MAY 7TH *SOMEONE THAT INSPIRES YOU
(took Hannah and her class swimming this morning)
Ms.Hannah Kealoha Foust inspires me everyday in so many ways. How she chooses to communicate with her friends which creates trust, and a space for PURE FUN! Hannah can be SUPER goofy,and just all-out silly!! She LOVES to act which reminds me to quit playing the part of the grown up for a second and snap into an amazing creative world with her. This girl is just 10 yrs. old and she has incredible insight. She listens to her huge heart and bravely follows. Hannah is WICKED SMART! She pretty much scares me with all her in-depth questions about earth, science, and life in general. I then appreciate Ben, and google on a whole new level when her questions come a flyin' and then we get to learn the answers together. On the top of this list of millions of special qualities this sweet soul has that inspire me daily is how she helps her brother. Hannah is always looking out for him, helping him understand things, repeating things to him in several different ways trying to communicate, connect and let John feel understood. When she attends physical therapy with him the therapist comments on how John thrives during those sessions because Hannah shows him that the activities are fun giving him courage, and support to accomplish his goals. Hannah has even shared how it might be fun to be a Physical Therapist to Autistic children when she grows up. Her patience with John is indescribable. In so many ways Hannah is the big sister to John. It can be a lot to handle for anyone let alone a little girl but she does it so easy breezy. Hannah inspires me to be gentle, courageous, patient, make the most of the moment, be supportive, loving, and adventurous in my life and with all my loved ones.
Thank you God for this glorious gift
 in my life- my daughter!