By Lucia Gvozjakova | Project Manager at Andreas
It was Tuesday and assistant Janka was on the way to pick up Kubko and Alin from school and take them to the Autistic centre Andreas. It was a pleasant spring day and everything was as usual. Phlegmatic Alin was walking side by side with Janka and curious Kubko was walking a few meters ahead of them. A bus was arriving at the bus stop as they were approaching it. Kubko, who is eager to be the first, didn’t hesitate and got on the bus. Despite the fact Janka with Alin tried to open the closed bus door, the bus moved ahead. Kubko was sitting in the bus and Janka with Alin were disappearing out of his sight. What might have he been thinking about? Did he realize he was lost without his assistant? A lady who saw what happened told him: “Don’t worry, you can get off at the next stop and wait for them”. It was wise and logical advice but not for a twenty-one-year-old autistic Kubko. Kubko has never been in such a complicated situation alone without “his” close person. Nobody knows how the things would end up if Marika didn’t help.
Marika, a twenty-four-year old young woman/angel, who was aware of the situation decided to help. She got off the bus with Kubko and came back to the previous bus stop. Unfortunately, Janka and Alin weren’t there anymore. They decided to look for Kubko. They alarmed the parents, bus drivers, police and so on. They believed somebody would find him and accompany him.
In the meantime, Marika wanted from Kubko to remember the way back to school and take them there. Kubko was doing very well but halfway he got stuck. He might have said to himself: “Isn’t it too late for school? I have already been there today!” Marika didn’t give up. She was asking people passing by and searching on google. Finally, she found the school and called there. The school contacted the parents. It most probably isn’t necessary to describe how happy everybody was.
Such situations are any teachers or assistants’ nightmares. However, there are some positive aspects to look at. What would I do, what would you do in such a situation? Are we ready to help? If angels are among us, they are like Marika. And they might be travelling in public transportation. Thank you, Marika!
Written by Lucia, Kubko and Alin’s assistant
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