http://loveissugarfree.blogspot.com/
Check out this blog for a list of families like me adopting! I also have listed my fundraisers on a separate page on my blog to make them easier to find.
God Bless!
Friday, October 29, 2010
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Little updates
Hello all. I'm very excited about the upcoming Comedy Jam on November 13th at Original Mikes. I found out the La Habana Cigar Company is going to be there and has generously offered to give some of the proceeds to my journey! I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the support that I am recieving from friends, old and new. Thank you all.
I still have 12 more days on my Scentsy fundraiser www.scentswithnatalie.scentsy.us for those of you who might be interested or know someone who might be. I discovered they have "Scentsy Buddies" they are darling stuffed animals that you can put the Scentsy sachets in and cuddle or just put in the room to help liven it up. There is a testimonial to them on my Facebook. The gal was in the hospital and brought her buddy with her. She received lots of compliments. Imagine somewhat enjoying your stay at the hospital well at least not having to smell your hospital room. LOL
I am still making quillows. I have even started customizing them with pictures they turned out really cute. I do charge a few dollars more for these as there is more materials involved. So if you would like a custom or even a "normal" cuddly quillow. Let me know just send me an email at blond2435@yahoo.com. Please put quillow in the subject line.
Fall has finally arrived in California. Happy Fall
I still have 12 more days on my Scentsy fundraiser www.scentswithnatalie.scentsy.us for those of you who might be interested or know someone who might be. I discovered they have "Scentsy Buddies" they are darling stuffed animals that you can put the Scentsy sachets in and cuddle or just put in the room to help liven it up. There is a testimonial to them on my Facebook. The gal was in the hospital and brought her buddy with her. She received lots of compliments. Imagine somewhat enjoying your stay at the hospital well at least not having to smell your hospital room. LOL
I am still making quillows. I have even started customizing them with pictures they turned out really cute. I do charge a few dollars more for these as there is more materials involved. So if you would like a custom or even a "normal" cuddly quillow. Let me know just send me an email at blond2435@yahoo.com. Please put quillow in the subject line.
Fall has finally arrived in California. Happy Fall
Friday, October 15, 2010
I wish I were better...
I wish I was a better blogger. I have been reading a lot of blogs of people who like me are adopting. They are amazing. I get so wrapped up in them. I'm sorry to you all that I am not better at this.
I am slowly but steadly building my commitment money to adopt Sophia C. I am trying to not feel so attached to her for fear of a family who is further along in the process might reallize what an angel she is. I saw her pic on someone's Facebook profile pic and my heart dropped. I actually couldn't breath. I emailed the person and tried as calmly and politely to ask if she was adopting Sophia (I wanted to ask "What are your intentions with MY Sophia). Knowing I hadn't committed to her yet, I don't have a leg to stand on. :( She was so kind and let me know she was her Christmas Warrior. WHEW what a relief. She asked if I was interested in Sophia I gave her an emphatic "YES with all my heart!"
I am slowly but steadly building my commitment money to adopt Sophia C. I am trying to not feel so attached to her for fear of a family who is further along in the process might reallize what an angel she is. I saw her pic on someone's Facebook profile pic and my heart dropped. I actually couldn't breath. I emailed the person and tried as calmly and politely to ask if she was adopting Sophia (I wanted to ask "What are your intentions with MY Sophia). Knowing I hadn't committed to her yet, I don't have a leg to stand on. :( She was so kind and let me know she was her Christmas Warrior. WHEW what a relief. She asked if I was interested in Sophia I gave her an emphatic "YES with all my heart!"
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
I don't have Down syndrome all the time... By: Dave Hingsburger
Dave Hingsburger is an advocate for those with disabilities and gives presentations on this topic fairly often:
We'd just sat down for lunch when we both heard that pronunciation of the word, 'Mother' that communicates so much. 'Muhhhhh-therrrrrr'. I glanced up and saw a frustrated and harried woman, carrying packages from the Bay and her son, a young man with Down Syndrome who was in his pre-teens.
Of course, I listened.
It seems that the mother wanted to go with him to get his food and then have him go with her to get her food, then they would eat together. Son, thought this was silly. Why doesn't she get hers, he get his, then they meet for lunch. She did an admirable job of keeping herself calm. I did an admirable job of just listening, not judging. Who knew what kind of experiences she'd had that led to this arrangement? They had been standing arguing and just before she moved again towards the court, he said something that had a profound impact on me as a listener and she as a mother.
'Trouble is you think I have Down Syndrome all the time and I don't,' he said with real frustration.
She stopped again, 'What?'
'I only have Down Syndrome sometimes, when I'm learning something new or if the words are real hard. I don't have Down Syndrome the rest of the time when I'm doing what I know how to do.'
'And you don't have Down Syndrome now?' she asked.
'No, I know how to get my lunch, I buy my lunch at school all the time. I don't have someone with me all the time you know.' he was frustrated, he didn't even realize he'd said something of real importance, to me and to his mother.
'So,' she continued looking at him hard, 'you don't feel like you have Down Syndrome all the time.'
'No, most times I don't even think about it,' he said.
She said, her tiredness seemed to be gone, 'Go ahead, we'll find a table after we've got our food.'
They disappeared from view. Joe and I looked at each other. I said to him, 'That kid should teach classes to parents of kids with Down Syndrome.'
This was taken from Kristin's blog. http://twodogsandafish.blogspot.com/
We'd just sat down for lunch when we both heard that pronunciation of the word, 'Mother' that communicates so much. 'Muhhhhh-therrrrrr'. I glanced up and saw a frustrated and harried woman, carrying packages from the Bay and her son, a young man with Down Syndrome who was in his pre-teens.
Of course, I listened.
It seems that the mother wanted to go with him to get his food and then have him go with her to get her food, then they would eat together. Son, thought this was silly. Why doesn't she get hers, he get his, then they meet for lunch. She did an admirable job of keeping herself calm. I did an admirable job of just listening, not judging. Who knew what kind of experiences she'd had that led to this arrangement? They had been standing arguing and just before she moved again towards the court, he said something that had a profound impact on me as a listener and she as a mother.
'Trouble is you think I have Down Syndrome all the time and I don't,' he said with real frustration.
She stopped again, 'What?'
'I only have Down Syndrome sometimes, when I'm learning something new or if the words are real hard. I don't have Down Syndrome the rest of the time when I'm doing what I know how to do.'
'And you don't have Down Syndrome now?' she asked.
'No, I know how to get my lunch, I buy my lunch at school all the time. I don't have someone with me all the time you know.' he was frustrated, he didn't even realize he'd said something of real importance, to me and to his mother.
'So,' she continued looking at him hard, 'you don't feel like you have Down Syndrome all the time.'
'No, most times I don't even think about it,' he said.
She said, her tiredness seemed to be gone, 'Go ahead, we'll find a table after we've got our food.'
They disappeared from view. Joe and I looked at each other. I said to him, 'That kid should teach classes to parents of kids with Down Syndrome.'
This was taken from Kristin's blog. http://twodogsandafish.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Cloth Diaper drive
http://the-scenic- route-momto6kids .blogspot. com
Please see the above blog. She is collecting cloth diapers to take to EE for the orphanage so the kids aren't wrapped in blankets wet and cold.
Please see the above blog. She is collecting cloth diapers to take to EE for the orphanage so the kids aren't wrapped in blankets wet and cold.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Journey of the Heart Comedy Jam Ticket information
I just found out the tickets will be $15 and will include a buffet appetizer and happy hour drink prices and a live band. I'm so excited this event is going to be a blast. I hope if you are in the area you can attend. It is November 13th @ Original Mike's in Santa Ana, CA
Saturday, October 2, 2010
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