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Rock on!I found new pics of Sophia!! Even unhappy she is darling! <3 I love her so much.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Great friends with generous hearts
Here is a public thank you! I put a request on Facebook yeasterday to see if anyone would be willing to donate an item for my Quartermania auction I am having on April 9th. I am so greateful for those that offered items. I felt a little tacky asking but as a friend pointed out sometimes you have too! My mom always told me "If you don't ask you don't get." She is right! (Don't tell her hee hee). <3
Monday, March 7, 2011
Tickets for Quartermania! Get yours today!
QuarterMania is coming!
When: April 9, 2011
Preview at 10:30 Auction starts at 11:00
Where: American Legion
3880 Old Hamner Rd., Norco
When you come to a QM, $10 will get you a paddle, raffle ticket, AND lunch! There will be extra raffle tickets for sale and a 50/50 drawing.
I would like to introduce you to a fun-filled event called QuarterMania!! If you are like I was when I first heard of this, you are probably wondering “what the heck is this?”!
QuarterMania is a cross between an auction and a raffle where people ‘bid’ to win a product/prize from home business vendors participating in the event.
Pampered Chef, Hold My Purse, Dove Chocolate, Avon, Mary Kay, Gold Canyon, and more
Bids on these new items are from 1 to 4 quarters. There are usually about 60 items to auction during a party.
COME OUT AND ENJOY A FUN FILLED AFTERNOON! Bring your quarters!! You will be able to purchase them at the event.
You can use the chip-in to the right to purchase your ticket. You can also buy at the door. Please leave a comment if you would like to attend and will pay at the door so i can put you on the list and get head count for our yummy lunch!
You can use the chip-in to the right to purchase your ticket. You can also buy at the door. Please leave a comment if you would like to attend and will pay at the door so i can put you on the list and get head count for our yummy lunch!
If you have any further questions you can contact Megan at bringsophiahome@yahoo.com (Subject: QuarterMania)
Saturday, March 5, 2011
April 9th ~ QuarterMania is coming
I hope who are within driving distance will save the date (April 9th). QuarterManis is coming!! This is going to be the best and most fun fundraiser! Let me just say you won't want to miss it. The cost for admission is only $10! Where else can you get brand new items from Pampered Chef, Hold my Purse, Avon, Mary Kay, Dove Chocolate, and more for 4 quarters or LESS. Yes you heard me right 4 quarters or less for new items! SO savc the date, and save your quarters! I'm getting so excited! <3
American Legion 3888 Old Hamner Rd. Norco, CA
Preview @ 10:30 Auction starts at 11am
Bring your friends for a fun filled event!
American Legion 3888 Old Hamner Rd. Norco, CA
Preview @ 10:30 Auction starts at 11am
Bring your friends for a fun filled event!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Hope for the Forgotten: Waiting
Please help these boys and potentially Sophia and me. For every shared post linkied to my post I will get 5 entries into the drawing. I also posted on FB and if you share my post I get entries for that. Please don't mistake my sincerity for trying to find these boys forever families by asking you to share to get more entries. As I am trying to raise the same funds for Sophia I will try just about anything that is legal to get those funds. If any of you are in a postition to help these boys and or Sophia and you don't know how just ask I will be happy to share. God Bless these children and those who advocate for them.
Hope for the Forgotten: Waiting: "Waiting is something most people struggle with when going through an adoption process, and it is something I am recognizing lately that I am..."
Hope for the Forgotten: Waiting: "Waiting is something most people struggle with when going through an adoption process, and it is something I am recognizing lately that I am..."
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
I learned something about Down Syndrome today
I'm sitting at Starbucks (that's a worldwide chain of coffee shops), checking email, making phone calls, "sipping my triple tall non-fat latte," and thinking about the fact that people with Down Syndrome make me uncomfortable.
My fear is that if I make eye-contact with a Down Syndrome person they will talk to me, I won't understand them, and then I'll feel embarrassed. (Yes Virginia, this phobia is "all about me").
So this particular Starbucks employs a young woman who has Down Syndrome. (I was going say "is afflicted" or "is a victim" of Down Syndrome, but my lack of knowledge of this syndrome leaves me wondering if "afflicted" or "victim" are appropriate descriptions).
The young woman's job is to dust, sweep the floor, clean the display case, bus the tables, and water the plants. She goes about her business with extreme diligence and a broad smile.
So I was sitting there working on a quote for a customer, when my fear became a reality. The relative quiet of the establishment was broken with the words, "So how are you doing today?" I glanced up to see the beaming young woman looking right at me. With a small amount of anxiety I replied, "I'm doing great. How are you?"
It seems impossible but her smile got even bigger. "I'm great too but thank God it's Friday." With that she waved and walked off to continue dusting the Tazo Tea display.
"Thank God it's Friday?" Did she really just say "Thank God it's Friday?" Does that mean that there's a discernible difference between this day and any other day in her life? That perhaps a Saturday spent with family or friends, or by herself, is an appealing alternative to working her shift at Starbucks?
Does this mean that she doesn't just meander her way through the day oblivious to what's going on around her? She has good days and bad days... not just "days?"
I am beyond guilty of not understanding the nuances of life that a person with Down Syndrome experiences. It never occurred to me that she would have a thought like "Thank God it's Friday." I assumed that every day was the same for her and others with Down Syndrome. In my ignorant mind they seem blissfully disconnected from the challenges of day-to-day life.
I realized at that moment that I know nothing about Down Syndrome and I let my fear and assumptions dictate how I would interact with people like her.
She walked back to me, carrying a tray of Dixie Cups. This time I noticed her name tag: Stephanie.
"Would you like to try a Caramel Apple Spice?"
"Sure." She stood, waiting for me to taste the drink. I did. I didn't like it.
"How is it," she asked?
Up until about five minutes ago I would have avoided telling her the truth, fearful that I might hurt her feelings or confuse her.
"Actually Stephanie, it's too sweet for me."
"Yeah, too sweet. I don't like them either." She strolled over to the next customer. "Would you like to try a Caramel Apple Spice?" She points at me. "He thinks they're too sweet."
Stephanie walked back to me with a look of slight embarrassment. "My name isn't Stephanie. It's Amber. I left my apron home and had to borrow Stephanie's."
I'm glad that I met Amber. Maybe now I will ignore preconceived ideas that are based on nothing other than vague, uninformed impressions, and realize that the Ambers of the world, just like me, can't wait until the weekend arrives.
Or maybe I'll just continue to meander through the day, oblivious to what's going on around me. I have a lot more practice doing that.
By: Roger Fallihee
My fear is that if I make eye-contact with a Down Syndrome person they will talk to me, I won't understand them, and then I'll feel embarrassed. (Yes Virginia, this phobia is "all about me").
So this particular Starbucks employs a young woman who has Down Syndrome. (I was going say "is afflicted" or "is a victim" of Down Syndrome, but my lack of knowledge of this syndrome leaves me wondering if "afflicted" or "victim" are appropriate descriptions).
The young woman's job is to dust, sweep the floor, clean the display case, bus the tables, and water the plants. She goes about her business with extreme diligence and a broad smile.
So I was sitting there working on a quote for a customer, when my fear became a reality. The relative quiet of the establishment was broken with the words, "So how are you doing today?" I glanced up to see the beaming young woman looking right at me. With a small amount of anxiety I replied, "I'm doing great. How are you?"
It seems impossible but her smile got even bigger. "I'm great too but thank God it's Friday." With that she waved and walked off to continue dusting the Tazo Tea display.
"Thank God it's Friday?" Did she really just say "Thank God it's Friday?" Does that mean that there's a discernible difference between this day and any other day in her life? That perhaps a Saturday spent with family or friends, or by herself, is an appealing alternative to working her shift at Starbucks?
Does this mean that she doesn't just meander her way through the day oblivious to what's going on around her? She has good days and bad days... not just "days?"
I am beyond guilty of not understanding the nuances of life that a person with Down Syndrome experiences. It never occurred to me that she would have a thought like "Thank God it's Friday." I assumed that every day was the same for her and others with Down Syndrome. In my ignorant mind they seem blissfully disconnected from the challenges of day-to-day life.
I realized at that moment that I know nothing about Down Syndrome and I let my fear and assumptions dictate how I would interact with people like her.
She walked back to me, carrying a tray of Dixie Cups. This time I noticed her name tag: Stephanie.
"Would you like to try a Caramel Apple Spice?"
"Sure." She stood, waiting for me to taste the drink. I did. I didn't like it.
"How is it," she asked?
Up until about five minutes ago I would have avoided telling her the truth, fearful that I might hurt her feelings or confuse her.
"Actually Stephanie, it's too sweet for me."
"Yeah, too sweet. I don't like them either." She strolled over to the next customer. "Would you like to try a Caramel Apple Spice?" She points at me. "He thinks they're too sweet."
Stephanie walked back to me with a look of slight embarrassment. "My name isn't Stephanie. It's Amber. I left my apron home and had to borrow Stephanie's."
I'm glad that I met Amber. Maybe now I will ignore preconceived ideas that are based on nothing other than vague, uninformed impressions, and realize that the Ambers of the world, just like me, can't wait until the weekend arrives.
Or maybe I'll just continue to meander through the day, oblivious to what's going on around me. I have a lot more practice doing that.
By: Roger Fallihee
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Save those Quarters
Quartermania is coming!! The date is April 9th in Norco, CA. I hope you (if in the drivable area) will come on out. I guarentee you will have a blast! It will only cost you $10 for admission and you get lunch. There will be great vendors "auctioning" thier goodies. No item over a 4 quarter bid. Come check it out. If you rum out of quarters you can purchase them at the event. There will also be a raffle and a 50/50 drawing. This has the potential to be a great fundraiser for Sophia's fund. I know you all want her to come home just like I do! It's nice to have so many supporting us. Any questions just ask me. :D
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