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Date of Birth January 17, 1942
Name at BirthCassius Marcellus Clay Jr.Place of BirthLouisville, KentuckyBirth FamilyCassius and Odessa ClayMarriage/SpouseMarried to his fourth wife, Yolanda, since 1986ChildrenSeven daughters, two sonsCareerProfessional heavyweight boxerReason for Fame56 wins, 37 knockouts, 19 decisionsAdditional Information* Diagnosed with Parkinson's Syndrome in 1984* In 1999, Ali was crowned "Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and
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She was the daughter of the late Albert and Mattie Woodward Russell.
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Re: GREECE - Greece just announced major surprise changes to its top brass
Released on 2012-10-12 10:00 GMT
Email-ID | 2357340 |
Date | 2011-11-01 18:37:30 |
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Papandreou's plan to call a referendum. Venizelos has been in the hospital
with stomach pains the past day and hasn't made an announcement on the
referendum yet - to my knowledge.
This could be a power grab by Venizelos to oust Papandreou and take
control of the party/cabinet/military - but by all appearances Papandreou
was going down anyways and didn't have much of powerbase to take from.
Why would something like this be necessary?
If anyone has sources/friends in Greece or connected to Greece that can
give us a better idea of what going on on the ground; that would be
helpfu; - there isn't much more in OS about whats going on.
Kristen A. Cooper
Eurasia Analyst
From: "Kristen Cooper" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <email@example.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 1:28:51 PM
Subject: Re: GREECE - Greece just announced major surprise changes to
its top brass
Omar and Paul are helping me get the backgrounds on the guys that were
replaced and who they are being replaced with.
If you are going to have a coup from the military against the government
then it usually comes from the lower echelon guys - which these guys
probably are not. But this is the equivalent of Obama and Panetta
replacing the entire joint chiefs.
All of the guys on this committee are members of the ruling cabinet -
members of the Parliament. The parliament is supposed to be on lockdown
debating the no-confidence vote. All other business is supposed to be on
hold. In that case, they shouldn't be holding this meeting at all. Let
alone making surprise announcements like that.
As prime minister, Papandreou is supposed to be on this committee. We need
to find out if he was there.
Another thing, until this June, the current finance minister and deputy
prime minister, Evangelos Venizelos, was the national defence minster. So,
in theory, he should have a pretty close read on the military's top brass,
knowing who is loyal and who isn't.
Kristen A. Cooper
Eurasia Analyst
From: "Omar Lamrani" <email@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <email@example.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 1:09:46 PM
Subject: Re: GREECE - Greece just announced major surprise changes to
its top brass
This is indeed rather huge. This is essentially replacing the entire top
military leadership in one go. There must be a significant reason for
this. Could it possibly be military dissent against the Govt.?
From: "Kristen Cooper" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
To: "Analyst List" <email@example.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 11:59:33 AM
Subject: Fwd: GREECE - Greece just announced major surprise changes to
its top brass
The government committee that appoints the top brass for all service
divisions is composed entirely of the ruling party. I'm looking into the
history of these guys.
This is not typical to replace the head of all of your armed forces in a
surprise announcement all at once.
Kristen A. Cooper
Eurasia Analyst
From: "Kristen Cooper" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
To: firstname.lastname@example.com, "Analyst List" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2011 12:53:50 PM
Subject: GREECE - Greece just announced major surprise changes to its top
We need to look into this. I don't think this is routine at first glance.
Changes afoot for the top brass
1 Nov 2011
(File photo)
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In a surprise move, the defence minister proposed on Tuesday evening the
complete replacement of the countrya**s top brass.
At an extraordinary meeting of the Government Council of Foreign Affairs
and Defence (Kysea), which comprises the prime minister and other key
cabinet members, Defence Minister Panos Beglitis proposed the following
changes to the army, navy and air force and the general staff:
* General Ioannis Giagkos, chief of the Greek National Defence General
Staff, to be replaced by Lieutenant General Michalis Kostarakos
* Lieutenant General Fragkos Fragkoulis, chief of the Greek Army
General Staff, to be replaced by lieutenant general Konstantinos
* Lieutenant General Vasilios Klokozas, chief of the Greek Air Force,
to be replaced by air marshal Antonis Tsantirakis
* Vice-Admiral Dimitrios Elefsiniotis, chief of the Greek Navy General
Staff, to be replaced by Rear-Admiral Kosmas Christidis
It is understood that the personnel changes took many members of the
government and of the armed forces by surprise. (Athens News)
Kristen A. Cooper
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Tony Souza has been on the job as executive director of the Downtown Partnership for about five months-enough time for the newness to wear off and the hard work to become hard work.
Q: Coming here from New Bedford, Mass., you've moved from one of the most liberal areas of the country to a state where the President's kid brother is governor. How serious has the cultural shock been for you? A: I don't see the Partnership politically. In fact, I haven't worn a political mantle for most of my career. On the other hand, I've met a lot of Republicans here who are actually liberal, with interests such as helping the less fortunate. So there hasn't been as much cultural shock as I expected. Truth is, no one has asked me my political position-or my wife's, either. The real cultural shock here is the cost of housing.
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Venice residents Linda McKee and Jan Londraville are writing a book on the unpublished letters related to the organization of the famous 1913 New York Armory show by John Quinn, Walt Kuhn and Arthur B. Davies. McKee reveals that Quinn was first the lover of the daughter of English painter William Morris and was later involved with Jeanne Foster, a well-traveled American poet, who gave many of Quinn's letters to Londraville's husband when he was working on Foster's biography. The two writer/detectives have found the other letters in the Archives of American Art and libraries around the country. An interesting tidbit from McKee: "Quinn was also the force behind having the Federal tax law changed to exclude taxes on works of art purchased elsewhere and brought home by collectors."
It may not be generally known that the poet Robert Creeley, who passed away March 30, was the father of David Ebitz, director of the Ringling Museum in the '90s. Creeley was a writer, editor and contributor to more than 60 books, and he visited Tampa frequently while working on collaborative projects with the equally renowned German artist Georg Baselitz in 1996, at Graphicstudio at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Towles Court artist Beverly Fleming organized an exhibition of five generations of artists in her family for her gallery here. (Some of the works are always on view.) Fleming says the paintings of her grandmother and mother, who both died when she was three, were a great inspiration to her. In all she has the work of 16 family members dating back to the 1880s. Most of her family moved from Tennessee to Boca Grande, and Fleming lived in Arcadia for a short time before joining the rest of the clan on Boca Grande. Her grand-nephew, Joshua Karl Johnson, went to the Ringling School of Art and Design and now works for Calvin Klein in New York. Daughter Rila paints here, and her brother, Don Hargis, lives in Englewood and has a keen eye for detail in his watercolors.
Velázquez's 1625 portrait of Philip IV, King of Spain, which very rarely leaves the Ringling Museum galleries, has recently returned home here. Philip was the "poster boy" of an exhibition co-organized by the Seattle Art Museum and Patrimonio Nacional, Spain, called Spain in the Age of Exploration, 1492-1819.-Mark Ormond
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Face it, summer can be pretty warm in Sarasota. You need some hot, spicy food to go with the climate. And if you haven't tried Amazing Shrimp at Tropical Thai, 1420 Main, you're in for a treat. It's, well, amazing.
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If you get a bit weary of the hot beach and liquid nights of a Sarasota summer, you may be excited to learn that Mote Marine Laboratory has joined forces with The Ritz-Carlton to offer something quite out of the ordinary.
It's called The Predator Package.
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How hot is downtown real estate? Hot enough that developers are starting to worry about submerged lots-as in those lots platted a half century or more ago and now covered by water.
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Before their sessions, guests relax in the salon's elegant lobby, where a glimmering chandelier illuminates cushy chairs and pillows. Spread across the walls, shelves hold a rainbow of colorfully packaged lotions and skincare products so patrons can keep up their skincare routines at home.
Dr. Kris Davis and Dr. Daniel Davenport of Spinal Care Center of Utah bolster clients' back and bodily health through holistically focused chiropractic treatments. Spinal columns undergo careful scrutiny during consultations in which the docs chart complaints and conduct orthopedic, neurologic, and spinal examinations, taking all necessary x-rays to check for bone stability and souvenir seashells posing as vertebrae. Their massages simultaneously unload muscle-held stresses and unwind tissue knots, while their K-Laser saturates tissues with a combination of specific wavelengths of light that help biostimulate body repair. These stimulating sessions can increase natural bodily processes to accelerate tissue repair, improve vascular activity, and speed recovery from whiplash incurred at the office's annual rolling-chair demolition derby.
Classic Fun Center's Sandy location boasts a water park with four super-long slides helps kids cool off, while a dimecade lets visitors play more than 50 video arcade games for only ten cents per play. Big inflatables allow hours of bouncing, and 3D laser tag invites adults and kids ages 7 and older to chase each other in a glow-in-the-dark arena. The Layton facility shelters its various attractions in a pirate-themed playground. Guests can rack up strikes on the mini-bowling lanes or ascend a three-story rock wall. The park also hosts a bounce area with inflatable slides and obstacles courses, as well as an arcade with more than 50 games such as skee-ball and Deal or No Deal, where kids teach the computer how to pinky swear. Guests at Classic Fun Center's Riverdale location can cool off on the water park's four 300-foot slides, super-sized "fat" slide, kiddie splash ground, or inflatable slip-n-slide.


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I think we're just early, Lone.
So we are ready to go....only 6 minutes
Four minutes, LOL...wahoo!
Did we have any hints for this one, Jenn?
Is it going to be here or the chat room?
The hints given so far are "Dedicated to the one I love" and either three square photos, or one rectangular photo...(or one square and one rectangular....the final goal is a long rectangle).
Hi everybody! YAY! I've been looking forward to this all week!


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Juan Cabrillo landed in San Diego in 1542 and claimed the land for his country, Spain. The first Europeans settled in 1769 at a fort known as the Presidio and a mission, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá.
The city of San Diego is the second largest city in California and the eighth largest city in the United States. There are more than 125 communities and neighborhoods located within the city.
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La Jolla is not only the top neighborhood in the city of San Diego, it's one of the top neighborhoods in the United States. An affluent community, it occupies seven miles of curving coastline along three of its sides. Noted institutions and businesses in La Jolla include the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), the Salk Institute, Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Scripps Research Institute. Due to there being so many important employers in La Jolla, if you want to live in this neighborhood you will have a wide array of rental apartment and condominium communities from which to choose.
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San Diego's climate is near-perfect. If you don't particularly like the change of seasons, San Diego is the best location for you.The city has 300 sunny days per year. The year-round average daily temperature is a warm 70.5° F (21.4° C). In the more than 125 years records have been kept, snow has fallen on San Diego five times. It is very rare for a hurricane to reach California. The city, though, has experienced remnants of tropical storms more than any other location in the state.
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As Liz instructed, you use the magic wand to select only parts of the paper. Make sure "contiguous" is unchecked, so it will select that particular color all over the paper layer. Then use the delete key to delete those selected spots. Repeat if necessary with another selection.
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Asia Pacific Online Travel Overview Sixth Edition
After gliding unscathed through the global financial crisis, Asia Pacific has become the world's largest regional travel market. In like fashion, China eclipsed Japan in 2012 as the highest-grossing market in the region. Assuming a stable macroeconomic future, APAC will continue its healthy upward trajectory in the next several years – but sudden, unpredictable currency fluctuations hold the potential to change that fate, especially in rapidly growing markets like India and Indonesia. Asia Pacific Online Travel Overview Sixth Edition provides sizing and projections for the region's total and online leisure/unmanaged business travel markets from 2011-2015, including analysis by segment and country market. For the first time, the report also sizes mobile travel in three major markets: China, Japan and India.
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European Consumer Travel Report Fourth Edition
After years in the doldrums, the European economy is finally beginning to show signs of recovery. Millions who skipped out on vacations in 2011 and 2012 returned to the traveler pool in 2013, and consumers have a renewed sense of confidence. Phocuswright's European Consumer Travel Report Fourth Edition provides a close look at traveler behavior across three core European markets – France, Germany and the U.K. – which together represent close to 60% of Europe's total leisure and unmanaged business gross bookings. The study includes a comprehensive range of travel metrics, including leisure travel incidence, trip frequency and duration, travel expenditure, the use of online and offline channels, travel-related engagement via the mobile web and social networks, and more.
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U.S. Consumer Travel Report Fifth Edition
While the U.S. economy showed clear signs of recovery in 2012, there were enough mixed signals to make vacation decisions difficult for many Americans. Through a longitudinal analysis, Phocuswright's U.S. Consumer Travel Report Fifth Edition examines traveler behavior along each step of the travel planning process - from the media travelers rely on to make destination and product decisions, to the channels they use to book and share their trip experiences. Key metrics include frequency and duration of trips, travel expenditure and travel component purchases, and travel intentions for the coming year.
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Travel Innovation: The State of Startups 2005-2012
Phocuswright has consistently chronicled the evolution of online travel, technology and innovation. Since 2008, The Travel Innovation Summit@The Phocuswright Conference has showcased well over 100 startups and travel industry innovators. This Spotlight examines more than 500 startups founded and funded since 2005, tracking the companies, categories and regions that have attracted the most attention (and capital) during this period.
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Presentation: Fright or Flight? Key U.S. Consumer Travel Trends
On June 13, Phocuswright presented a special live event that explores the subtle shifts that are impacting the U.S. leisure travel marketplace. Fright or Flight? Key U.S. Consumer Travel Trends examines U.S. traveler behavior and attitudes, and their impact on the leisure travel market.
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U.S. Consumer Travel Report Fourth Edition
While total travel gross bookings in 2011 made it back to pre-recession levels, not all consumers felt the glow. Phocuswright's U.S. Consumer Travel Report Fourth Edition features longitudinal analyses of a broad range of travel behaviors -- including general metrics such as trip frequency, components purchased and travel expenditure -- and examines the use of media supporting purchase decisions and bookings. The report also includes an analysis of traveler intentions for the upcoming year.
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Travel Innovation and Technology Trends: 2012 and Beyond
Heads up, travel companies: 2012's host of technology trends – including new developments in social e-commerce, business intelligence and content fragmentation – will have huge effects on the future of travel distribution.
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Traveler Technology Survey 2011
Social networks and the mobile Internet have begun to exert a strong influence on how consumers plan, purchase and experience their leisure travel. Phocuswright's Traveler Technology Survey 2011 delivers the insights needed to stay on top of these dynamic travel technology trends.
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European Consumer Travel Report Second Edition
Understanding the similarities and differences among travelers in France, Germany and the U.K. is essential for travel companies building brands in these distinct markets. Gain the consumer insight you need to thrive in Europe's competitive travel marketplace with this report.
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This one-hour recorded Phocuswright Webinar outlines the top 10 trends impacting the travel industry and sets the stage for the next wave of innovation. Bob Offutt, senior technology analyst and editorial director, Innovation Edition, assesses each opportunity based on what is happening, what needs to happen and who is making it happen via example.
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Because every family deserves the blessing of a child with Down Syndrome... |
Jeff and Caroline Stallmer married in 2003, and have been blessed with 3 biological children Madeline 10, Thomas 8 and Oliver 2. Oliver was diagnosed with Down syndrome 10 days after his birth. It came as a complete surprise to the family. Not knowing anything about Down syndrome they were devastated. Thanks to modern technology they were able to sit by his little crib in the NICU and start researching. They came across countless inspirational videos of all the amazing things that children and adults with Down syndrome can do and how much love they give to their families and friends. Oliver has changed their lives completely. They are apart of a community of amazing people. Not long after they brought him home from the hospital they came across Reece's Rainbow and knew that someday they would adopt a child with Down syndrome. Today is that day. W hen they saw the picture of Oscar they just knew it was meant to be. They have been praying everyday and receiving some almost unbelievable little signs from God daily that this is what they are supposed to do. Please help them adopt Oscar from China!
Brad and Becky first met in 7th grade, their lockers were nearly side by side. Throughout middle and high school they became good friends and eventually on graduation day they started to date. They dated long distance through college and then married just after their college graduation in June in 1999.
In the past several years God has blessed the Willock family with 8 children, 5 boys and 3 girls. Their second son has a rare genetic disorder that limits his mobility but not his personality. In 2006 they were blessed with the opportunity to adopt their daughter who shares the same disorder as their son. Then in 2012 God once again blessed them with the addition of their youngest son through adoption.
This time the Willock's are looking to adopt internationally and they girls (who are outnumbered 5 to 3) have requested they bring home a little girl and they are prepared to head halfway around the world to bring her home.
The Willock's are trusting in God to open doors for this adoption as He did in the past and can't wait to share the amazing miracles He works in this process.
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at willockadoption.blogspot.com
Darren & Rebecca have been married for 17 years. In 2005 God began impressing upon them the frugality of trying to live the "American Dream". The Maas had built a large home and filled it with nice furniture. They were a two income family with two children and a dog. While pregnant with their second child they began to think about the future and what that would look like. They did not like what they saw. Rebecca never wanted to work full time but would need to work to pay for the comfortable lifestyle. So Darren & Rebecca began to make drastic changes in their lifestyles. They sold their large home and bought a smaller one that they could afford on one income. After their son was born Rebecca did not return to work but stayed home to raise their family. A few months after their son was born they began the adoption process in China.
In 2007 Darren & Rebecca completed their first adoption of a beautiful little girl from China with a cleft lip and palate. After seeing first-hand the need of the children in the orphanages to have forever families, the Maas made the decision to never limit the number of children they would have but to allow God to lay children on their hearts that needed a family. Since then Darren & Rebecca have adopted seven more children. Six of the children the Maas have adopted have medical and/or physical special needs.
Darren & Rebecca are in the process of adopting two boys from China, whom they have named Joshua and David. Joshua is 5 years old and has Cerebral Palsy. Joshua is also very malnourished and likely has other medical needs. David is 3 years old and has a hand/limb difference, and likely a genetic disorder which affects other body systems. David is also very malnourished. Due to both boys current medical and nutritional needs they have been granted an expedited adoption. They began the adoption process in September 2014 and will likely travel to complete the adoption in January 2015. Their total adoption costs are $45,000. Before they can travel to pick up the boys they need to raise the remaining $30,000 for final agency fees and the in country travel fees and expenses.
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at www.thissideofeternityblog.blogspot.com
Since she was a little girl, Tiffany wanted a large family. At 30, Tiffany decided to adopt as a single mother. With a degree in social work and a love for international travel, she traveled most of Latin America over the last 10 years. International adoption from a region of the world she loved so much seemed a great way to start a family.
A friend shared several waiting children in Latin American and Tiffany immediately fell in love with Pepe. Having traveled to Pepe's country in the past as a tourist (and loving it), it was an even better fit. Tiffany's work with immigrant children in the US keeps her well connected to the Latin culture, a part of her life she wants to share with Pepe.
Pepe has some delays, but is a "people person" and makes friends easily. He is an active boy and his momma cant wait to get him home and keep him busy making friends and seeing the world.
Follow the Nelms family's adoption journey on their blog at mipequenitocolombiano.wordpress.com
Kelly and Kevin (K.C.) have been married for 10yrs and have 3 children Kendall (8), Kopelan (6) and their newest blessing whom they just finalized on this past month Karis (1). They have been blessed by adoption 2x now and know the love and joy it brings to a family. They were foster parents for over 9 years in the past and worked/volunteered in various fields with children who needed a little extra love. To say their life has not been surrounded by children would be an understatement. Recently moving from the East coast to the West coast to be closer to Kelly's family, they have just bought their dream house in the country. They now have the house, and the land and have even added some goats and chickens to the mix. After years of advocating, praying and donating to families bringing children home to their families Kelly and K.C. are stepping out in faith as they not only plan on bringing one, but two sweet song birds into their family! They are so excited and the older children are overjoyed at the prospect of a new brother and sister. Especially Kendall, she is enjoying the fact that she may become a little sister!
Committing to "Phineas" is very special to us. Kelly being his Guardian Angel has prayed and advocated for months for him. She has raised funds and talked to families late into the night that were so close to committing, but never did. Now we know why. He was our son. God was preparing their hearts. It was not until they committed to host two children through a hosting program P143.org and the hosting did not work out that they really felt the tug. Why wait? Why should we wait until summer hosting? Why should we make the kids wait? We prayed and struggled with what to do. It was K.C. that said, " Why don't we just adopt then". So here they go…. Please Pray as they step out in Faith in this brand new journey of International Adoption!!
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at floridaleefamily.blogspot.com
Margo is a Christian woman and family medicine doctor who desired to be a mother. God provided that opportunity in 2009 with her first adoption from Ethiopia. She now has three daughters adopted from Ethiopia, ages 9, 5, and 3. Her 3 year old has Down syndrome. By the grace of God and love of her family and ffriends, this little girl went from only being able to roll over, to being able to sit up, crawl, then walk, sign, and speak a few words, all within 1 year.
Margo and her daughters are excited to add a precious boy to their family!
David and Stephanie met in 1991 at First Baptist Church Frisco through David's sister, Cindy, who was Stephanie's Sunday School teacher. Stephanie grew very close to Cindy & her family as she began babysitting Cindy's son & daughter. David & Stephanie were only initially family friends who only saw each other at church when David came to visit his family since David was in college & Stephanie was in high school. Once Stephanie graduated high school & began college, their relationship forged into a friendship. However, all of that changed in November 1996 when David's mother was in the end stages of terminal cancer. Stephanie rallied around David's family & became a strong support & source of comfort to David. It was during this time that God made it abundantly clear that their relationship would become more than "just friends." In the month that followed, they began praying and seeking God's will & timing for their new dating relationship. A month later, in January 1997, David and Stephanie became engaged to be married. Over the next eight months, as Stephanie finished her senior year in college, they continued to seek the Lord in their relationship & prayed for ways to serve Him together. In September 1997, David and Stephanie were married.
Initially they did not want children, so David continued his career as an accountant & Stephanie began her career as a secondary English and Reading teacher. For the next four years they happily continued on their career paths continually praying that God would open doors for them to serve Him in a mighty way through their daily lives. In May 2001, Stephanie's life was shattered when her brother, Shane, tragically passed away. During this time of unspeakable grief, David & Stephanie sought comfort in God & remained steadfast in their desire to serve Him. God, in return, began to change their hearts in relation to their views on having children. Within a few short months, Stephanie was pregnant with their first child. What started as an uneventful healthy pregnancy changed when Stephanie entered her 2nd trimester. On December 23rd, during a routine sonogram, the Barnett's were informed that their precious baby no longer had a heartbeat. They were completely devastated & in mourning, but found comfort in knowing that their precious baby was with Jesus & that they would one day be reunited as a family. The Barnett's also found solace as they continued to place their trust in God & believe that, in His Sovereignty, God still had a plan for them that included children.
In April 2002, God widely opened the first door that would place David & Stephanie on their life ministry when Stephanie received a call. A family member knew of a perfect newborn baby who needed a family because his birth mother was unable to care for him. Immediately, Stephanie told the family member that she and David wanted this baby! It was only after she hung up the phone did the word "adoption" form in her mind and sear into her heart. Her very next thought was, "Oh my goodness, I just committed to this baby and did not even consult David!" Oops! When David got home from work later that night, Stephanie informed him that he would be a daddy in a matter of days. Thankfully, David reacted with more enthusiasm over adopting their son than Stephanie did! Several days later, the Barnett's became first time parents through the beautiful world of adoption. They named their precious gift from God Copeland Shane after David's grandpa, Copeland, and Stephanie's brother, Shane. It was at this moment David & Stephanie knew their family would be built through adoption & not biologically. They could not believe that God would bless them in this way & could not wait to see how He would grow their family!
In 2004, the Barnett's moved to San Antonio & began to earnestly pray that God would once again open the doors to adopt another child. Stephanie was teaching high school English & Reading and, in 2005, met a teenager with Down syndrome who changed her life forever. Although he was not Stephanie's student, this amazing boy asked her to help him with his homework each morning. As Stephanie tutored him, she could not help but fall in love with him & marvel at just how perfectly & beautifully God had created him. So, for the next three years, David, Stephanie, & Copeland prayed that God would bless them with a child with Ds whom they could adopt. In 2008, their many prayers were answered when God blessed them with a beautiful newborn baby with Down syndrome! God had now wonderfully added the words "Down syndrome" to the word "adoption" while building their family. They named their new son Silas Eli. In the New Testament, Silas was one of the first Christian missionaries who served beside the Apostle Paul. It was only fitting that they chose this name because this was the missionary journey that they had been praying for and that God had called them to. Eli was David's grandpa's middle name.
From the moment the Barnett's brought Silas home, he absolutely rocked their world! They now knew that God would call them to adopt more children with Ds. In 2010, Stephanie was led to Reece's Rainbow through an article in People Magazine and the Barnett's lives were forever changed. Through a series of miraculous events, the Lord completely opened the doors for the Barnett's to bring home THREE more children. A few days after Christmas 2010, they officially committed to bringing home Igor, Tihon, and Leeza. In October of 2011, David and Stephanie landed on US soil with Igor (whom they named Teague Josiah), Tihon (whom they named Trenton James), and Leeza (whom they named Maclayne Faith – Mackie for short). The Lord had now graciously added the word "orphan" to the words "adoption" and "Down syndrome" as He continued to grow their family.
Now, a little over two years later, the Lord has answered the Barnett's prayers of adopting again by opening doors for them to bring home three more orphans with Down syndrome from Eastern Europe. The Barnett's are absolutely head over heels in love with Felix, Greta, & Romeo and cannot wait to bring them home! Please join the Barnett's on their journey through prayer and support as the Lord once again grows their family through "adoption," "Down syndrome," and "orphan." The Barnett's are forever blessed and humbled by all those who have joined and will join them on their beautiful journey to fulfill God's calling for their lives and ministry. Thank you!
17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you. 18 "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 After a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me; because I live, you will live also." ~ John 14:17-19
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at obedient2hiscommand.blogspot.com
There is a woman who is working very hard to become "Valenz" Mom. She cannot wait until he comes home! He will be surrounded by uncles who share his extra chromosome and an extended family who can't wait to meet him.
Thank you for your prayers!
The Littrell family is excited to be bring home "Violet" to her forever-family! They were not originally planning to adopt a child, let alone a special needs child, but God has other plans and when they found out about her through a friend, they knew she was meant to be theirs! This precious little girl has many diagnosis and multiple, complicated special needs. To be blunt, she is unwanted in her home country, she has been living in her orphanage for over 4 years and has no chance of a happy future without a family willing to go the distance with her to help her reach her full potential. They are committed to loving her and showing her how precious and valuable she is! The Littrells have 4 biological children who are all very eager to welcome her into their family.
11/25/14—TRAVELING in JANUARY 2015
As the years passed and many miles between them both had married other people and lost touch. In 1989 Denise's husband Tim had passed away and a few years later while shopping once again they both crossed paths and fell back in love. With Gary being a single parent they raised 6 children who are now grown. During the years the Davis Family mission in Ukraine and brought medical supplies to orphanages.
During 22 years of marriage the Davis Family raised 4 children from Denise's first marriage, two children from Gary' first marriage and have 15 grandchildren they love. Through years of infertility treatments, IVF, several miscarriages, the loss of twins Gary and Denise decided to adopt. After studying adoption for 10 long years they decided on Ukraine. After visiting the many orphanages they knew in their hearts their children were waiting for them.
In May of 2001 they took a Leap of Faith and went independently to Ukraine. They compiled all their own paperwork and visited the National Adoption Center in Kiev.
They traveled to Odessa where they met their precious Makayla. At that time Makayla could barely walk nor could she talk. Makayla is now 16 years old dances and does not shut up. Makayla's diagnoses are Beckweider Syndrome and NF1.
The Davis's decided to return to Ukraine to adopt a child they met during a visit to an orphanage in Uzhgorod and they returned on May 2002 where they adopted their son Patrick. Patrick weighted less than 8 pounds at age 2 years and Patrick now age 14 years weighing almost 100 pounds. His diagnoses are Aspergers, Mild CP, Epilepsy and seizure disorders. Both children are beautiful and loving children which the Davis' thank the Lord daily for his blessings.
As time passed they met Andrea the founder of Reeces Rainbow and viewed her site over and over. A few years later as much heart searching they decided to adopt a child Reeces Rainbow had listed. With their hearts for children with special needs they knew this was the organization to find their next child. As both their hearts lead them to travel to Bulgaria to adopt the most beautiful little girl curly headed, silly girl there was. And they decided to named her Chrissie after a dear friend' daughter Chrissie that passed. And on May 2012 they brought home Chrissie from Bulgaria and their lives have never been the same.
With their hearts still in love with the many children in Bulgaria they returned to adopt Jake and Gennie in 2013. Both Gennie and Jake have cystic fibrosis and very malnourished. Shortly after their arrival home their precious baby girl Gennie has passed from CF complications and her small heart had failed. During this pass year their hearts have ached for their little daughter Gennie. As her bed sits filled with dolls and teddy bears they knew it was now time to adopt another little girl.
With three precious little Angels in Heaven they have led us back to go back to Eastern Europe and decided to chose another little girl off of Reeces Rainbow. With their being over 147 million orphans in our world our Lord has guided our family to this little girl to bring home. Please follow the Davis's Adoption Blog and follow their journey in bringing home this precious little girl.
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at bringinghomealittleangel.blogspot.com
Jeff and Debbie are high school sweethearts who have been married 29 years. They have 11 children, 5 adopted through Reece's Rainbow. They adopted Matthew and Michael in 2010, then Sarah and Sydney in 2011. While adopting Matthew and Michael, Jeff met the little boy who, for four years, was in the crib next to Michael. That little boy was listed as Kiril on RR. Jeff and Debbie signed up to be Kiril's Prayer Warrior through RR. Then in 2013, they became his Angel Tree Warrior. After years of advocating and praying for Kiril, they clearly heard the Lord say, "Go get your son!" so they committed to adopt him.
Dell is another amazing child who has been on their hearts since the day he was listed, so they committed to adopt him as well. As fate would have it, Kiril's region closed to adoption because of political unrest right after they committed to adopt him. Their hearts were utterly broken, but their determination did not waiver. They continued with the adoption and added Gene when he became available again. They prayed a miracle would happen for Kiril and they would be allowed to adopt him at some point. Well, God moved mountains in a mighty way and Jeff was allowed to adopt Kiril while in-country. Kiril just arrived home and is doing well. During visits at Dell and Gene's orphanage, Jeff met a little boy who desperately needs a momma and papa. His name is David. After David was cleared for international adoption, Jeff and Debbie decided to add him to their adoption as well.
Thank you for your prayers and support as Jeff and Debbie work to complete this amazing journey to adopt these four precious children!
Update: Kiril is home (2014)!
Paul and Kim have been married for 18 years in August and tried getting pregnant right away. Paul had two children from a previous marriage so they decided to have only one child. They tried for two years to get pregnant, had 3 miscarriages but finally had Laura in October of 1998. Their family was perfect. They had 2 girls and a boy, they had custody of Paul's 2 children. Life was filled with college for Aaron, dance classes, softball, church youth groups, jr high school, preschool and birthday parties. Then our world fell apart, in October of 2002. Aaron was killed in a car accident. The next three and a half years were like a bad dream that they couldn't wake up from. They were all living in the same house but their family was broken. They went through life day to day hour to hour. Kim tried to keep normalcy for Caprice and Laura. They continued with the sports, dance, youth group, and school activities. Paul barely existed. He went to work, was put on anti-depressant medication and when the medication didn't work he turned to alcohol to numb the pain. Caprice decided to go live with her mom which made the hole in our hearts even worse. Nothing seemed to be bringing their family back together at this point not even counseling.
Until the night Paul was driving and wrapped his car around a tree he had been drinking it was the anniversary of Aarons death. The police officer that had arrived on the scene first at our son's accident arrived first at Paul's. He said his biggest fear arriving on the scene with Paul hanging out the window was that he would again have to come to our house and tell us of the death of yet another member of our family. This was Paul's turning point. Paul survived the accident with only bumps and bruises. Their lives changed after that night. They started going to a Christian counselor, their friends invited us to go to Cross Creek church and they started going and even started volunteering there. Life slowly got back to the "new normal".
Friends from their new church were foster parents so they decided to honor Aaron's life by helping other children. They started taking foster care classes and became foster parents. They have helped 9 children over the last 6 years ages 2 months to 15 years old. They have watched them come into their home scared and broken and leave happy, secure, healthy and most of them with Jesus in their heart. They see the children and keep in touch through visits, calls and cards and are so happy that they were able to help them along the way. This is one of the reasons that they would like to adopt because they would like to help a child permanently.
Another reason is, their families have adopted. Kim's dad and mom adopted 3 children from Korea, her brother adopted a boy from Russia and her sister a boy from New Jersey. Paul's sister adopted 2 children from Korea also. Their families and the love they have for these children have been a tremendous inspiration.
Finally one of our biggest inspirations besides their son are a couple in our church who adopted a little girl with down syndrome last year. We never thought about adopting a "special needs" child until they introduced us to a picture of "Conner" on Reeces Rainbow. We fell in love at first site. "Conner" has Hodgkin's disease and went through 6 rounds of chemotherapy and is now in remission, he is also close to aging out. We are his last hope.
So although they were not expecting especially financially to adopt from Eastern Europe God has led them to "Conner" and they can't wait to give him a forever home that he deserves. They also cannot wait to show Conner the unconditional love of Jesus Christ as they have shown all the children who have come into their lives. They have been shown that his is the GREATEST LOVE of ALL!!!
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog vanaukenfamilyadoption.blogspot.com
Andrew and Kristin have been married for 10 years and have 3 biological boys! In the spring of 2013, God began to open their eyes to the needs of children around the world who are without families. Seeing how much they have been blessed by God with a loving family, faith, and a warm, cozy house, the Shogers felt God calling them to open their arms to another child. They began to have a strong desire to give a child in need a family, love, security and the chance to know and love Jesus. As they prayed about adoption, the Lord began showing them over and over again children with down syndrome and other special needs. As their eyes were opened to the life that awaits children with down syndrome in Eastern Europe, they decided to follow their hearts and pursue the adoption of a special little one with an extra chromosome. They hope to add a little pink to all the blue that's currently in their home! Though they don't know her name and have never seen her face, they know without a doubt that God has knit this special little one together in her mother's womb and, even now, is knitting her together in their hearts!
Please join the Shoger's on their journey of faith by following their blog. They covet your prayers, your support and your love as they embark on this exciting and life changing journey!
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at www.copycatrat.blogspot.com
Scott and Lydia met in 1996 and married two years later. They moved to their current home when Lydia took a job as a college professor and Scott began taking classes to complete his college degree. They had planned on waiting to have children until Scott was done with school, but God had other plans. They felt called to adopt in 2001 and brought home their first two children, two boys, from Kazakhstan that same year. They were both 2 at the time. Scott and Lydia were deeply touched by all the children they left behind, so they returned to Kazakhstan the following year and adopted two brothers, who were 4 and 3. With four little boys under 5 to care for, Scott quit school and became a full time dad. In 2004, they adopted three sisters from Russia, who were 8, 7, and 7. After that, Lydia and Scott felt that they needed to focus on the needs of their children. They never forgot those left behind though. In 2011, they had a biological child, who is very spoiled by his older brothers and sisters. In 2013, they brought home a sweet five year old girl from a notorious orphanage in Bulgaria and she is doing very well! They are excited to add another precious girl to their family.
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog eightisnotenough2012.blogspot.com
Eric and Tam have adopted previously and were not looking for another adoption situation. They were busy raising their ten kids. Then a little girl caught their eyes and they couldn't forget her.
Kerri and Dan have some very exciting news to share!!! This adorable munchkin will soon be part of their family! Kerri and Dan have many reasons to be thankful for the internet. They met on Match.com four and a half years ago, and knew right away that they had found "the one." They have been married for two and a half years now, and thanks again to the internet, they have fallen in love with a baby on the other side of the world. They knew right away that she was "the one."
Dan has a 6 year old son and a 9 year old daughter, who is also lucky enough to have Down Syndrome. While Dan's children live far away, they get to visit with them as often as possible. They are excited that their new munchkin will have such a wonderful big brother and sister, to help her become the newest member of the McLean clan. Kerri and Dan live on a small family farm, which is home to 5 dogs, 2 cats, 2 horses, 2 goats, and a handful of chickens. They also both have large extended families who all live nearby. Everyone is looking forward to welcoming this much anticipated member of the family, as soon as they can get her home! Thank you for all your support!
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at soundscrazyoutloud.blogspot.com
Dane and Misty have been married almost 22 years. Their family has grown over the years, and to their great joy now includes 11 children! They never thought they would have a family so large, nor be the parents of two daughters with special needs. They traveled to Eastern Europe last year to bring home their daughters, both girls have Down syndrome. They felt God call them to father the fatherless, and although there were many unknowns they pressed forward and pursued international adoption. The blessing of adoption has flowed into every part of their lives. Both Dane and Mistys' faith has grown, and their family had embraced their new sisters! Their house is full, full of love and laugher and joy! But something was missing. Even when all the children were seated at the table, they would ask, "Who's missing?" It was Debbie that was missing! When Misty showed Dane her picture and told him she'd been transferred and needed a family soon, Dane felt she was theirs. Misty knew it too. They prayed and brought the idea of adopting Debbie to their children. Once again God moved their hearts and the children all agreed – she belonged in the family!
Now the Andersons are embarking on another international adoption, the third adoption in less than a year, the cost is monumental, and the paperwork and the stress is still there, but it's worth it! They all feel it's worth it, to save a life, to redeem a lost child, to make one less orphan.
Won't you help them bring Little Debbie home? Home to a life filled with love, acceptance, joy, and of course fun!!
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog thesassafraschronicles.blogspot.com
The three members of the Araya family come from three different continents, but together they are an incredibly happy American family who could not be more excited about adding another member to their crazy, fun, Jesus-loving, multicultural home. Arturo was born in Chile and came to America when he was 14. Jennifer was born in rural West Virginia. Their shared passion for music brought them together while studying with the same cello teacher in college, and their shared passion and love for Christ has enriched their marriage ever since. In December 2013, they brought home Shanti, their first child: a beautiful, spunky, smart, and compassionate 12-year-old girl who was born in Ukraine (and who was known as "Shawna" on Reece's Rainbow.) From three languages and three countries, God is weaving a beautiful tapestry of love in the life of the Araya family.
While life as a family of three is pure joy, Arturo, Jennifer, and Shanti know their home is not yet full. They all feel God's unmistakable call to a fourth: a precious little boy whose colors and texture are vital to the finished masterpiece God seeks to create of their lives. Shiloh does not yet know of his new papa, mama, or sister, but they know about him, and they also know he will be a blessing to them all as they grow to a family of four.
Because they just completed an international adoption only 8 months ago, the Arayas know they cannot do this alone. Their individual financial and emotional resources are not sufficient for the undertaking before them. They need the love, prayers, and financial support of many others to help them fulfill God's call for their lives. They trust God's provision and put their faith in His guidance. Arturo, Jennifer, and Shanti covet your prayers and support as they make the journey to bring Shiloh home.
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at www.fromhouse2home.us
While at the RR Family Reunion this year I met a little boy who had the ability to draw in a crowd! He was adorable and sweet and had a continual smile on his face! I couldn't wait to meet the parents of this little firecracker!
I continued to watch him and finally figured out who he "belonged" to. I was shocked to find out he was an orphan being hosted by a RR family for the summer and would be sent back to the orphanage the end of August. He looked about 7 or 8 years old but was actually 12. I had a hard time imagining what his life was like back there. My husband and I were already in process to bring home a little RR sweetie from another country so I never imagined it would even be possible to be his Mama too; I was wrong!
We had to make some phone calls, change homestudy agencies and have a LOT of Faith that fundraising would go well! But WE DO BELIEVE that he is our SON and he will be home soon with the help of our family and friends in real life and in the cyber world! No donation is too small and will mean the world to our SON!
Tami is a single mom to four beautiful girls. Her oldest, Suzanna, is grown and working as an engineer. Her daughter Elisa, adopted from Bulgaria and Lara, from China were joined by Mary, adopted in 2007, also from China. She thought her family was done but God had other plans and she knew she had another child waiting to come home. Over the last few years many children have touched her heart and she liked to think that she had prayed many children home. Last April, she saw Savannah and knew that this was her long awaited daughter. She prayed for many months that God would provide a way for her to bring her daughter home. God opened those doors this fall, and now the whole family is excited to be welcoming 5 year old Savannah into their hearts and home.
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at piattfamilyabc.blogspot.com
Brian and Erin have been happily married since August of 2008. After a wonderful honeymoon cruise with family friends, they decided that they wanted to start trying for a family. However, God had other plans. After two years of battling infertility and a year of infertility treatments, the Hinzes gave up on having children naturally and began to research adoption.
After weeks of adoption research, Erin came upon the Reece's Rainbow website and immediately became sold on the idea of adopting a child with Down syndrome. However, she kept this a secret for several weeks while she figured out the best way to approach Brian with the idea. Then, one day, she found a picture of a little boy she knew was meant to be hers. She approached Brian and, after months of research a prayer, they commit to adopting Sterling.
Sterling has Down syndrome and was adopted from Ukraine in October 2011. Now 7, Sterling has been home for over two years and is thriving in a loving home. He has been the greatest blessing the Hinzes could ever imagine. He has helped them to become better people and has given them a love that they never knew existed. You can read all about Sterling's adoption here: bringingsterlinghome.blogspot.com
Now, the Hinzes are pleased to announce that they are adding another little man to the family! They cannot wait to get him home and they hope you will join them on this mission.
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog: twolittleketchupcrocodiles.blogspot.com
Jody Johnson is a single mother with three sons. In 2011, she committed to adopt Oksana from Russia. God intervened in miraculous ways to bring her to the other side of the world to meet the little girl for which she would promise to return. Five months later, she was ready to return to court when Russia halted all adoptions to U.S. families. While she has not given up on Oksana and hopes to return for her as soon as she is given the opportunity, she knows there are others whose needs must be met in the meantime. Christians are called by God to minister to orphans and through such ministering bring glory to God. Because they are specially drawn to orphans who are difficult to place due to special needs, the Johnsons hope to touch the lives of those who have little chance to find the love of Christ and a family. Though abandoned and broken in our sin, God, the Father, sent His Son to take the punishment we deserved, that we may become His children. He loves us when we are most unlovable and through our weakness, He shows His strength.
"Adoption is a real-life illustration of the gospel. It shows us how God transforms spiritual orphans into family members. He changes our names, identities, and families by His grace. Orphan care is acts of mercy that flow from the heart of one who has been changed by the gospel." Tony Merida, "Orphanology"
The Johnsons know from experience that the road to adoption can be long and require great patience, but they are committed to the task and will follow as the Lord leads them. After inquiring with Oksana's placing agency about other waiting children, Jody received and accepted a referral for a four year-old boy with some significant cognitive delays. About a week later, the agency mentioned an older boy, healthy, but difficult to place due to age. Having much experience with boys, she knew she needed to give this boy a home, too. To that end, now the adventure extends to another corner of Eastern Europe where God will make two special boys a part of their family. The Johnsons appreciate your prayers and would be happy to have you follow along with them as they blog their way through the process. Please pray that throughout this journey, God will open the hearts of those who may not know Him and cause them to want to know more about the Love that drives people to seek out and rescue orphan children the way that Jesus sought out and rescued us.
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at aservantinhousebeautiful.
Adam and Chastity have been married for 15 years. They have six children. There have always been children in their lives – even their first date was surrounded by neighbor children playing in the snow. In 2002, the Vargas family began a Christian adventure camp that is held at their home twice a year. The camp has grown to approximately 34 children from both city and rural communities. Camp IGUANA (In God's Universe Accepting New Adventures) encourages children through hands-on activities and trips to look at everything in their lives as adventures. This has also become how their family looks at each day as well. Their family has hosted 9 children from orphanages in EE over the last 4 years with the hope to adopt that grew more and more. They eagerly look forward to adding to their family through adoption and are grateful for your prayers and support.
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at beyondwhatmyeyeshaveseen.blogspot.com
When Richard and Valerie Rieben were married 12 years ago they never could've imagined the adventures that awaited them. In 2005, just 2.5 years after saying "I do," the Rieben's welcomed biological triplets Maren, Lukas and Jacob into the family. But the adventures didn't stop there! In 2007, the family grew by two when Joshua was adopted from Uzbekistan and Evan from Ukraine. Life with five under five was so much fun that the Rieben's decided to invite a few more to the party and in 2010 Alayna, Lilyana and Alexis joined them from Bulgaria. Realizing that they were still a few players short of a baseball team, they brought Benjamin and Thomas home from Bulgaria in 2012 bringing them to double digits! They say that things are cheaper by the dozen and, with three seats left in their 15-passenger van, the Rieben's have decided to cross the pond one last time to bring Jesse, Sam and Bowden home! Won't you join them in the adventure by supporting them on this wild ride!? After all, the more the merrier!
Follow the family's adoption journey on their blog at fromthetrenchesofadoption.blogspot.com


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National Novel Writing Month. Every November people sit down* and write a 50,000 word novel in the span of 30 days. Then publish their work on the webpage for all to read. Anyone participate this year?
*or stand. It doesn't discriminate.
National Novel Writing Month. Every November people sit down* and write a 50,000 word novel in the span of 30 days. Then publish their work on the webpage for all to read. Anyone participate this year?
*or stand. It doesn't discriminate.
If there is a National GIF Contest, DigitalFudge, CupidBoy, BenderBoy and I will be participating.
I did.
My first year participating.
As of this morning I am quite far away from 50,000 but I have consistently written for all but 4 of the 30 days.
Total as of now is 23,118. About to go on a huge writing spree to get to The End by midnight.
Good luck! We're cheering you on Stacy.
hope you win stacy. i'm rooting for you.
but op, why the fuck you had to say this now? i wanted to sign up. j/k although 1/10th serious.
one thing about the closet/you don't have to hurry/it will be bad tomorrow/so brother, don't you worry
Thanks guys
If anyone is curious I typed the words THE END at midnight PST on the dot. I did not "win" but I was able to get through 25,077 words.
I was going to say something at the beginning of the month, but I got sidetracked. Then before I knew it, it was the 6th. Besides, it's probably better to ask if anyone did it rather than if anyone was planning on doing it. Also, If you're interested, you can start planning out your novel now for next year; You just can't start writing it out til November.
You don't "win" anything, other than having a new story to share.
I sort of get NaNoWriMo, and kinda don't.
I understand the need to get people to "just write". Some people need artificial deadlines to get started, and to keep going. But I'm not crazy about the emphasis being on wordcount, and specifically about writing a novel. There are many other styles to write in - both fiction and nonfiction - and there doesn't appear to be much if any encouragement for that sort of writing. I used to offer to edit people's work online years ago, and even back then, it was all about quantity. People would take great ideas for short stories and bloat them into novel length. Chapter followed chapter for no reason. I actually used the smartass comment "Actually, your story ended two chapters ago - you just don't appear to have realized it" on several occasions. And of all the editing advice I gave, this was the one I encountered the most resistance on. They gladly fixed spelling errors and punctuation. They listened when I suggested they needed to set a scene better, or explain a character's motivations. But they never wanted to make anything shorter - only longer. Quantity over quality.
One of my favorite responses to my suggested edits to a too-lengthy-by-half story was "Oh, I've actually sort of abandoned that story, anyway. I'm working on a huge five-novel epic now." That about summed it up.
As you mentioned, the main goal is to "just write." The issue with many people, myself included, is that they start writing and then self-edit what they have just written into oblivion. There is a danger in just writing without editing that it looks just like it sounds, just writing without caring but there is also a good tactic in that. Maybe I'm not the best editor of my own work. Maybe what I thought wasn't working really connected to someone else.
My novel is a piece of shit. I have never, ever, written anything without taking a moment to decide if trucks can drive through the plot holes or if my timeline is working properly. But I have also never finished anything other than gay erotica and even then I have half written stories I never went back to.
It is an exercise in discipline and setting yourself up to get to certain goals. The word count is not a deal-breaker although they do call getting to 50,000 "winning." I didn't win but I finished and that's good enough for me for the first time doing anything like this.
Also it is kind of a community thing. Most people who write understand you are alone in it. But with NaNo you are getting emails every other day with other writers talking about where they struggled and how they overcame it, and encouraging "you can do it" messages. And most of them say that the word count thing is not what you should be concerned with. Most say even if you write one paragraph at least you've written something.
Last edited by stacy; December 1st, 2012 at 09:44 AM.
Oddly, my Facebook page made it look more like a competition. "30K by Nov 10! Suck it, bitches!"
You're not on my Facebook page where I simply shared my experience with my friends, word count updates, what I was listening to when I wrote. Maybe no one gave a shit but it helped me keep going, at least I was held accountable if I was talking about it at the Holy Grail of online social media...
Oh, no, I can understand that. I did that when I was trying to lose weight. It wasn't a contest there - it was just a progress report.
Always wanted to do that, if only for the novelty of seeing if my English teachers were right about me.
But I like comics more. So I took November and decided to restart that idea instead.
"As anarchism rears its face,
They are answered by an iron fist..."


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Of the Fiber One cereals reviewed so far, this is my favorite. It is lightly sweet, the wheat biscuits are compact and not stringy (like Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat) and crunchy. Yes, you can add milk and have it like you would normally eat a cereal, or you can just eat the sweet wheaty biscuits straight, as a snack - that's my favorite way - while sipping tea of course! And what's even better - this is one Fiber One cereal that does NOT have sucralose in the ingredients list.
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pyrite ring with diamond
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Jewelry designer Randi Mates started out in academia, not fashion. After earning an M.A. in Material Culture from the Bard Graduate Center, she was hired as a historian for the Smithsonian Institution. While working toward a Ph.D., she enrolled in a Greek and Roman metalworking class at the Jewelry Arts Institute in NYC. She took to the classic craft, and in 2006 she started her own jewelry line. Naming her line Aesa, after a Greek personification of destiny, Mates drew from her museum experience, her training in classical Greek and Roman metalworking, and her work on scholastic publications to launch a collection of what she calls "antiques of the future world." Back To Product View All From This Designer
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Hand-carved sterling silver ring in the form of a pyrite crystal set with a 1pt diamond.
• approximately 0.4" at widest point
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