Because of so many of your generous hearts this year,

No Ali thank you. You have the ability to inspire others thru not only your work but the voice on your blog. I am always entranced by the stories and pictures of Simon. The way you capture your "little dude" is absolutely amazing. I am inspired to create the same heartfelt magic on my pages of my own "little dude" by your art. You rock Ali!

I thank you Ali for your generosity and work to help find a cure for autism in both your community and around the globe. I am very grateful for your generous contribution to helping me raise some money for the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati. Bless you and Happy New Year!

Simon is so lucky to have a Mom like you and we are so lucky to have a scrapbooker who is caring, determinined and extremely talented that we can learn from. I look forward to reading your blog daily and I will continue to in the new year. Conratulations on the wonderful donation. You truly are making a difference. God Bless.
Teresa

Ali, THANK YOU!! And also on behalf of my little Vince who also has autism, THANK YOU from the bottem of our hearts. You are so inspiring. More than you know. I love how you scrapbook about Simon's life because it gives me ideas on how to scrapbook my family's journey as well. God Bless. You have made my day - as usual :-)

I know a family who had 4 challenged children. The Mom used to say that God sent them to her because he knew she would take good care of them. I think God sends his special children to special parents. Simon is so lucky to have you and Chris. Maybe your scrapping fame is part of God's plan to help Simon and other children with Autism. Keep up the good work!

how lucky we all are to have you as part of our life!!
you are an amazing woman Ali and I am so proud to call you my friend!!
xox

AMAZING!!!!!!!

That is awesome Ali!!!!! You are a fantastic mother! Simon is so lucky to have you!

Ali, I get tears in my eyes reading your beautiful posts and feel as if I know you, Chris and Simon. My grandson, Coy, also lives with a form of autism (PDD) and my daughter and I both find inspiration from your posts. Thank you for you generous donation for all the children like Simon and Coy. My daughter and I are walking on behalf of Autism Speaks in March and hope to be able to raise some money as well for these amazing kids. Thanks again for all you do ~ Nancy

You are a wonderful woman, Ali, for all you do! I have a special son myself, and everyone tells me that God made me his mother for a reason, because I am the best mother for him. I don't always feel that way though; I very often feel very overwhelmed. BUT...when he needs advocating for, I come out fighting like the mother God knew I could be!
I read your blog all the time, but don't comment very often. I have to say though, that you always seem so in control-I admire and look up to you. And this post just gave me another really great reason for why I do that!
So...thank you!
Lauri

Ali, you ROCK! I am a mom of an autistic boy and I love you for all you have done.