Progress!

Today was the kick off for our July training at work. I'm really looking forward to it because it is suppose to be a real in depth look at our company & the work we do. I've been there for about 2 months, yet I feel like a part of a family. I am very thankful for bosses who are so encouraging & supportive. They are constantly pushing me forward & seeing a potential in me I sometimes don't see myself. There has been such amazing progress in my cases & I feel very proud of my natural abilities & skills to work with these amazing children. (other exciting news is that I will be taking on my 4th case next week!) It takes a lot of patience & passion to do this every day, & I don't think I could do it without the support of all these people. Matt has also been really supportive since I started with the company. I like that he always asks how my sessions went even if he doesn't always understand my excitement about a client showing progress. (for example a client independently asked for a "book" the other day, & it made me SO excited! To some that doesn't seem like a huge accomplishment, but in my field that's something to celebrate about) Matt's support encourages me to suck it up when I am brought through negative experiences with the job i.e. the constantly changing schedules & the financial sacrifices. & for that I love him more.


I want to share an email that was sent out by all the supervisors to all the staff yesterday, It made me so happy &  fired me up!


"I've been so impressed since the first day she walked in the door and joined us for role play.  I continue to be impressed with her on the case with C***.  Beatriz is very personable and compassionate.  She is creative and patient.  What's more, Beatriz will "feel the fear and do it anyway" and doesn't run from a challenge.  I like how she seizes an opportunity to push C*** to the next level, but in a thoughtful way.  He's making a lot of great progress!  Thanks Beatriz!!" 




I'll leave you with this:
"If you see your work as only a job, then it's dragging you away from what you really want to be doing. If you see it as a calling, then it is no longer a toiling sacrifice. Instead, it becomes an expression of you, a part of you."

Late night update

I can't believe Matt & I have been engaged for 3 months! Time flies fast. Also, I've had my Behavior Technician title for a month! My boss spoke to me today about giving me my raise & promotion in August. It will be here sooner than I think. The last 8 months of my life have flown by! I have been very fortunate to experience all that I've experienced. I am learning a lot & growing all at the same time. I wouldn't change anything about my life. The stresses of money are there, but Matt & I are doing really good not spending unwisely... We treat ourselves every once in a while, but we're smart about it. I am happy that everything we do & every decision we make is working towards our marriage. Learning what each others' priorities are & working with one another to meet goals brings us closer to being ready for marriage. We have a lot to learn, & we're getting there. I am so excited for the next few days, but especially Saturday, Maddie & Alycia & David will be accompanying Matt & I on our hike. I am so happy to be spending so much time with them. They are so important to me.

I have a lot of errands to run tomorrow, & only one client from 5-7pm. I think I'll go for a run after my session.