WDSRA – The Lessons Learned

November is the season of gratitude. It’s a time to slow down and think about the people, experiences and moments that have enriched our lives. After spending time with families and participants here are the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA), I found myself thinking about what I’ve learned from them over the years. And one thing became very clear… I’ve learned far more from them than I ever expected. They’ve taught me to celebrate the small victories. Life comes with plenty of big milestones: graduations, promotions, weddings, the birth of a child. We mark them with parties, dinners, photos, and celebrations, as we should. But some of the moments that stay with me the longest are much smaller. It might be someone finding a new friend. Bowling a strike for the first time. Getting on the bus independently. Introducing yourself to someone new. Walking into a program without Mom or Dad and realizing, I can do this. They may seem like little things from the outside. But