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She Shall Overcome
Today was the Special Olympics Area Basketball meet. This is the first time our team has had a coach so we could go the the meets. Because it was the first time, coach decided to have the kids...
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Knowledge Creates Understanding
Today I read a story about a 26 yr. old man with Down Syndrome who refused to leave the theatre or buy another ticket after the movie he was watching was over. The employees ended up calling the...
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Get Behind Me Caution
Track and Field season has begun. Never mind that we got 8″ of snow last night – it has begun. Two weeks ago we were actually able to practice outside, last week – too much snow and last night – an...
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Conquering Her Fears – One Barbie at a Time
Our first Track and Field practice was pretty rough for Callie this year. She just couldn’t handle it all and basically laid down on the field and refused to participate. Last night was our third...
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Segregation is Alive and Well – Let’s Change That
My kids live much of their lives segregated. They are in classrooms where they spend the majority of their days away from the other kids. Kid’s like my kids are only allowed in certain classrooms in...
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Special Olympics Bowling Season 2013
Yesterday was our last bowling practice before the Special Olympics state meet tomorrow. It’s been a great season. The kids have thoroughly enjoyed it and Jacob joined his siblings and the other...
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It’s Hard to be Humble
Callie and Chad used to be great buddies. At some point in this past year, that’s changed. He bugs her. His annoying little behaviors drive her nuts. He purposely drools on his food or silverware...
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Shannie’s Busy Week Wrap-up
Monday Mark took Shannie in for her physical. All went quite well. He had her stack of forms for school and gave them to the physician to sign, we always fill it out prior to going. Generally, the docs...
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Bittersweet Father’s Day
It’s a bittersweet Father’s Day. The first one without Shannon, who was a daddy’s girl as anyone who knew her knows all too well. We both miss our girl so much and these particular holidays are tough...
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