Lasting Friendship

Ben got a big surprise today - his friend and peer buddy, Kay, met us at the pool.

Kay and Ben could not stop smiling.

At Ben's school, students from the general education classes can apply to be a peer buddy to a student in the exceptional children's program. Peer buddies help with Special Olympics, field trips and other activities throughout the year.

According to Ben's teacher, the relationships between the students develop into strong friendships. The peer buddies end up visiting the classroom whenever they get a chance - usually every day.

Kay told her mom that Ben chose her as his peer buddy. He got so excited every time she came into the classroom during that first week of school that the teacher had to put them together.

Kay moves to high school this year, but we have plans to stay in touch and get together. This friendship is too special to forget.

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