So, since this story is all about Christmas, it was imperative that I leave my hubs to put toys together with the kids so I could post. Some background:
A few weeks ago my sister, who is a Special Ed. teacher for children with severe disabilities, posted a request on her Facebook page. She asked if anyone out there had a xbox that they were willing to donate to one of her students for Christmas. This student was born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. He was adopted by a loving and generous family that has also adopted several other children with disabilities. They have eight or nine kids living in the household.
All this student wanted was an xbox and nothing else for Christmas. As of late, the father has come down with an illness that has affected his central nervous system, rendering him unable to work. The family fell on hard times and they are struggling to make ends meet on the mother's salary alone. This family does not even have a car to take the family anywhere.
My sister never got a response with a donation, so she felt like she at least tried to help them get an xbox. Coincidently, on Christmas eve morning, after swearing I would stay off of Facebook for the day, I logged in. One of the first status updates I read from a friend was, "Does anyone know where I can donate an xbox? It has a few games., (etc.)". I could not believe what I was reading! I immediately responded and asked if this friend was willing to donate it to my sister's student and his family. He, of course, said he would be able to drop it off that afternoon...
My sister went to drop it off at the students house, and the father of the student said his son had been praying for an xbox for Christmas! Lo and behold my sister shows up with one at their house! Is this an awesome story or what??? The father then wrote a very touching letter thanking my friend for his xbox. This friend in turn was touched and happy to be a part of making someone's Christmas special. Gosh I am tearing up again! This is like the third time now, jeez. ...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my readers and followers!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Happy 1st Birthday to my blog!
Well, technically, it was three days ago, but whatev. Time sure flies when you are in the blogosphere!
A year ago I had no idea where my dashboard was, or who in the Hell Mr. Linky was. I didn't know about linking to other blogs or what hosting a carnival meant (not that I ever do any of that fancy stuff). I also learned some etiquette rules and most important, that all bloggers LOVE comments! The more the better!
I have "met" some awesome people on here even though we've never actually spoke or seen each other in person. I have been moved to tears by some of your posts and have laughed until my stomach hurt at others! Such a wide variety to read out there.
I know I don't post as much as I used to but thank you all for reading and of course, for leaving your comments, they make my day, awww... Also, you may have noticed my generous use of the exclamation point. I love to use it, and feel it gives my readers a reference point to what it must be like to talk to me in person, ha ha!
So, what has been going on with me lately, you ask? Let's see....still in the throes of my midlife crisis, all I need is to have an affair with my secretary and buy a Corvette and I will be all set!
At work, there is always the drama that keeps me in business, but budget wise, things are grim.
Example:
Me to secretary: "Where is the tape? I ran out and don't see any on the supply shelf."
Secretary: "There isn't any more because we have no money to buy any and you can't borrow any of mine!"
Me: "We don't have money for tape? What am I supposed to do now???"
Secretary: "Use tacks."
Me: "Oh."
And so on, I wish John Stossell from 20/20 would show up at our school and then comment on the sad state of affairs around there. He would be mortified at our lack of tape, I'm sure.
Besides all that we are busy with basketball, gymastics, and just life in general. Thank you again to my followers, I love you guys! Oh, and especially to one of my "anonymous" followers whose only comments are things like, "Viagra viagra viagra" and such.
Peace out to all my sisters from another Mister!
A year ago I had no idea where my dashboard was, or who in the Hell Mr. Linky was. I didn't know about linking to other blogs or what hosting a carnival meant (not that I ever do any of that fancy stuff). I also learned some etiquette rules and most important, that all bloggers LOVE comments! The more the better!
I have "met" some awesome people on here even though we've never actually spoke or seen each other in person. I have been moved to tears by some of your posts and have laughed until my stomach hurt at others! Such a wide variety to read out there.
I know I don't post as much as I used to but thank you all for reading and of course, for leaving your comments, they make my day, awww... Also, you may have noticed my generous use of the exclamation point. I love to use it, and feel it gives my readers a reference point to what it must be like to talk to me in person, ha ha!
So, what has been going on with me lately, you ask? Let's see....still in the throes of my midlife crisis, all I need is to have an affair with my secretary and buy a Corvette and I will be all set!
At work, there is always the drama that keeps me in business, but budget wise, things are grim.
Example:
Me to secretary: "Where is the tape? I ran out and don't see any on the supply shelf."
Secretary: "There isn't any more because we have no money to buy any and you can't borrow any of mine!"
Me: "We don't have money for tape? What am I supposed to do now???"
Secretary: "Use tacks."
Me: "Oh."
And so on, I wish John Stossell from 20/20 would show up at our school and then comment on the sad state of affairs around there. He would be mortified at our lack of tape, I'm sure.
Besides all that we are busy with basketball, gymastics, and just life in general. Thank you again to my followers, I love you guys! Oh, and especially to one of my "anonymous" followers whose only comments are things like, "Viagra viagra viagra" and such.
Peace out to all my sisters from another Mister!
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