Today at the Development Workshop we worked on more fine
motor activities. When I initially get to the center, the clients are in
transition so I end up either talking to them or playing games. Today we played
Uno, and it got INTENSE. The +4’s were rolling and I ended up having to draw 12
cards. After I gathered my cards we continued playing and one client got angry
and pushed another one. At this point the teacher asked if there could have
been a better way to handle the situation, like maybe expressing what was
wrong. I felt uncomfortable for a moment because I don’t know how to deal with
conflict effectively and I’m still not entirely comfortable with those who seem
so different.
After Uno we weaved yarn through plastic mesh, which is
actually pretty difficult. Some were really good at it while others were new to
the idea. I wasn’t able to stay for the whole activity but I liked how the
activities were designed to build on each other. The teacher told the clients
they were working on being able to sew on a button, and asked why that would be
an important skill to learn.
It reminded me that no matter where one is on the
development scale, there’s always room to grow; to learn more. It reminded me
of how much our Heavenly Father shows us patience and is willing to do anything
to help us progress, to develop, to improve. And I’m so thankful. I only wish I
could see everything as clearly as He does.
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