, I overlooked the small things that they hadn't done. I know of many people who have never been to Build-A-Bear by choice, but none that hadn't because their parents couldn't afford it. One of my students who is leaving Excelsior at the end of the semester (after 3 years and is very sad about it) said that she wanted to add a recording accessory to her bear and record me saying "get it together Jasmine" as I often do-so that when she is struggling in public school, she can get a 'reality check'. Outsiders hear about our facility and think that our girls are bad, crazy and scary...but underneath it all, is a little girl that wants a teddy bear for Christmas.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Beneath the facade.
Posted by Rachel Bullock at 8:03 PM
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4 comments:
Rachie are they going to be able to go an do that?
I'm not sure. Our PR person is working on it and we are looking at our budget but I'm def working hard on it!
THat is very sweet. Hope it all works out.
Hey Rach, I love !! all your pictures and all the fun memories . Wouldn't it wonderful if it were possible to include all the children who are hurting to a Family and have them feel the love we felt.
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