I had a horrible migraine on Tuesday and one of my supervisors covered one of my kids.  No questions asked; in fact he insisted I go home. It was nice to feel that supported.  I guess it helped that I got sick all over the Asst. Principals trashcan.  But seriously, its just lovely to know the people you work with are there for you.

On Wednesday when I returned I was waiting for my kid by the front office.  As he got off the bus he ran right up to me and said, "Banessa, I missed you. Are you okay?".  Not only was that the cutest thing ever but he displayed empathy. That meant more to me than his adorable pronunciation of my name.  There is a huge misconception that kids with ASD do not display empathy.  It's funny because every kid I have ever worked with has crushed that myth with their kind heart a 1000 times over. Just a little food for thought.

I keep going back and forth; back and forth.  This was definitely a fighting moment for me to stay.