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Poem
This beautiful piece was snatched from www.vannicefamilyjourney.blogspot.comTo realize the value of ONE YEAR, ask a student who failed a grade.To realize the value of ONE MONTH, ask a mother who gave...
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Tattoo (again)
Don't worry, I didn't get another new one! Read my initial post about it, it explains the meaning better. I've noticed several hits on my blog based on my Defy Gravity tattoo and I neglected to post a...
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Guatemala Update 5
Done:- I have my passport!- 2nd payment is in- Camera is FIXED!!!!- Some items purchased for orphanage - Children's tylenol, allergy, multi-symptom cold - 4 Multipacks of very brightly colored popsicle...
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Job
I HAVE A JOB!!!! I won't go into specifics, cause that's just not a good idea. I will tell you: I will be the head teacher in a Life Skills classroom at a middle school.I am beyond ecstatic. I also...
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It's almost time!
I'm leaving for the airport in an hour and 15 minutes (ish). I didn't bother going to sleep because I'd have to get up at 3:30 at the latest! (blech)I've heard that there is a McDonald's not far from...
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hello from Guatemala!
I'm in Guatemala, safe and sound in a VERY cute little motel/hotel. Please excuse any typo's-I'm using an extremely tiny keyboard on a netbook.We visited the children's hospital today (Hermano Pedro)...
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Guatemala - Days 2, 3, and 4
Sorry for the delay in posting, I don't have all that much down time! (not really a bad thing)Hermano Pedro has 250 residents, both children and adults. I've spent most of my time with the children...
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Home
The title to this post is pretty self-explanatory. I've been home since yesterday evening. Today was spent trying to get organized for my move to a new state/first apartment/first teaching job.I don't...
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Video clip of Paty
It's FINALLY here... 24 seconds of my beautiful, beautiful lovey. Please enjoy her sweet, infectious giggles. This was our last day there and I no longer had to tickle her to get her to laugh, but she...
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Christmas Angel Tree
I've finally gotten around to posting the Christmas Angel Tree button and the precious little button Lu made for my precious Catherine here! In the process, I had to sift through all my other buttons...
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Microgrant
Hello all!I've applied for a Microgrant through We are Teachers. The grant is for $200 and a Flip video camera to be used in your special education classroom. The theme of this grant is: Individual...
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my little girl
Even though I have no idea if/when I'll be able to go get her, I know in my heart that this little girl (Paty) IS meant to be my daughter. The question is: will I ever be able to bring her home and...
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Microgrant: It's time to vote!!!
Remember that Microgrant?The voting for the WAT microgrant begins today and runs through December 1st.I have a student that has a Cortical Visual Impairment and he is starting a new vision therapy to...
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Catherine
Some information about Catherine from an adoptive parent:"When I adopted Elijah from Eastern Europe earlier this year, I had the pleasure of meeting Catherine. She was in Elijah's orphanage. The...
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More about Catherine!
Wow, 2 posts in one night! This 2nd post about Catherine is courtesy of Amy again - she ROCKS.Catherine sounds absolutely WONDERFUL...what a precious little one. Listen to this additional...
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First post since February!
Fellow SPED teacher (Ally) has inspired me to write my first post since February. So here's to...10 Things about Jaimie10. I'm a Yankee living in a Southern-ish state.9. I'm allergic to pretty much...
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Stay tuned...
It's October (errr...for a little while longer ;) ), where we pay homage to the nuttiness that is Sensory Processing Disorder. I haven't done so well with keeping this blog up to date, but I am working...
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Selena Gomez, The Lopez Show and Dynavox
I just watched a video of Selene Gomez using a DynaVox on the George Lopez show.How COOL is that??Apparently, Selena lost her voice but decided to appear on the show anyways. She had some responses to...
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RJ Cooper
I love assistive technology, simply love it! I love how it "levels the playing field" for individuals with disabilities.I was recently told about a man named RJ Cooper who makes just about anything...
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Glee and the ReWalk
WAY TO GO GLEE!! Arty got to walk for Christmas. He received the ReWalk, an exoskeleton for people who are paraplegics. I am so impressed with Glee!!Exoskeleton's are a very new form of assistive...
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