I finally met my Little Sister! Whom I will now refer to as S. I think I mentioned her first name earlier, but for confidentiality reasons and all that other good stuff, I think she'll be S from here on out.
S is 12 years old and just finishing up 6th grade at a private school here in town that specializes in learning disorders and dyslexia. We had a great time getting to know each other a little bit, and discovering that we have several interests in common - reading, animals, spending time outdoors, shopping...you know, the works. She is very involved in a local program called PALS - People and Animal Learning Services, Inc., which provides a therapeutic horseback riding program. S is very into riding and showed me a scrapbook full of riding-related photos and prizes. How perfect! I told S that my sister-in-law has horses, and that perhaps we can go riding out there together this summer.
We also chatted about books and reading (she is just as much a fan of the library as I am!), dog-walking (she is a serious dog lover - I even met her dog, who was patiently waiting in the car outside), and baking. I think this is a good match and I know we will have a lot of fun together!
We will be hanging out next Wednesday for the first time one-on-one...and I am really looking forward to it. I'll keep you posted!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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7 comments:
She sounds so sweet! Have fun!!
I'm so happy that the meeting went well! Kids can be funny sometimes (as I'm sure you know) and have a hard time opening up...but it seems like you guys hit it off right from the start! It's really sweet what you are doing for her!
Sounds like a perfect match. I hope you enjoy your time. And by the, those "Overheard in your office" quotes you posted are HILARIOUS!
It sounds like a great match! I cannot wait to hear more about your time with S!
YAY! This is all so great!
I can't wait to see how your relationship will go. You're so awesome for doing this!
:)
it's so great that you're doing this! :)
Hello! I just ran across your blog and just wanted to say I think it is awesome you are a Big Sister! I have aspecial place for the program because well, thats where I work! ;) I run the Community-Based program at the BBBS in Waterloo, IA. Sounds like thats the program your doing. I hope your match is going well!
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