Time is Flying By
Always remember people who have helped you along the way, and don’t forget to lift someone up. Roy T. Bennett As I write my article for this end-of-year edition of The Leaflet, I find myself very aware of how quickly time is flying by. It seems as if just yesterday I was writing my New […]
DSP Week 2022
Compassion is the keen awareness of the interdependence of all things. -Thomas Merton In a couple of weeks we, and all agencies like ours throughout the country, will be celebrating Direct Support Professional Recognition Week (September 11-17). It is a great opportunity to focus on the incredibly committed, attentive direct support workforce that is the […]
I think we can see things moving in the right direction…
Dance. Smile. Giggle. Marvel. TRUST. HOPE. LOVE. WISH. BELIEVE. Most of all, enjoy every moment of the journey, and appreciate where you are at this moment instead of always focusing on how far you have to go. -Mandy Hale The Illinois legislature concluded their budget session early this year and I am personally heartened by […]
A Simple Meditation
Due to the pandemic the last two and a half years have been very challenging because of the isolation and the heightened concern over our loved ones – those we serve – or ourselves, contracting the COVID-19 virus. This situation, in addition to the divisive social and political atmosphere in our country, as well as […]
Walking in Joy
If you walk in joy, happiness is close behind. Todd Stocker I’ve had several people over the years who have approached me with somewhat disgruntled expressions and asked, “Why are you always coming up with different ways to try and get money from us? You’ve got the Walk ‘n Roll, the Gala, Giving Tuesday, heck, […]
DSP Recognition Week 2021
The National Direct Support Professional (DSP) Appreciation Week this year is being held from Sept. 12th through Sept. 18th.