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She is in her early twenties.
Her face is like a Spanish angel.
She has cerebral palsy
and spends most of her time in a wheel chair
because she can't bear any weight on her legs
 
We still dance
I stand in front on her chair
and  grasp the arm rests,
she reaches up and grabs my forearms.
 
The music begins;
 
 


My class loves Janet Jackson, Elvis, The Beatles, and Destiny's Child.

Every once in a while I can sneak something else in,

but today, Janet will do.

Maria will talk, if she's excited

and usually she talks about Marc

She has a huge crush on him

"Where is Marc?"

"Who, that yo-yo?  Oh spit!"

She always laughs when I say, "Oh spit"

So I try to fit it in whenever I can

"Maria, if I hear one more word about Marc, I'll scream!"

We whirl around the gym floor

and she grabs my head, she's very strong when she wants to be

and she's laughing

as I say

"He looks exactly like my garbage man!  I wish he'd take a giant leap right into the dumpster out back!  I'm working hard here!  Ow, I can't breath!"

She's holding my head tighter and it's difficult to move her chair now

I begin to sing, "Nobody loves me, everybody hates me, guess I'll go eat worms!"

Then I drop to the floor faking my exhaustion.

She breaks into gales of laughter.

They pay me too much for this job!



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Comments

  • MissMimi said on Mar 19, 2008....
    Pickers, I have no idea what to say, you have touched my heart that deeply with this post.  What a special woman you are.  I can feel how her soul must just fly across the floor.  Thank you for the work you do.
  • rupert7 said on Mar 19, 2008....
    cerebral palsy is a cruel disease, I don't know this young woman but I want to thank you for bringing some happiness into her life. I don't have any medals picks but have a big hug! ((((((((((((((((((((((((((hug))))))))))))))))))))))))) your wonderful!
  • Me-Myself&I said on Mar 19, 2008....
    that was wonderful! thanks for sharing such a precious moment. cool *smile*
    what a great job to have. alot of rewards. Take care ~see ya
  • secretlife said on Mar 19, 2008....
    you made my day here missy.
    great post.
    they're lucky to have someone like you!
  • Mamie said on Mar 19, 2008....

    Pickers, have I told you lately that I love you? You have made my day as well....xoxoxox mamie

  • GrapeKoolaid said on Mar 19, 2008....
    [smiles] 

    I don't have anything else to add...  Everyone above me said what I would have. 

    Oh!  I got one! 

    I knew there was something about you...  :)
  • quietone said on Mar 19, 2008....
    you have a very special gift pickers!  :)  I am so glad that these  people have you in their lives.
  • pickersplock said on Mar 19, 2008....
    Aw guys, you're embarrasing me!
    You see, they make me happy too!
    If anyone wants to read the other posts about my work, I'm putting the links below;
     
     
     
     
     
  • skald said on Mar 19, 2008....
    She is lovely and this is a beautiful video 
  • travelr712 said on Mar 19, 2008....
    i think you're the first person i've ever heard say they pay you too much! you really gotta love what you do for you to feel like that! btw, any surplus you feel undeserved, send to:
     
    travelr712
    poorbroke way
    hoboe, NJ
    07714
  • pickersplock said on Mar 19, 2008....
    Trav, haha!
    Skald, thank you!  I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoy your pictures!
  • mobil said on Mar 19, 2008....
    Life is an odd place Pickers, very few people could do what you are doing with your dance kids. I know I could not relate in the way you describe here.
     
    Good for you, and there is so much that you get in return for your efforts. Nothing asked for, but it's there in a big way.......thanks Pickers
  • pickersplock said on Mar 20, 2008....
    Aw, Mobil, I'm very lucky to be able to do what I love!
  • fearing said on Mar 20, 2008....
    I'm so happy for you Pickers.   Jobs like this make a difference.  This was so sweet to read.
  • pickersplock said on Mar 20, 2008....
    Thank you, Fearing!
  • queenparanoia said on Mar 20, 2008....
    pickers... this why i like you twin... i hope you share more about your fulfilling job... =)

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We had a big dance competition and a couple of big performances coming up, and I am very frustrated. Seriously missing Kincaid's friendship right now.

And its stupid and completely selfish. Which makes me feel even worse....
Or does Aaron Neville..................

Meh

I'm running out of title ideas today....
Yes once again my mother....
A song I wrote, it was aimed for pop but now has more of a rock feel than I originally intended....