I couldn't do two difficult posts in one day. It's been hard enough to process everything that is going on internally, let alone trying to communicate it out to friends and family.
Alex has finally chosen a path - at least for this coming year. And that path is working at Camphill Ballytobin in Ireland. Yes, I said Ireland!
Camphill is an international charitable trust working with people with intellectual disabilities and other kinds of special needs. This one in particular is working with children with special needs.
Alex's 12th grade end of year trip was working at a Camphill in Pennsylvania and he did an amazing job there. Though it was difficult at times, he truly enjoyed his overall experience and, after taking time off this past year doing three different jobs, decided that this is what he wants to do next.
He has been accepted and has to wait for his passport to come, then he will be on his way.
So, in a few more weeks Alex will be packed up and boarding a plane to Callan, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland.
I am incredibly proud of him and glad to see him continue the work that he seemed to connect to and do so well at back when he was in 12th grade in high school. He has an amazing skill working with all children of all ages, but to be able to handle and connect to children with special needs is completely amazing and humbling and awe inspiring for me.
More to come on the exact date he leaves - and then from there, hopefully lots of photos and emails and skype calls to keep up with his next year in Ireland!
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