Helping

     Today was my day for helping out at Willow Creek Academy in Sausalito. It is a weekly occurrence when I try to do something for others, in this case two 7th grade boys. Today the teacher told me he has seen improvement in their writing, so I must be getting through a little. Because I have been working with the boys since the beginning of the school year I find I am even able to help them with ideas of courteousness. Perhaps they are not getting these ideas from other sources, or maybe ignore the ideas presented to them. Because I kind of fit into the grandmother role they seem to respond to me. It is gratifying to say the least. I love dealing with young kids! It helps me to understand what's going on in the world for them--so much to deal with and so complicated compared to my time of youth.