The Lighthouse community center

Today I visited The Lighthouse community center in North Philadelphia, this was a productive visit and an encouraging visit. I had to really utilize my speaking skills with the children today, we could not get the VCR to cooperate for my "Wiggly Tooth" video so my entire presentation was speaking, hands on brushing and a lot of Q & A. It was a learning experience for all. One of the things that I tell the Philadelphia children during my introduction is. . . why Mrs. New Jersey is in their Philadelphia neighborhood speaking to them about their teeth. I am there because I have a desire to make all children healthier and I especially do not want to forget where I have grown up, I was born in Darby, PA a small town right on the out skirts of Southwest Philadelphia(2 blocks away.) I hope it is encouraging for them to see the person I have become and the person they all can be. I remember my first presentation, I was a bit nervous and I had difficulty keeping their attention. I can honestly say that I have come a long way, I feel completely comfortable speaking to the children & teachers regardless of the size and conditions!! I have a lot of respect for teachers and all those working to improve the lives of our children. A special thanks to Fidel for your help today, you tried to get that VCR working for me!! Maybe I can come back in when I get my VHS tape converted to DVD!!