Life is funny. For the past 11 years I have been a stay at home dad and loved it, up until recently that is. Don't get me wrong, I still love being with my kiddos but now that they are in school, what's a guy to do. I figured it was time to get a job. The hard part was finding one that worked with their schedule and provided me a lot of flexibility. Where better to start than the School District that they attend.
I was fortunate to teach Computer Science in a Catholic school in Wisconsin quite a few years ago. I was never certified to teach but as a specialist we could get away with it. I loved working with the kids but never really got it. I recently applied as a Classified Substitute with our school district and was accepted. What I have found recently is that I love working with the special kiddos, you know the ones that need the extra help.
The past week I have been blessed to work 1 on 1 with a young fellow who is a cancer survivor. He had a brain tumor and is kinda hanging in there. I walk away every damn day feeling that I learned more from him than he learned from me. There is probably a lot of truth to that statement too. This kid never asked for cancer but his attitude is that he is kicking it's ass EDD. I am sure that if I had not been involved here on KTC, I would have a completely different outlook on his situation. Since starting this new job, compassion, patience, and understanding have taken a new meaning. My own kids are benefiting from my new position. I just hope that I can continue to be able to work with these kids that require so much attention.
