 | | Ms. Schibel |
When I was volunteering for Head Start in Madison, Wisconsin a young child ran up to me and tugged my shirt. She needed help, "Wonder Woman, HELP. HELP me Wonder Woman." I froze. I had always admired Wonder Woman as a young child. She was everything I needed in a role model: smart. strong and brunette.
Days later I thought back to the child. After working with people of all ages, its funny to think how young children are really the only ones who really know who you are right away. They have a super power that fades with age. From then on, I tried to become what she saw inside me.
I grew up in St Paul ( a Webster Elementary Alum) and graduated with a bachelor's of science from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. I also have a Master's of Education from St. Mary's.
To add another chapter to my Wonder Woman saga, my 18 month old son was shown a picture of Wonder Woman and was asked, "Who is this?" Guess what he said?
But time passes, super powers fade, as I have said. My youngest was born 3 months early. She has had 4 neurosurgeries and countless other "problems." We were taught by the SUPERNURSES how treat our superhero. When her heart rate fell, she was just "acting naughty" according to them. When she needed immediate medical attention on her brother's birthday, she was just "demanding the be the center of attention." Our superhero is teaching us all through her amazing energy, strength, rebound power and smiles that each of us can make a difference.
Now is your chance. What power do YOU have in this world?
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