I have started up my part-time job in the psychology field as a Children's Attendant Care Worker, and I love it.  My supervisor loves me too, and you will see why in a moment.

I had a 12 year old client whom tried to hurt me the other day by attempting to punch me, push me into things, and destroy my phone.  This is the worst case I have ever had.  This was all over a toy, and I cannot disclose his name.  I had to call the police to intervene, and they felt that it was right to send him to the ER.  I guess on the way there he was saying stuff to them that the foster parent and I have never heard of before like:  murdering people when he grew up, Marilyn Manson, and having a demon in him.  I do believe it is a spiriutal issue, but also a psychological one as well.  I told the police officer (the same one that came to my apt. the night I was raped in its irony), that I never heard of it before, and he did try to tell me how to do my job at times, which I did not appreciate because it wasn't his place.  I went through the necessary protocol to avoid hospitalization, but had no choice for his behavior.  He was even rebellious against the officers at Wal-Mart, so they did handcuff him and carry him out of the store as well as later called an Ambulance.  My supervisor was willing to leave everything to comfort me, but I told her that I was fine and would later vent on my fiance' about it, which I did do later, and has helped a lot too.  Since the situation my supervisor loves how I handled it, and even before then wanted me to lead a Psychosocial group (I am hesitant because my strengths are with adults when it comes to counseling), but am going to in the next year start up a local group for survivors of rape, incest, and abuse once I get farther along in my recovery as well as feel ready enough to handle others issues as well.  As far as I know he is no longer apart of our services, and the foster mothers has given him up.  My heart breaks for him, and all I can do is pray.  I don't believe he is fully properly diagnosed because I think he could have Anti-Social Personality Disorder, Bi-Polar Disorder, or Schizophrenia; although, he is currently diagnosed with Autism and MR.  I believe there is more to it with his behavior that has not been fully figured out.  Does this make sense?  Ever since then I have been talking, writing, going out with my fiance', and enjoying my cat to take care of myself before school starts up tomorrow.

I don't think I will get another case again like that, but you never know.  I will hopefully hear something as soon as tomorrow or Tuesday on the Homeless Shelter job because I am awaiting for my background check to come back clear like it did with the part-time job I have now.  I am very excited, and will keep you updated.

I was talking to my mom today about theology, and giving advice as well as Bible history thoughout it.  I enjoyed the conversation.  My mom believes I have made progress since the rape, and I do too.  I have noticed that I am more calm.  Have you all noticed anything that I am not aware of?  If so, please share?  I have been taking it one day at a time, and am still struggling with my daily quiet time, but I know in His timing it will get easier.

I start up school tomorrow with MCC, and in March I will resume with Liberty University.  I am excited and scared all at the same time.  My first two classes are Small Groups Involvement and Into. to Preaching.  These are going to be awesome classes!!!!!