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PokeGirl1997  

family problems :((

Okay i'm kinda upset with my step-dad and step-brother because they are always saying oh poor brandon he has always had a mom and dad but his mom is just so bad. I will admit his mom would not win any mother-of-the-year awards but at least she'll call him and try to see him. Well what i'm trying to say is that brandon (step-brother) has never gone without a mom in his life yet i went 9 years not even knowing who my dad is. My dad has always known me but i just did not know he was my dad, he says hes gonna try and be there but he hasn't called me in over a year and i know he has my number because his mom called my grandma asking for it, But no lets all feel sorry for poor brandon
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Angels Over All  

NEW PTA PRESIDENT!

ATTENTION!!!! GOOD NEWS MY FB FAMILY & FRIENDS! I receive a call today saying That I am The NEW PRESIDENT OF Indian Prarie Preschool in Aurora/Naperville IL. THANK U ALL SO MUCH THAT SUPPORTED ME & GAVE ME YOUR BLESSINGS! I WILL NOT LET THE PTA FAMILIES DOWN! WE R HEADED TOWARDS VERY BIG THINGS IN 2011/2012 :)
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red head  

love

hi to every one my name is kathy.i just want to say to all that thinksthey have kids that don't love them they do.you just keep on loving them as they are.i know i'm one to.i lost my son in may of this year he took his life and having a hard time dealing with it.we didn't see it coming.kids reach out and hurt the ones they love.they have a problem with in themselves and scared.parents please keep in mind life is really short.kids if you are reading this please love your parents and talk to them no matter what mistakes they made or you have said or done. they is healing and for giving you will see.kathy.
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lilmiz1  

In Memory of my parent who died 3 Years Ago Today

Remembering my step-dad today, Raymond Moore, who died three years ago today from Alzheimer's Disease. It's a difficult day for me, my mind goes back to that morning. The night before our entire family was at his bedside while he was unconscious and sedated, our pastor at the time joined us along with the hospice nurse, as we prayed holding hands. His blood pressure was low, but after a prayer it would go up again. My now 15 year old daughter's hand was the only one he would squeeze. They were exceptionally close (we all lived together). I do believe he was aware of her presence and it was his way of telling her goodbye.

After we all left, my mom remained and when she came home she said suddenly he opened his eyes and was wide awake and very aware of his surroundings. She fed him ice cream and some juice. She said when she left he puckered up and gave her a big kiss---I do believe that was his goodbye to her.

The next morning my mom called at 5am ish and they said he had slept well and was again wide awake, so the aides were going to get him ready for some breakfast a bit later on.

At 8:15am we got the call that the aides found him and he had passed away, but I think that is what he wanted, to pass away alone in his own time. I wanted to be there when he did, but it was God's will to take him.

I miss him a lot, but I have a lot of great memories, thanks Aidpage family for giving me this forum to reflect today. I made the video on the year anniversary of his death, and the photos are when my girls are younger. I wrote the poetry that shows throughout the video---and I no longer have the myspace page that is mentioned at the end.
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Anora Eldorath  

Autism Society of Minnesota

Autism Society of Minnesota
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Anora Eldorath  

Autism Society of Minnesota

Autism Society of Minnesota
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Anora Eldorath  

Special Education Advocacy Meet-ups

Special Ed. Meet-ups


Looking for a meet-up group to discuss special education advocacy? Click the link to find a group in your area.

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Anora Eldorath  

How to choose a good daycare (video)

The following is a fairly well done video of how to choose a good daycare for your little one.

Namaste-Anora

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Anora Eldorath  

Minnesota Online High School

Minnesota Online High School offers an alternative to the traditional highschool environment.

Namaste-Anora

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jmb1986  

About jmb1986

I am the daughter of two wonderful parents. They have gone above and beyond anything that I could have ever asked for.  They took my friends in when they were having hard times without any hesitation. Back in March they took in two foster children without ever being asked knowing that there would ea a lot of strain on them mentally and finacially.  Their thoughts on taking them in was "we have a lot of love to go around and we can show them what they have never had before" That is what they have instilled in me for years and I am trying to live my life the way they have taught me.  Back about a week before Thanksgiving 2009 my daddy had an unfortuante accident where he fell off of an extention ladder from the top of the ladder.  When he landed the bones in his ankle went through the skin and he damaged all of the tendons and ligaments in ankle.  He is now trying to recover but he will not be able to work for another year or more.  He has to go through extensive therapy but that is not going to be able to happen for atleast six months.  My mom not to long before all of this happened broke her hand and had to have surgery on her hand.  If it is not one thing it is another right? My mom has not been able to work full time really for about 6 months or more.  My mom has been working part time since my dad got hurt and now the bill are becoming unbareable for them and it is to the point where my mom is losing her mind and I have lost my best friend in this whole mess.  I love them more than anything and they hate asking for help I am just wondering if there is ANYTHING that can help them.  Alittle insight would be greatly welcomed.

 

                                                     Thank You

                                                        

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malik1618  

About malik1618

Donations need to medical hospitals.

I have employment problems. After not working quite long I have no fixed income. My father-in-law to care.

I need donations for medical law for parents who experience pain paralyzed half of the body other diseases. Total donations needed only USD1, 100.00. For the sake of parents and family.

I need very soon and thanks to the help. Can parents may longevity.
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lulu9207  

About lulu9207

Hello everyone.. my name is lacy but everyone who knows me calls me lulu.. I am 26.. was a single mom for 3 years but recently got married.. I now how financially stressed we all are right now but please believe things will get better.. My husband and I are trying to get a website off the ground that will help families and single parents who need help buying the necessities such as food, gas, diapers, formula..ect and pay needed bills like electricity, gas, rent.. ect. If you have any experience in web design, business management.. or would just love to help us get started we would love to hear from you and what you have to offer. This is 100% serious and honest.. we are a family who has struggled and  we don't have alot of money but we understand how much it breaks our hearts to not be able to provide the basics.. Please.. email us if you can help or would like to help... Thanx, Lacy
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windwalker  

About windwalker

my husband and i lost everything two years ago, we now live in a travel trailer next to his mom and dad. their health has degenerated in the last year, we take care of them now. we have little income and no money for christmas. we have eight children between us and have 15 grandchildren. we would love to give them gifts for christmas as we have done in the past, but as i said their is no monet for christmas

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SAHM of 3  

Will You give this to my Daddy?

 I read this earlier today and I just wanted to post it so that everyone would see it! Its heart breaking so grab a tissue!
Will You give this to my Daddy?


As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support 'Red Fridays.'

Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed One of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.

Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As they began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering.

When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and Cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red-blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.

Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal.

Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our Service men and women, a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said 'hi..'

The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her...

The young soldier, who didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.

The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter's name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.

When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second.. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it.

After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, 'I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you.' He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying 'your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon.'

The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event.

As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.

We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an American.

RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority'. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.

Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday - and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.

By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.

If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is....We need your support and your prayers.

Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example.

IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON.

IF YOU COULD CARE LESS, THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON --- IT IS YOUR CHOICE
I WILL BE WEARING RED ON FRIDAYS FROM NOW ON!


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Shylady  

Rents Not Paid

My oldest daughter is once again about to be kicked out of her trailer, bext door to me, because she and her boyfriend have gotten behind in the rent. Trying to keep electric and water on has taken every bit of money they could work on the side to get up. Shes pregnant and nobody will hire her, shes due in January. Her boyfriend does work for the rent man, only not as much as the rent man would like for him to which is daily and to be there when he needs him to be, and her boyfriend hasn't been available every day when the rent mans main worker goes to get him. But he also works and makes a little money for his grandpa.

They have been keeping their babies more, but they get us to keep the babies a lot cause of inpatience and not being able to deal with the babies. If they move, though, they will bring the babies over to us and go liveing in a tent in the woods with other friend who do the same. And I will be having to take in the new born babies when he is born to. I can't always physically take care of the babies, thank God for my other two daughter who still live with me and my husband who helps out a lot. I know the babies would be much more better off with us, and I like it cause they live next door and I. can keep an eye on them and make sure their parents aren't neglecting them. Which I am always having to get onto them about.

I wish they'd get on families first, they already have food stamps, and I wish they could get section 8 or something like that to help pay their bills till they can find job and are able to work, or till some jobs finally become available again. I'm not able to help them, I'm disabled and my husband is on Social Security. I don't want them to move. I like the help they give when they take care of their own babies and they don't run off and stay gone all the time. Being next door to us has been a blesseing for all of us, even the babies who cry and pitch fits for their parents whenever they leave them with us or anyone else.

it hard seeing the babies cry for their mom and she just goes off and isn't going to work or anything very important, but shes just going to play like she doesn't have responcibilities. Her boyfriend does it too, but he tries to go off and have fun while Christina stays home with the babies, thats not the way Christina has it and she will bring the babies to me and run off somewhere else to stay gone for days or a couple of months, which she has done in the past. Lately she been staying home with the babies if I take one babies for a while. She can then go to her friends down the way and hang out while till her boyfriend decides to come home and take care of his responcibilities with her. My husband calls them dead beat parents and they inspire a lot of arguing from me at them. I just want them to do whats right by their babies and act like parents instead of just kin folks.

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Tiffanyb1  

About Tiffanyb1

I am a single parent of two  children who live in Houston, Tx and I am interested in finding out about the donation of cars to single working parents. If anyone know of that particular program please be sure to help.
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peacephreak  

About peacephreak

Hi. This story is not spectacular but I need advice or something. My parents owe about$3400 to their gas company. The Gas company shut off their gas in march and they have been paying what they can ever since, we live in the mountains of PA and winter is coming. I am extemely worried about them. Is it legal for the gas company, as a monopoly, to leave the gas off over the winter months? If it is not allowed, who do my parents contact to get them to turn it back on? I am losing sleep over this, I am so concerned and don't know what to do to help them, I am in no position to pay it for them, and will probably move them in with me if it gets to bad but I really do not have anywhere for them to sleep. Thank you for any advice you have.

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Anora Eldorath  

For Michigan Parents of Special Needs Children

For Michigan Parents of Special Needs Children
The school district is dying and things like this will not help it.  If my kids can't get the correct special ed services then they don't need to be in this district. There isn't busing for schools out of neighborhood, there are teachers at John Lodge that still use corporal punishment at the Kindergarten level, the special class like art are non existent and the teachers don't have what they need to teach as they should. Yet people wonder why kids leave the system, drop out, or are graduating unable to read. Something has to be done to save our community, our schools, our children and our future.

I read this in a public letter that was sent out as well as posted online and I felt compelled to do some research, as a response letter was not yet posted. (I'm guessing not enough time has passed, nor do I know if the parent actually sent the letter or just posted it online).The parent was concerned because their child was denied ESY, which means Extended School Year. They basically stated in their letter that it was because the district claimed to be out of money and were told not to provide the service. The problem is, districts generally don't make their decisions like that based upon money it is based upon the ability of the child. If the child does not need the extra help (and there are criteria for this) then it makes no sense to have a child come for extended school year help. However, most know me and I had to dig up records.

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/SPED_PRESCHOOL_ALLOCATIONS_0809_WEB_248101_7.pdf

The above link is the total monies allocated for pre-school programs in the districts of Michigan.

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/IDEA_619_Est_Awards_4-20-09_275869_7.pdf

The above link is the total monies allocated for 619 for this school year for pre-school.

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/2008OSEUpdate_245169_7.pdf

The above link is for the report which states that the funding for the current school year would stay the same. Meaning, there should be funds available. (Their own documents).

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Item_AA_243389_7.pdf

The above link is a memo put out at the end of last school year, which means it would be effective for this school year as to how ESY is chosen in the state of Michigan.

Now, in terms of the allegations of corporal punishment at John Lodge, I cannot find any school in the Michigan system with the name of John Lodge. I've found a street name located in Detroit, but no actual school district, or name. As a teacher reading this particular letter (I didn't cite the entire letter as this was the portion that stood out, I feel that perhaps the school was not listed to protect the child involved, but it's a pretty serious allegation especially when I cannot find anything that states schools in Michigan still use corporal punishment. I know that perhaps there are individual schools that perhaps have it written into their code of conduct, but in the states I've resided and taught typically a parent must give written permission for the school to use corporal punishment. If they parent does not allow it, the school will not use it.

So, if you reside in Michigan and are having issues with special education services, use the following links as evidence of the monies available in your district. You do have a right to appeal any decision made during an IEP meeting, and you do have a right to request further services for your child. If you are having issues with a district, the best thing to do is get an advocate.

The following links are advocacy groups in Michigan that can help you get the aid you need for your special needs child:
http://www.causeonline.org/

http://www.studentadvocacycenter.org/quickguides/

http://www.mpas.org/HomePage.asp

http://mi.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MISE_Support_Resources

http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/2002/11-02/Canja11-7-02.html

Namaste-Anora
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glimmerized  

Please Help Us

It is my heart-felt dream to have a savings account just for my sons and me. My heartless husband doesn't give us any money. He hides all the money. He only takes us shopping twice a year. He has cut off all my resources and strengths. My boys,ages 11 and 16 escape the abuse by staying with friends. There is no escape for me. I am a hostage in my own home. I have a car,but no money for gas,and no money to go places. I dream about taking my boys and me shopping,out to eat,and to movies. It hurts me deeply,grieves me painfully that I can't provide any of this. I can't work due to serious health problems. We need money so that we can enjoy life,so that we can have some happiness. We can't even go to the store for a soda each.  Please help my children and me. Please.

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Anora Eldorath  

April Autism Awareness Month

http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_awareness

 April is National Autism Awareness Month. If you would like some ideas to get involved, this website provides it.

Namaste-anora

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