Children's advocate

What a day! First, Hugh came by to ask about what happened in prayer meeting. We discussed the church situation at length.
Then Pearline Carr-Downs came by. She is Ana’s teacher for homeroom and English, I think. She is also the TSP-(Teacher Support Person) who is the one who sees that paper work is filled out for children with special needs. She has a nephew who is being left behind like Shan and she heard, from Shan’s last year teacher, I’m sure, that I had a number to the Advocacy Services. She wanted the number because she was fed up with being given the run-around by our director of SPED, the Superintendent of Education and every one in between. I gave it to her, the name of the person she needed to speak with and got her email so I can email her some links I have found to be helpful for informational purposes. She encouraged me to hang onto every piece of information I have, keep digging, keep pushing, keep learning because they all might need her.
Seems I’ve gained a reputation as being a fighter for the rights of the children. Seems I’ve gained a couple more supporters—this lady and her sister, the mother of the child who is being left behind. I’m excited for more reasons than just that I have someone on my side. I’m excited because it shows clearly that the problems with children getting help or not getting help isn’t racially based. Shan is white, the lady and her nephew are black. I never thought it was, myself, but I have had several people to remark in that direction. I believe this proves that theory wrong. Another reason I am excited is that I believe all of us need a cause—something to push for, something to believe, something to be passionate about, something that not only gives one a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment, but also enhances the life of others. Who better to have their lives enhanced than our children?