Jugglers, hoola hoops, pumpkins, paint, balloons and farm animals! This fall has been full of delightful activity. As residents drove into the apartments last Friday, the grass and parking lots were filled with kids learning to juggle and with hoola hoops and balloons flying. Kay, our wonderful volunteer who hired the jugglers made a comment. She said, “ I think these kids should have the same things our kids had.” Well, ok, maybe my kids never had a professional juggler at their birthday party. But, lets give them something even better!
The glow on C.J.’s face said it all when the timing finally clicked and he could keep 3 balls flying in the air. He had learned something new. He was good at it. So an afternoon of fun becomes something even better: an opportunity for a new skill learned and a confidence gained.
-- Suzanne Wallace
