everything happens for a reason

Everyone always says that, but until you experience you don't understand what it means. I have experienced many times where this is true. Cullen started recieving speech services when he was 14 months old. He was not saying one word, not even Momma. He learned so much from his speech teacher and now he no longer qualifies! At the time, it was tough to learn your child has delays and the whole process of going through an "Individualized Education Program (IEP)" was difficult. Cullen's delays were minor in comparison what some parents have to go through. All of those processes have given me the knowledge and education to be able to take part in IEP meetings in my new role within my school. "Everything happens for a reason." Those lessons have helped me to help parents through the process within my own school!