I work in our local Elementary School in the Autism Support Classroom. I have found that many Moms of Special Needs kiddos find their way into the Special Needs work world. Cathartic, giving back, sharing knowledge are some motives to name a few. But that too is for another time.
So, this knitter drops off these ten hats for our Classroom yesterday. She is known at The Hat Lady, a local legend who knits beautiful hats and donates them to the deserving. Her intention is to touch lives in the community in some small way. Upon dropping off the hats at the School Office, she explained that she met a nice Teacher at the local Coffee Shop in December. She was so inspired by the fabulous classroom this teacher described, that she chose us as her next recipient.
This action created quite an uproar in our school community. Who was it that inspired this Hat Lady to give like this? Emails were sent asking to solve this enigma. Texts inquired who was the mystery Teacher. Why was our classroom the lucky one?
In the end, it really doesn't matter who, why, when? The gesture made us feel special as Teachers. We happen to work in a very intense classroom with 8 rather needy, challenging, and remarkable kiddos. We dream about these students...become obsessed with them...worry and love them. We admire and appreciate the Hat Lady because she "gets it." She understands that our kids require great effort, patience, and the necessity to dig deep. The Hat Lady is telling us Thank You. She is recognizing our students and their families as deserving of a warm and colorful hat. A gift given for free. A gift honoring our community. Thank you Hat Lady.
To read more about The Hat Lady, go to:
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/03/camp_hill_hat_lady.html
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