Reflections

Just thought I'd take a moment and reflect on my feelings about this wonderful service-learning class so far. Since we've started to go to UCF I've gained a new found appreciation for those suffering from aphasia. I remember when i was younger my Grandmother had a stroke. Being only 7 years old at the time I never really understood what was going on, or why she only said the word "yeah" and nodded her head. Because I was unaware of her condition, I always treated her in the same way. I think that's why she always enjoyed my company over the adults. The adults used to talk to her like a baby- whereas I always just saw my same old "oma." I try to keep this in mind when working with our patients. I can see in the eyes of my client she knows whats going on and when she tells us stories of her pre-stroke life I know that just because she's endured a stroke doesn't make her any different of a person. I look forward to getting to know her better and more importantly helping her find her way to express herself through photography.