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Curmudgeon's Corner
cur-mud-geon: anyone who hates hypocrisy and pretense and has the temerity to say so; anyone with the habit of pointing out unpleasant facts in an engaging and humorous manner
Village Buzz - December 1st...
Police dog Bosco undergoing surgery
The health of a beloved canine contributor to the community could be at risk.
Germantown Police Department police dog Bosco is having surgery this afternoon to remove a mass that may be cancerous.
Officer Bosco, used by the department for the last four years to detect a variety of drugs and search for suspects and endangered people, has been experiencing health problems, and doctors discovered the mass during an examination Nov. 26.
Germantown Police Chief Peter Hoell said the surgery, at an estimated cost of $2,000 to $3,000, could be the first step in saving the 6-year-old dog.
"We are going to hope for the best and prepare for the worst," Hoell said.
It is unknown whether additional treatment will be necessary, so the department is seeking any help the public is willing to offer to offset the cost of Bosco's medical bills. Checks made payable to the Germantown Police Department K-9 Fund can be mailed to the department, N112 W16877 Mequon Road, Germantown, WI 53022, or dropped off in person.
"At this point we'll take things day by day," Hoell said, adding that the department is committed to doing everything it can to cure Bosco.
For information, call the department at (262) 253-7788.
Sendik's Food Markets In The News...
Employee's story spurs record-breaking drive
Sendik's delivers 50 tons of food, $18,000 to Second Harvest
By JANE FORD-STEWART
Posted: Nov. 25, 2008
The largest one-time retail donation in the 26-year history of America's Second Harvest of Wisconsin food bank was made last week by the Balistreri-owned Sendik's Food Markets, headquartered in Whitefish Bay.
Village Buzz - December 2nd...
Meeting With Assembly-person Elect Dan Knodl...
I enjoyed a meeting and cup of coffee with Dan Knodl on the Friday after Thanksgiving. He had indicated a willingness to meet since we hadn't yet had that opportunity.
Fun With Words...
Here it goes...
You can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish.
I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me.
Police were called to a daycare center where a three-year old was resisting a rest.
Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He's all right now.
The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference.
When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate.
A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.
When the smog lifts in Los Angeles, U.C.L.A.
A thief fell and broke his leg in wet cement. He became a hardened criminal.
The dead batteries were given out free of charge.
A dentist and a manicurist fought tooth and nail.
A bicycle can't stand alone. It is two tired.
A will is a dead giveaway.
A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.
If you don't pay your exorcist, you can get repossessed.
You are stuck with your debt if you can't budge it.
A lot of money is tainted; 'taint yours and 'taint mine.
Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end.
When you've seen one shopping center, you've seen a mall.
When she saw her first strands of gray hair, she thought she'd dye.
Bakers trade bread recipes on a knead to know basis.
Santa's helpers are subordinate clauses.
Acupuncture; a jab well done.
We Voted For Change...
And, we're going to get 'change' if the Democrats have their way...and that seems likely.
Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) retained his seat in the senate yesterday so the Democrats will not have the magic number necessary to absolutely control the senate. The outcome in Minnesota is still somewhat in question, but, at the rate that new votes for the Democrat candidate are being 'found', I suspect that he'll prevail.
Village Buzz - December 3rd...
Open Seats...
Dave Magill has confirmed that he has filed papers indicating he would not be standing for re-election to the Germantown School Board's At Large Seat #1. His term expires in April, 2009. So far, I am unaware of any person filing to run for that open seat, but there is still plenty of time for that to happen.
Recent Readings...
I find myself reading more contemplative things these days as we move from one political era to the next. I have long admired Winston Churchill and was reminded, reading some anecdotes, of just how important humor and the ability to use self-deprecation can be in the role of a leader. Some of those anecdotes follow:
During a visit to America, Churchill was invited to a buffet luncheon at which cold fried chicken was served. Returning for a second helping, he asked politely, "May I have some breast?" "Mr. Churchill", replied his hostess, "in this country we ask for white meat or dark meat." Churchill apologized profusely. The following morning, the lady received a magnificent orchid from her guest of honor. The accompanying card read: "I would be most obliged if you would pin this on your white meat."
Too Naive...
Two different classroom experiences in the past two days have convinced me that I am too naive for my own good.
Zellner Case Shows WEAC Clout...
The case concerning Robert Zellner, a former Cedarburg teacher who has been in and out of the news for some 3 years over the viewing of pornography on a school computer on a Sunday afternoon, shows the clout that is wielded by the state teachers' union, WEAC.
It also gives us a look at binding arbitration which might be handy for us as the whole QEO issue comes at us again given the control exerted by WEAC over elected officials in Wisconsin.
Village Buzz - December 8th...
Officer Bosco Update...
I received an e-mail today from Chief Pete Hoell who had this to say:
Economic Trickle-Down...
There is debate over whether or not the "trickle-down" theory of economics functions as advertised. I have a friend whom we'll refer to as John Jones for the purposes of this Blog since he prefers to remain anonymous. He feels that he can attest to the fact that "trickle-down" is alive and well.
John Jones is a small business owner. He is a professional and sells his services to clients. That process often finds him traveling and sometimes traveling for several weeks at a time. This creates, as you can imagine, some pretty hefty travel bills by the time flights, hotels and meals are all totaled up.
John Doe Investigation...
A story in the morning Journal Sentinel by Mike Johnson discusses a John Doe investigation ordered by Waukesha County Circuit Judge Ralph Ramirez at the request of a Mr. James M. Hermann who was a Germantown resident at the time of his arrest.
The John Doe is supposedly set so that the judge can compel testimony to determine if Mr. Hermann's rights were violated when he was taken to Community Memorial Hospital where officers ordered that blood be drawn for testing. The officers supposedly were concerned that he might have been using a controlled substance and sought the blood draw to make that determination.
A "Simple" Traffic Stop...
Our Citizen Police Academy group went through the next to last week of education last evening and the subject was traffic stops. Officer Ray Borden had enlisted the aid of two graduates of earlier classes and they posed as drivers and/or passengers in vehicles that we were to stop in mock situations.
I had been on an earlier 'ride along' so I expected to have an edge last evening. That was a mistake, as I learned pretty quickly. Even the simplest of traffic stops is a situation in which every police officer must stay fully alert and aware in order to assure his or her own safety and that of the vehicle occupants. In reality, there is no "simple" traffic stop.
Village Buzz - December 11th...
Officer Bosco Fund Well-Supported...
A morning press release from Chief Pete Hoell brought good news.
I was struck as I read the morning Wall Street Journal with two items appearing on page A2:
California adopted the nation's toughest, most far-reaching greenhouse gas emissions policy yesterday. It likely will further exacerbate the economic plight in that state by placing new burdens costing untold dollars on the state's businesses while also creating the vaunted cap-and-trade program that is to become effective by 2012. That will create the market for businesses to sell their capacities for creation of greenhouse gases to others who need more capacity to do the same. Greenhouse gases are thought to trap heat rising up from the earth, thus adding to the "global warming" that is so far an unproved theory.
Shame & Pride...
I was on the road this morning during Jay Weber's talk show and heard a discussion between a caller and Jay. She had recently written a paper for a degree program in which she is/was enrolled and offered some of the things she had uncovered in her research.
The general discussion had to do with people abusing the various safety nets that have been created by government to assist people who have fallen on hard times. It had begun with a discussion of obesity, spun off to people using food support programs who made poor choices in food purchased, and hit on school meal programs and the waste that occurs.
Caroling Experience...
We had the opportunity to go caroling with a group from our church last evening. There were some twenty of us and we visited three assisted living centers in Menomonee Falls and Germantown.
The experience was uplifting and a bit concerning...all at the same time. It was uplifting to see the smiles of gratitude and to watch as members of our 'audiences' began to sing along to some of the old favorite Christmas hymns and secular tunes.
Global Warming Debate...
The global warming 'debate' seems to be rather slanted judging from reports in the mainstream media. We seldom hear from those who question the premise, and those few references tend, from my perspective, to be used in an effort to 'debunk' the debunkers. (The references to UN IPCC that follow, by the way, are for the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.)
The full report of the U.S. Senate Minority includes the dissent of more than 650 scientists, some of whom are former supporters of the premise, as contrasted with the 52 scientists who wrote the Majority report. Snippets from the Minority report as shown on that website include:
"I am a skeptic...Global warming has become a new religion." - Nobel Prize Winner for Physics, Ivar Giaever.
"Since I am no longer affiliated with any organization nor receiving any funding, I can speak quite frankly...As a scientist I remain skeptical." - Atmospheric Scientist Dr. Joanne Simpson, the first woman in the world to receive a PhD in meteorology and formerly of NASA who has authored more than 190 studies and has been called "among the most preeminent scientists of the last 100 years."
"Warming fears are the 'worst scientific scandal in the history'...When people come to know what the truth is, they will feel deceived by science and scientists." - UN IPCC Japanese Scientist Dr. Kiminori Itoh, an award-winning PhD environmental physical chemist.
"The IPCC has actually become a closed circuit; it doesn't listen to others. It doesn't have open minds...I am really amazed that the Nobel Peace Prize has been given on scientifically incorrect conclusions by people who are not geologists." - Indian geologist Dr. Arun D. Ahluwalia at Punjab University and a board member of if UN-supported International Year of the Planet.
"The models and forecasts of the UN IPCC 'are incorrect because they are only based on mathematical models and presented results at scenarios that do not include, for example, solar activity." - Victor Manuel Velasco Herrera, a researcher at the Institute of Geophysics of the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
"It is a blatant lie put forth in the media that makes it seem there is only a fringe of scientists who don't buy into anthropogenic global warming." - U.S. Government Atmospheric Scientist Stanley B. Goldenberg of the Hurricane Research Division of NOAA.
"Even doubling or tripling the amount of carbon dioxide will virtually have little impact, as water vapour and water condensed on particles as clouds dominate the worldwide scene and always will." - Geoffrey G. Duffy, a professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering of the University of Auckland, NZ.
"After reading [UN IPCC chairman] Pachauri's asinine comment [comparing skeptics to] Flat Earthers, it's hard to remain quiet." - Climate statistician Dr. William M. Briggs, who specializes in the statistics of forecast evaluation, serves on the American Meteorological Society's Probability and Statistics Committee and as an Associate Editor of Monthly Weather Review.
"For how many years must the planet cool before we begin to understand that the planet is not warming? For how many years must cooling go on?" Geologist Dr. David Gee the chairman of the science committee of the 2008 International Geological Congress who has authored 130 plus peer reviewed papers, and is currently at Uppsala University in Sweden.
"Gore prompted me to start delving into the science again and I quickly found myself solidly in the skeptic camp...Climate models can at best be useful for explaining climate changes after the fact." - Meteorologist Hajo Smit of Holland, who reversed his belief in man-made warming to become a skeptic, is a former member of the Dutch UN IPCC committee.
"Many [scientists] are now searching for a way to back out quietly (from promoting warming fears), without having their professional careers ruined." - Atmospheric physicist James A. Peden, formerly of the Space Research and Coordination Center in Pittsburgh.
"Creating an ideology pegged to carbon dioxide is a dangerous nonsense...The present alarm on climate change is an instrument of social control, a pretext for major business and political battle. It became an ideology, which is concerning." - Environmental Scientist Professor Delagado Domingos of Portugal, the founder of the Numerical Weather Forecast group, has more than 150 published articles.
"CO2 emissions make absolutely no difference one way or another...Every scientist knows this, but it doesn't pay to say so...Global warming, as a political vehicle, keeps Europeans in the driver's seat and developing nations walking barefoot." - Dr. Takeda Kunihiko, vice-chancellor of the Institute of Science and Technology Research at Chubu University in Japan.
"The [global warming] scaremongering has its justification in the fact that it is something that generates funds." - Award-winning Paleontologist Dr. Eduardo Tonni, of the Committee for Scientific Research in Buenos Aires and head of the Paleontology Department at the University of La Plata.
I Wonder If...
I wonder if these two things are at all related?
I recall hearing several times about military members' absentee ballots not being counted during the past two election cycles. Having been a military member, that has always rankled me. It seems unbelievable to me that those people who are defending our freedoms, including the right to vote, would be denied their right to cast their ballot.
Village Buzz - December 16th...
John Doe Investigation Follow-Up...
My Blog of December 10th dealt with the John Doe investigation ordered by Waukesha County Circuit Judge Ralph Ramirez at the request of a prisoner by the name of James M. Hermann. Mr. Hermann had been arrested in a disorderly conduct-domestic violence situation and claimed his rights were violated by Germantown Police officers.
This & That...
Several things keep coming to mind this morning and I can't choose between them so...
Frivolous Court Actions...
Let's Thank Our Military Members...
Xerox, teamed with many other organizations (including Manpower here in Milwaukee) has developed a mechanism through which we each can say thanks to a member of the military serving overseas. By logging on to the Let's Say Thanks site, you will be given the choice of several card designs and then the verse you wish it to include.
Citizen Police Academy...
I've mentioned, several times, the fact that I had been participating in the 8th class to go through the Germantown Police Department's Citizen Police Academy (CPA). Our group 'graduated' last night after our final session which involved Officer Jeff Schnell and Officer Bosco (who sure seems to be healthy in spite of a couple of shaved spots following his recent medical adventure...Bosco, that is; not Jeff Schnell).
The CPA operates under the guidance of Crime Prevention and DARE Officer Ray Borden with Chief Hoell's full support and with the full cooperation of the various officers, detectives and support staff who were our instructors over the past three months, and who all take compensatory time (if it is available at all) instead of overtime for these activities. A tip of the hat to all will follow at the end of this piece.
What Better Than Butterflies For A Day Like Today?
As I sit and ponder the increasing snow depth, the overturned garbage and recycling container curbside and the growing barrier at the end of my driveway, I managed to find something to take me to warmer thoughts:
Stan Sesser has a great article in the morning Wall Street Journal (which I accessed online since I didn't think my mailbox held my copy yet today) about one of my favorite creatures...the Monarch.
Village Buzz - December 19th...
Germantown Streets...
Our village employees are doing a great job today on the remains of the snow storm that appeared to dump about 12 inches on my house. Our street had a swipe taken by about 6:30AM today so that it was passable. I have resorted to paying to have my driveway plowed and that had been done before 7:30AM. After some clean-up shoveling, I decided to drive to my office only to find that parking lot full of snow and just beginning to be cleared, so I deferred until later. The traffic was sparse at that time.
Coming Winners & Losers...
I do not intend to take any sides in this piece, but to simply state the facts as I see them. If you feel that I stray, please express your thoughts in a comment.
Things You May Not have Known...
In thumbing through the week-end Sunday Post publication of the Conley Group, I came across "Things You May Not Have Known About Christmas" and thought you might find them of interest:
The first manufactured Christmas ornaments were sold in 1880 by what used to be the Woolworth department store.
Christmas trees originally used lighted candles, and a bucket of water was typically kept close by for obvious reasons.
Construction workers first erected an undecorated tree at Rockefeller Center in New York and thus began the tradition celebrated each Christmas.
The shortened form "Xmas", while viewed as being sacrilegious by some, is actually derived from Christ's name and has been popular in Europe since the 1500s; it is believed to be derived from the Greek "Xristos", which means Christ.
Candy canes were always white until the 1950s when a machine was invented that could put red stripes on the canes. So reports the National Confectioners Association.
The idea of Christmas cards supposedly started in Britain in the 1830s.
Boston banned the celebration of Christmas from 1659 until 1682.
I am happy for some of these things and can easily do without others. Must be the "Curmudgeon" coming out :-)
Be Careful For What You Wish...
Politicians, of every stripe, tend to make lots of promises in order to get our votes. Once they are in office, or even as they prepare to assume the office, we begin to see and hear the back-tracking. That has gotten into full swing already on the national level and is beginning on the state level.
We are being reminded now that the economic downturn may not end in the next year even though we may've been led to believe that while viewing campaign commercials and listening to speeches. I recall hearing that this could very well be changing by June, 2009, for example.
Village Buzz - December 23rd...
Wow! It's Snowing Again (Still)...
The last prognostication I heard from the weather professionals this morning indicated that we could have another foot of snow between now and Christmas.
My Reason For Celebrating...
From the Contemporary English Version of the New Testament...
About that time Emperor Augustus gave orders for the names of all the people to be listed in record books. These records were made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
Reflections - 2008
I find myself reflecting a bit at this time of year, and I suspect you may be doing so, as well. Following are some random thoughts from 2008:
~~~Our election again demonstrated to the world that democracies are workable; sometimes a bit boisterous and rancorous but certainly workable. Governments can be changed without being overthrown by force.
Caring State Or Hardball Politics?
The State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County have been dueling over programs to aid the poor. This involves the county call center over which the County Board and the County Exec have fought for some time, and it involves the awarding of a $2.4 million job training grant.
The players are Lee Holloway, County Board Chairman, and Michael Morgan, a top aide to Governor Doyle, and Karen Timberlake, head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Morgan and Timberlake are appointees of Governor Doyle.
Calamitous Weather...
Calamitous weather seems poised to hit us every day if the weather report teasers are to be believed. As the thermometer edged upwards to 50+ this morning, I watched local weather reports that were teased with "more snow on the way" and "stay tuned to learn how much we'll get" messages. The snow "threat" resulted in me learning that we could get all the way from a trace to 1" over night.
Is The Journal Sentinel In Play?
The Journal Sentinel has been going through the throes faced by virtually all in the print media. Layoffs have been encountered several times, newspaper size has diminished and now the daily news stand prices have been increased with the daily editions going from $.50 to $.75 and the Sunday edition going from $1.75 to $2.00.
I noted a week or so ago an announcement of the hiring of a senior executive and paid relatively little attention to that item.
Village Buzz - December 29th...
I read an article over the time off following Christmas that puzzled me...not that many don't have that same effect...but this one said that we, Germantown, "thirst for comprehensive water plan".
As I went a bit further, I noted that the vaunted Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission was behind this 'movement' that would result in at least $352 million in construction expense and 53 miles of new water pipe.
Celebrities Lost In 2008...
This list is that of those people whom I remember that died in 2008; if I've missed one or more that you think ought be included, please post a comment with the name and background.
January 17th - Bobby Fischer, world chess champion, age 64
January 19th - Suzanne Pleshette, actress, age 70
January 20th - John Stewart, musician & songwriter (Kingston Trio)
February 2nd - Barry Morse, actor (Lt. Gerard on "The Fugitive"), age 89
February 5th - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, taught transcendental meditation to the Beatles, age 96
February 10th - Roy Scheider, actor, age 75
February 12th - Van Johnson, actor
February 27th - William F. Buckley, conservative author and commentator, age 82
March 24th - Richard Widmark, actor, age 93
April 5th - Charleton Heston, actor, age 84
May 29th - Harvey Korman, actor and comedian, age 81
June 2nd - Bo Diddley, musician, age 79
June 7th - Jim McKay, sportscaster ABC Wide World of Sports
June 13th - Tim Russert, political journalist and host of NBC's Meet The Press
June 17th - Cyd Charisse, dancer
June 22nd - George Carlin, comedian, age 71
July 4th - Sen. Jesse Helms, politician, age 86
July 12th - Tony Snow, reporter and press secretary, age 53
July 22nd - Estelle Getty, actress (The Golden Girls), age 85
August 10th - Isaac Hayes, musician (Shaft), age 65
September 2nd - Jerry Reed, musician (Smokey & The Bandit), age 71
September 26th - Paul Newman, actor, race driver, philanthropist, age 83
December 25th - Eartha Kitt, sultry singer (Santa Baby), age 81
Some Random Thoughts...
Obama Smoking 'Issue'...
I continue to see little references to the fact that President-Elect Barack Obama has the occasional cigarette, and musings about whether or not he will or even should quit that nasty habit. (I can say that because I did smoke cigarettes... a lot...and quit many years ago.)
Thoughts For A Better 2009...
I received a list of tips for 2009 and decided to post those for you, as well. There are some good thoughts here, so far as I'm concerned.
Take a 10 to 30 minute walk every day; and, while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day; buy a lock if necessary.
When you awake in the morning, complete the following thought: "My purpose is to _________ today."
Try to make at least three people smile each day.
Don't waste precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you are unable to control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment.
Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a college kid with a maxed-out credit card.
Remember that while life isn't fair, it's still good.
Life is too short to hate anyone.
Don't take yourself too seriously; no one else does.
You don't have to win every argument; agree to disagree.
Make peace with your past so it won't spoil your present.
Don't compare your life to others; you've no idea what their journey is all about.
No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"
Forgive everyone for everything.
What other people think of you is none of your business.
However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
Envy is a waste of time; you already have all you need.
Each night before you go to bed, complete the following statements: I am thankful for _________. Today I accomplished __________.
Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed!
I hope you and those you love have a very healthy, happy and prosperous 2009. May you be truly blessed!


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Series: Intelligent Design and Common Ancestry (3 entries)
Would those genuinely interested in learning about evolution benefit from a careful explanation of why these common objections don't hold water? Here the answer seemed to me to be "yes."
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Would those genuinely interested in learning about evolution benefit from a careful explanation of why these common objections don't hold water? Here the answer seemed to me to be "yes."
The BioLogos Book Club discussion of Francis Collins' The Language of God.
This week in origins news: Inflation of a cosmic kind, new theories about the Higgs particle, a lively collection of links from favorite spots in the blogosphere, and a few interactive items for those who enjoy playing as much as they do reading around the internet.
So what is BioLogos? Well it all began with a scientist and a book.
There is often a worry that working in or studying science is a threat to faith, but stories of scientists who are Christians in the top ranks of academia show that this is not the case.
This week in Origins news, a few different takes on the new COSMOS series on Fox, some intriguing discoveries and theories about dinosaurs, and a smattering of articles supporting women in science—who are often an underrepresented group in STEM fields.
Written by BioLogos Fellow of Biology Dennis Venema, this series of posts is intended as a basic introduction to the science of evolution for non-specialists.
Over the past few years I have followed the HuffPost pages that address the gender gap in STEM and the challenges that women face. Those challenges are often greater for women who identify themselves as Christians.
A deep love for scripture, coupled (ironically) with a lifelong struggle with religious doubt, led Robert Boyle to write several important books relating scientific and religious knowledge. We explore aspects of this fascinating interaction.
As people came together for real conversations, they actually listened to one another, which is not always common in the kind of controversial topics we were exploring—topics about origins, evolution, and biblical interpretation.
So who won? How did it go? Our response to the debate is not a blow-by-blow of the arguments made but rather a series of "big picture" reflections by BioLogos scholars.
Our News Roundup today covers a range of cultural and political stories about the relationship of science and faith, along with a few new items of interest from the cosmos.
This list didn't come from a boring discussion of "what should be our core values." Rather, each of these commitments came up repeatedly in our discussions of what BioLogos is all about.
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Ian Barbour died on Christmas Eve at the age of 90. He is credited by many to be the father of the contemporary academic discipline of science and religion.
"Dad took evolution seriously. One morning at the breakfast table, he asked my brother and me, 'What is Darwin famous for?' We both replied, 'The theory of evolution.' 'No,' Dad answered, 'the theory of evolution was around long before Darwin.'"
"So the question becomes: 'If God created through a gradual, evolutionary process, how does that square with the conviction that the world is not an accident, and that our existence is an expected result?' The Scientists in Congregation grant was an invitation to look at an evolutionary creation through the lens of Genesis."


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Despite the Texas heat, the Corps of Cadets spent the weekend outdoors, marching in celebration of another year coming to a close. Select units traveled to San Antonio to march in the Battle of Flowers parade, but returned in time to take part in the 18-mile March to the Brazos.
The Battle of Flowers parade is a significant part of San Antonio's Fiesta season, and an annual destination for the Corps. The Aggie Band, the Ross Volunteers, the Fish Drill Team and Parsons Mounted Cavalry each made the trip. The Corps'
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Members of the Ross Volunteers, who also marched during Mardi Gras, said marching in Texas was nicer because of the Aggie support present.
"It was different from Mardi Gras because there were a lot of Aggie fans," said Zach Leger, junior history major and Ross Volunteer. "People everywhere were excited when they saw us, it was like Mardi Gras, without all the obnoxious LSU fans."
Caleb Gottlich, junior nutritional sciences major and Ross Volunteer, said it was great seeing the positive response the Corps received from the San Antonio community.
"There wasn't an empty spot along the whole parade route and everyone was really enthusiastic about it," Gottlich said. "I talked to a woman who has worked for the parade for a while and she loved having us there. The whole way down the route people kept saying 'thank you' to us and 'Gig'em,' so I'd say they were pretty happy we were there."
These units returned Friday night to participate in the long-anticipated March to the Brazos on Saturday. The march acts as both a transitory event and fundraiser for the March of Dimes, a charity for premature babies and babies born with defects.
Marquis Alexander, junior international studies major and Sergeant Major of the Corps, said the Corps has helped raised $2.1 million since 1977.
"It's actually the nation's largest student-led fundraiser for the March of Dimes," Alexander said. "This year we raised $86,000."
The March to the Brazos is also an unofficial transfer of leadership from the seniors — who are now "dead," or finished with their four-year undergraduate experience — to the juniors, while the underclassmen move up a class level. The march consists of an 18-mile, round-trip hike.
"The reason it's unofficial is it just lets us all know what our positions will be for the next year," Alexander said. "You go as one class level and come back another, so it's very anticipated."
The march is perhaps most anticipated by the freshman class that has had to endure a year at the lowest level, negotiating challenge after challenge. Alexander said for the freshmen, the march marks the end as fish.
"This is literally their last hurdle of the year; this is their last obstacle," Alexander said. "All they have to do now is go to class and study until [Final Review on May 5], and on May 5 they know they're going to be sophomores. They know that they've made it."
But the march is significant for every cadet because each raise in class level accompanies new responsibilities, new privileges and more potential to impact the Corps.
"The seniors leave the responsibility of the entire outfit upon the new senior class," said Aaron Cranford, junior recreation, parks and tourism sciences major and member of Company C-2. "It's an opportunity to make the outfit better with the plans you have been making the entire time you have been in the Corps until this point."
Alexander's transition was significant since he is going to be the Corps Commander next year. Alexander said he had been looking forward to receiving the four diamonds the Corps Commander wears.
"I've been waiting for a while for them. It was a really good feeling," Alexander said. "Then I got the first taste of 'power' by coordinating activities with my major unit commanders for next year. It was really cool."
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What positive message do you want to send to other Moms who have a child with autism? If you could offer encouragement to other Moms what would you say? What new strength or wisdom did you gain from raising a child with autism?
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April 25, 2011 at 1:48 pm | #2
To all the wonderful moms out there: You are stronger than you know. No matter what new challenges come along you will ALWAYS be able to rise to the occasion. Why? How? Because of the deep love that you feel for your child no mountain will ever be too high to climb. Surround yourself with family and friends who are supportive of you and that understand what you are going through. But most important of all, if you believe in God seek his guidance. He will NEVER steer you wrong. ;-)
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Wow….that is amazing. My son is 20 years old, and life presents him with many challenges, especially interaction with others. I'm not sure what his future holds, but I will never give up on him. I pray to God daily, asking for His guidance. I still get down about his situation, I try not to compare him to others, but still need to work on it. He is a good person, just difficult for me to see how difficult it is for him! I wish you and your son continued success!
My chunk of wisdom is this: It doesn't matter what the outside world is saying or thinking, you are your childs safety and support. Everyday is a blessing. Sometimes just getting up and trying again is the strentgh that you both need. One of my favorite quotes is: "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying "I will try again tomorrow". Our kids are so brave, as are we. Love and laugh together.These amazing kids of ours are so pure and raw. It makes us look at ourselves and others in a different way. Much love my autism family!
May 9, 2011 at 8:06 am | #11
I totally agree – sometimes the experts tell us we are helping too much – however we need to be there ready to catch them – our children need to know a safety net is there – that someone understands, that someone can put into words what they are feeling when they cannot, always ready to step away but always there when needed …most behaviors come from fear and inability to communicate – keep working to reassure, keep working to communicate and be there to catch them – my son has been my greatest teacher and I will always love and be grateful for the rewards he has brought to me
Meditate and nourish your child with love to see success. Nurtured your child's heart to foster self-confidence and self-worth with energy focused on behaviors that you love to see and use fabulous words to teach values and beliefs about that positive behavior. After a challenging behavior, with no warnings, tell the child the consequence, reset to the next moment and begin again with no reprimands or reminders of the challenging behavior yet follow through with the consequence for the inappropriate behavior. Separate yourself from your child's ways to stay strong.
One never fully understands the meaning or the concept of unconditional love until you have a child. When you become labeled a "Special Needs Mom" life takes on a totally new perspective. You cherish the family and friends you care about your well being, accept your child and your decisions on his/her health and education.
@Shawn: Love the quote, thank you!…To all the new Moms out there who are starting to try and figure this thing out…strip away all the negative people..there is no time for them..you are you child's voice so follow your instinct…don't let anyone make you feel like you don't know any better.
EVERY child is a normal child because every child has an area they need help with. The fact that your child has been diagnosed with autism simply means that you know more specifically what their needs are after that diagnosis. It doesn't change you, it doesn't change your child. You will still love and be loved by your child. They will surpise you and they will teach you. Stay positive and know yourself that it's okay to ask for help when you need it. You will be be proud of them and they will make you proud of yourself. Winston Churchill's mum was told 'You must be very proud of your son.'…to which she replied 'I am. To which son are you referring?'
I found that my son is god creation, and that he gave me this honor to care and fight for this child. It is god is where I get my strenght from, and god has put people, programs, etc so my son can succeed in life. Now he is more independant than I am, now he is 16 years old, trying to work on organizTional skills he needs for college! I have faith he will over come that.
In the beginning I couldn't understand why my child behaved to way he did. The doctor was no help what so ever.. Then I was blesse dby enrollig him in a school readiness program, There the teacher and director were kind enough to help me get him evaluated through the school district. Once the diagnose was given I began thinking how could I have prevented this from happening. Now my son is very verbal and still has his bad moments.. He is 6 years old and we have a long road ahead of us.. Now because of him I learned to be patient,understanding,and to see the world through his eyes. He has brought a lot of joy to my family and every day I count my blessing for having a special angel with me…
As I look over the comments I amazed at how united we all are in thought. I am grateful and humbled at this wonderful child God has blessed me with. Amazed that I am deemed worthy to help fight for this cause because it is so personal to me and I am thankful that the condition my child has is not life threatening, life changing yes. Is my child at a greater risk for being taken advantage of, you bet, but God has given me the privilege to love someone so unique and special that the burdens are definitely out weighed by the blessings and when I lay down at night I can pray for a better day and do not have to worry about another day with my child that may not come.
Make a list of all the wonderful things you LOVE about your child and keep it handy for the bad days. Remember how hard things are for them and how brave and strong they are. When I realized how much stress and anxiety my son was living with at the tender age of 4 I gained so much respect for him – most adults couldn't cope with what he does.
Don't ever let yourself feel alone. Seek out other special needs moms and support each other. Ask for help. Take time to yourself and don't feel guitly.
Smile and know you're doing the best you can!
I have had 20 years with Autism. you know the saying- what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger- it so correct! You tend to appreciate all the small, tiny little things our kids finally accomplish- we do not take for granted anything that has to do with our child. everything is amazing. You also don't go a day without a tear, or a lot of tears, depending on the day- could be happy tears for the tiny triumph or of frustration or heart breaking sadness. But all of that keeps you going. It makes you the fierce advocate for your child. It makes you and you alone their rock. it can weigh very heavy on your shoulders, but it is a rock you can bear. You might not see it now, but wait- and in 3, 5 or 10 years, you look back, and all those little triumphs, build up and it is a wonderful victory! there are still hard roads ahead- but you know you can do it now. one more thing- whatever works for others, might not work for your child, all children with Autism, are not created equal- what is good for one- may not be good for the other. you will find a way for your child- just look at him or her, and think about what is best for THEM- what makes THEM comfortable, happy , content and safe. and go with your Mother's instinct. Pat yourself on the back, give yourself a break. You've done the very best you can, and it's OK!
There are a couple I love. One from my OT who said, "You're the one in control". something I read, which is "Inch by inch, it's a cinch." "Always have a sense of humor about things." "Be thankful of all the helping hands along the way and slip them something "sweet or rewarding" to them occasionally." "Always compliment someone who is good with your child and encourage them to stay in the field." Go in and observe your child in his setting at school, sometimes they are very different there. LOVE conquers all. Play with your child everyday for at least 30 minutes, read to your child for at least 20 minutes and snuggle for at least 10 minutes :o) Tell them always that you love them. Teach them something NEW every day!!! God Bless! Oh, and teach them about God and that HE loves them too!
You are a beautiful woman, with real human feelings.Take a moment to
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you don't see it or feel it.
Your child is just as special as mine and you are a very important
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Thank-you for being a mother,you are the best of best and don't ever
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My encouragement would be to look for the areas in which your child soars and to stimulate your child's development in those areas. There are many frustrations that go along with autism, but focusing on my son's talents and gifts helps me to have a more positive attitude and helps him to feel more confident about who he is.
Our son was diagnosed back in 1966 when the doctors felt that the mothers (and fathers)of autistic children were "cold & unfeeling"…thus the term, "refrigerator moms!" That dealt with my psyche for a long while, but I finally found the strength through the Lord to give myself a "pep-talk." I said, "Carole, you don't take credit for the things your other children CAN do, and so you are NOT taking credit for the things Ben cannot perceive!" I was then able to accept him for who he was, not for who I wished he could be (for HIS sake, as well as ours). I even apologized to him, and he looked at me with big eyes…like "Mom, it's OK"…about the same way God forgives our mistakes and failures, and it is then forgotten! That was many years ago, and Ben has been, and still is, a joy and comfort in my life.
Our son was diagosed back in 1966 when the doctors felt that the parents of autistic children were "cold and unfeeling"…thus, the term, "refrigerator moms!" That dealt with my psyche for quite a long while, but I finally found the strenth through the Lord to give myself a "pep-talk!" I said, "Carole, you do not take credit for all the things your other children can understand and do, so you are NOT taking credit for all that Ben cannot perceive!" I was then able to accept and love him for himself…not for who I wished he could be (for HIS sake, as well as ours). I even apologized to him, and he looked at me with big eyes…like, "Mom, it's OK"…much the same as when God forgives our sins and failures, and then it is forgotten. That was many years ago, and Ben has been, and still is a great joy and comfort to me!
When my son was first diagnosed, I went into some sort of mania. I researched everything and was trying to implement every fix (diets, therapies, etc) that I could to help him "recover". Every minute of my life became about "saving" my son's life. Eventually, I ran out of steam. I seemed to hit a brick wall emotionally and physically. Then it clicked. I have a husband and children that need me and I have become lost to them. I am missing everything that matters. In my desperation, created by fear of the future, I had completely lost sight of the present. My son is still GFCF and still attends therapy twice a week, but, now, I have made a conscious choice to live in the present. I am checked-in and fully absorbing each precious smile, giggle and gesture. My advice is, do not let yourself be overcome by worry over the future. That fear is caustic and can destroy you. Instead, stay in the present. Love your family and cherish each and every moment with them. I have found a great deal of peace and happiness through this focus and I am a better mom, and wife, because of it. That, in itself, is good therapy.
On diagnosis: I would send them to this site… http://www.autismspeaks.org/howtocope/strategies.php
My family and friends: "you are so depressed", as if something was wrong with me. "Just accept it"??? WHAT? I had just lost my idealized child (see site above). Sadly, I began to actually listen to them – that there was something wrong with me.
I would say to a new mother on diagnosis: There is nothing wrong with you. Your grief is yours – it is no one's business. You have just lost your idealized child (and have to accept this other child you never imagined). TIME is the only healer. How long it takes is nobody's business – only yours. Do not listen to anyone that tells you that there is something wrong with you. There is nothing wrong with you. Scream, cry (I did this in my car) – I screamed at the top of my lungs.
Then, I would say you need active meditation (e.g., tai chi, yoga, walking). You need to keep your brain occupied why learning to relax and decrease your anxiety. Post-traumatic Stress disorder is very common and reducing your anxiety is key.
And, I'd give her a big hug and would tell her how sorry I am for her loss. Then, I would assure her that it will get better. When? I have no idea, but I promise, it will.
April 27, 2011 at 12:46 am | #33
Sarah, When you pray and pray for peace. It does get better! xx/oo I know of no such thing as an "ideal" child :/ I have 2 typical kids. Meditation is good but you have to look up to the Boss. Treat your child like he's typical and follow his or her interests. You need to "thrive in the chaos" – life isn't supposed to be a bowl of cherries is what I'd tell ya. You need to count your blessings and thank him for every day you get (a 9/11 Survivor telling you like it is, and I have TRUE Posttramatic Stress, for sure ;o) Remember "Thrive in the Chaos and keep your sense of you / and humor" *Hugs*
May 1, 2011 at 9:57 pm | #34
I agree that upon diagnosis you need support to cope with the news. This is very important to help you and support you however I do not agree that do not agree with the "sorry for your loss" comment. My child is not a loss. Who is to say what is normal? no two children are born on the same playing field. My first question upon diagnosis 15 yrs ago was is it fatal??? will my child live? I was told your child will be alve but may not live! I thanked God for life in my child's body and set to work to make sure that the life he was going to live was going to be the best life and qualty of life he could have. Everyone has to morn but get over it and get to work on helping your child have quality in his life. It is not all about you it is your responsibility to take care of this person that God gave you! Don't assume that all you have to do is enroll your child in a special program at school and they will get all that they will need. WRONG!!!!! your child will get all that the school system THINKS they need or can afford for them to need! Your child's needs are YOUR reponsibility. My child did not get what he needed at school I had to make sure that my child got what he needed not what they thought that he needed!!!Don't rely on the professionals to know everything your child needs that is your job. That child is just a job to the professionals you are your child's advocate and loving parent be his voice. Morn yes, but get over it your time is precious! you have to do everything you can to make sure that your child's brain gets all the input it can before 5 yrs old. that is when your time frame is.
Selena Dasgupta :For every stressful minute there will always be something to make you smile! Your child is the biggest gift that God could ever give! He trusts you with His most precious children!
Like most parents of children with Autism, I am fully aware of the stress we all encounter everyday. Being a single mother seems to carry a little more stress at times but I constantly remind myself that if Autism were to ever be removed….my son wouldn't exist….Things will get better and I am lucky enough to have an awesome team on our side. With the help of my son's teacher, his therapists, and our newest blessing Michael (behavior specialist)…my son's possiblities are endless!!
Sometimes you just have to laugh at all the craziness, you have to follow your heart, and you have to do what you feel is right,
For my potty training moms, they can be potty trained, it has taken us a long time, but we have figured out what works for me son. Hang in there moms.
What I would tell any mom FIRST you need to remember to breathe! Everything else will happen but at time when you feel like you feel either the air is getting sucked out around you or that you are drowning(and it will happen), just remember to take a breath!
Next, you don't need language to understand your child. You didn't need it when he/she was in your womb, or when you first held them. Your love for them will always reach them.
Finally, even though your world has changed when you heard those words. " your child is on the spectrum" at the end of the day( good or bad) I am able to tuck my child in and give him kisses good night. Not every mom can do that and I can.
That dancing in circles can be fun. That it's *ok* to lock yourself in the bathroom for a few minutes and cry. Pick your battles wisely. I've eliminated people from my life that judge my "parenting" skills over being able to see autism and the behavioral problems that come with it. Seek outside resources to supplement your child's education, either online courses, or reaching out to a university, most moms don't know that student special ed teachers, student OT's, Speech Paths, & ABA therapists have to put in many "free" hours of service before they graduate. Make a stand! For every parent that calls a legislator to support Autism legislation either Insurance or Educational, you can make a difference, take it a step further and visit the capital and testify. Change begins with you! Stay strong and carry forth!
Trust your gut. You are the expert on your child. No one way is right, no educator is perfect, no therapist has the key and no doctor has spent enough time in your home to know best. Do your own research and make your own decisions. When our children turn 18 we will be standing there. Make decisions based on quality of your child's life and your family's.
the best advice I can give as a parent of an autistic child is to listen to everyone professional about what you should do and knowing your child the best of everyone take from it what you feel in your gut will work for you. treat your child like other children and expose him/her to as much as you can so that that child learns how to behave and exsist in all situations. This will make your child's life much better as he/she grows. Do not shelter your child away in your home while the rest of the family goes about normal life make your child part of that everyday in order for your child to gain life experiences.
May 7, 2011 at 3:09 am | #44
I've been so guilty of this. I wouldnt take my son (3y9m) to certain functions that required him to sit or play quietly because of his over activity and loudness. I now realise that he's never gonna learn how to behave in a socially acceptable manner if he's hidden away at home in seclusion.
God chose you, and me, to parent unique children; he has entrusted us with their care and with the great gift of all that they are-to Him and this world. Faith is what gets me through hard times; and, remembering that those times won't always be so hard-that there is light and color in the world that we can only see through the prism of rain. For those of you who need a more scientific matter of fact perspective, one cannot have a rainbow without rain. What ever you don't let people tell you not to feel your own emotions or tell you that you should be happy about your circumstances; likewise, don't let your emotions prevent you from enjoying the wonderfulness in your presence. Don't let anyone ever tell you that a child with Autism would never understand God and church because our unique children will always know more than you and I may ever be able to learn from their communication. When the world feels sour, read Psalms 118: 8.
I think that I've to thank my daughter Violeta, (17 years old) because since she was diagnosed at 2 years old, we've passed from feeling strong, stressed, desesperated, scared, frustrated, happy, sad, …. everything, but always loving her and trying to do our best, and now I see everything different, because she taught us to see the world different and I think we're better persons now than we were if she wouldn't have been autistic….So parents, be strong, be proud, we can do it, our children are special, and so we are special mothers and fathers and brothers too…Saludos! from Argentina
A wise, wonderful Special Ed. Teacher told me when we started our journey with our beautiful son. Regarding the results of the initial school testing done on my son. Not to focus on the negative results. Because the results are not a true exact indication of my son. It was the results of what he wanted to share that day, at that minute, with that person. There is so much more to him and he will reveal himself in time. I was fortunate to have been told this at the beginning because it spared me a great deal of heartache. She was right. My son, now 5 years later is a completely different child. He has flourished and thrived because we never see what he CAN NOT do. We only see what he CAN DO! ;)
To all the Mothers Happy Mother"s Day it takes a special mother to have a child like ours mine is now 13 in 7th grade and it is a job everyday and he is high function i pray everyday for a good day as soon as i get up we pray on the way to school i would never put him on a bus, God has been very good to us and I would not trade anything for my son he is my life when the good lord he did not say it would be easy he was so correct and there were times i thought I'd lose my mind BUt! i have done it and so blessed. Thank you Lord!
Happy Mother's Day to all the Grandmother's out there. I've never been prouder of my Daughter and never felt so helpless. My grandson will get everything he needs to succeed thanks to her. She's remarkable! But it's certainly been heartbreaking to watch my child struggle so much for her own child. My grandson is the sweetest child who brings joy to the whole familiy and has taught us more than he may ever grasp. Stay strong Grandmothers….our sons and daughters need our support and shoulders.
This is my homage to all of my tribe of special moms on Mother's Day. Who have defied the odds and stayed married, who have looked fear in the face and kicked it away. Who have learned to accept but to never give up on their Autistic children. Who everyday hear ignorant comments and who (most of the time) stay calm. Who have moved mountains to make sure their child gets every single possible treatment within their reach. Who choose therapy over a new car. Who know more than most Doctors. Who invite your family into their home knowing your son will leave a path of destruction. Who always have time for a newly diagnosed mom who is grieving. Who can watch while their child has a seizure without panicking.
Who look at little boys of eight years old and say "What if?"
To all of you, Happy Mother's Day.
I trust that God has a plan..there is a very good reason my son is wired in his own special way…though there are daily challenges – we make it through the day. I do my best and encourage my kids to do the same.
Something fun to share…he was so excited to share his great idea: to make hundred $ bill copies on the computer/printer so we would be
rich! Lol – and so he learned the word "counterfeit" that day.
I am a widowed mother of two autistic sons aged 40 and 42 who still live with me and always will as long as I am alive. I love my boys and it is because of them that I survived from the loss of my husband 30 years ago. In some cultures it has been said that these kind of children bring you luck.
I'm new to the "Autism World" my youngest son Jake, was diagnosed with "moderate ASD and Sensory Processing Disorder" it was a day I will never forget. I screamed and cried and felt angry at what had "been taken from our son". My husband calmly looked at our boy then back at me and said "I don't understand, he's the same as he was before we went into the appointment!" Thank you Honey, because he is right. To all the "new journey" mom's; embrace it! I have! It has been six months and Jake is TALKING!! I pick my battles, and some days I get flustered and angry, but then I stop and think what it must be like for him, and It helps me to re-direct that frusteration into concern and compassion. And my favorite quote I live by…."were if's and but's candies and nuts…it'd be christmas every day!"
First and foremost remember that you need to take care of yourself in order to take care of another life properly. Also.. we all need to remind ourselves that our children aren't Autistic, they just so happen to have Autism. Don't allow a diagnosis define who your child is.. nothing about them has changed. They are still the little one you instantly fell in love at birth- they remain perfect and beautiful. Remember that its okay to cry, its okay to be angry and its okay to be afraid- just don't let these things run your life. Look at the wonder in your child's eyes, even if their eyes won't meet yours. Above all else, remind yourself that you have been given the privilege of having an amazing child that will continue to teach you life lessons daily, sometime without ever needing to speak a word, be sure to listen with your heart because sometimes our ears are unable to hear things of such importance.
I ha ve 18 years experience as a parent of a child with Autism and I am still learning new things every day. FInd your childs area of expertise and encourage it in all they do. This may very well be the area they fing a life long career path in. Advocate for your child and stay involved no matter how tired you are. You are the expert on your child.
My son is the reason why I have lobbied for in home support services in my youth, why I read every new case study on Autism. Why I founded an equine facilitated mental health program amd now work in the non-profit sector for adults with DD. My son made his mom what she is to day. I would say Autism has blessed my family.
Raising my son with Autism who's now 9 y.o. has been a true blessing… he is so funny and that has taught him what funny is… the first time he said I – - looove – - – y o u… my heart didn't just skip a beat I have no idea if it was beating all together. I say ooooohhh whenever he says I love you so he says ooooohhhh too for himself. That is funny too… His father left because it was inconvenient for him and for a while it didn't bother me cause I fell out of love with him a long time ago, but now that Adam is starting puberty it kinda makes me wonder if he's better off with me finding love than not. Trust is serious when you have a child with special needs. Adam loves to make people laugh but he is really amazed at how spontaneous a person laughing can be… that's something that in itself has really caught his attention. Adam is just so amazing… last year his teacher calls me to tell me he was advancing so fast they would like to move him to a class of 8:1:1 and honestly at first I thought they must've miss dialed, but then I realized Adam has been advancing quit alot over the past year alone. Next week he's starting with the NAET thing and I am uptamistic. Quelation worked and food restriction has been unbelievable. Adam doesnt ear anything with food dyes or artificial in any way, he' salso allergic to milk and anything with milk. No sugars or sweets of any kind for this is mostly artificial and has food coloring. Everything you've heard is very true these things do effect our children's brain. I have seen it first hand. Not just Autistic kids. Adam's sister who's 7 1/2 also has food restrictions. I tell my kids I love them too much to give them something that makes them sick. Please email me with any quetions if you'd like or connect with me on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/suffolkcountymom. Life as a single mom of an Autistic boy has only been a blessing and I keep my heart open to finding a man that has a silly family just like mine. Together we will complete our misisng pieces I believe. Our kids they deserve it. Love is just hope away and Autism is the connecting piece to get us there.
On a particularly difficult day, I was feeling very sorry for myself, my Autistic son and our family in general. I was wondering why this was happening to us and very fearful of the future. My sister said to me "You know God gave you G because you're so strong. He knew G needed an extra special mommy to raise him. An ordinary mommy couldn't handle it." Anytime things get hard I think back to what my sister said and it gives me renewed strength. I feel that all of us "special needs moms" are just that because we are strong "Mother Warriors" (as Jenny McCarthy puts it). We will fight with every ounce of our being for our children. The most amazing moms I've ever met are from my son's SDC class. They are tireless, caring, compassionate, loving, strong, individuals always there to lend support. So anytime you are down and feel overwhelmed, remember, you were chosen for this child for a reason – because only YOU could do the job and do it well. Keep up the good work mommies!


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Halloween Drink Charm by Cricut®
Cut all your party pieces with your Cricut Expression® 2 before gluing together your drink charms.
Designed by the Provo Craft® Design Team.
Material List
- Cricut Expression® Electronic Cutting Machine
- Cricut® Everyday Cartridge - A Frightful Affair
- Cardstock - Black, Dark Orange and Off-White
- Martini Glass
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- Adhesive
Project Instructions
Create skull and crossbones. Using A Frightful Affair cartridge and dark orange cardstock, select Shadow feature and cut one 3"
Create mirrored skull and crossbones. Repeat cuts in Step 1 using the Flip function. Adhere layers together.
Assemble charm. Adhere both skull and crossbone pieces back to back. Use scissors to cut a thin, rectangular line from the bottom of the charm up to the base of the crossbones.
Place on edge of martini glass.


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