$5,192.
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Do you see that number?
$5,192.
That is the official number raised over the last couple days by an amazing groupd of women at Scrapin Away Vacations for Autism Speaks (in honor of Simon's 5th birthday).
How absolutely awesome is that?
And, yep, I cried. Overwhelmed with the generosity of talent, time, and treasure shown by the 200+ women in attendance and by Rollie (in the photo above to my left). She and Denise (also in the photo above) worked so hard and tirelessly to raise these funds. Good, good, people.
Wow.
Right now I am sitting in the airport in Scranton, anxiously awaiting my flights home to Chris and Simon. Home to celebrate Simon's 5th birthday today - how time flies and how completely amazing is this thing called life.
Of course, that will be a whole other post coming later today.
Peace to each and every one of you. And to the ladies I got to meet this weekend, thank you.
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Wow. That is so awesome, Ali! It's good to be reminded of all the good people in the world! Happy Birthday, sweet Simon! :)
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Beautiful!
Happy day to Simon!
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that is so awesome and amazing! enjoy your day to the fullest.
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Happy Birthday Simon!! I hope you have a wonderful 5th birthday. That is awesome that so much money was raised for autism awareness. I know it will be put to such great use.
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Happy Birthday Simon! Today's my birthday too!! However, I'd much rather be 5 than 32 ;) Have a wonderful day and enjoy being 5 - it's a terrific age!
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WAY TO GO! So happy for you and so happy for what you did for the cause . What a powerful thing!
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Happy Birthday Little Man!!!! Ali that is amazing tears are running down my face too wow is all I can say.Have a wonderful day with eh family today!
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That is amazing; scrapbookers are such generous people. Hope Simon has a wonderful birthday, enjoy the day!
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That is truly incredible!!!! Congrats ladies - this is superb :D
I would have cried too!!!! :D
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Oh, and Happy 5th Birthday Simon!!!
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Ali,
Happy Labor Day to you!! Happy Birthday Simon!!! I hope you all have a wonderful day. Lots of fun!!
Over $5000.00!!! That is an awesome thing!!! You and the ladies who helped you put the weekend together should be sooooo proud of yourselves. You are doing a great thing for your son and all of those who are on his shoes!! You Rock!!!!
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5 years old ... WOW! .. Happy Birthday Simon! I hope you have a wonderful day! ... We almost share the same birthday .. mine is tomorrow .. I wish I was 5 again!
Have fun and don't eat too much ice cream! Eat "Just Enough"!
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Happy Birthday Simon!! Five years is a big deal. Have lots of Fun!!!
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Ali,
WOW! What an amazing gift! I can almost feel the emotion, just from your words and the kindness of others. Hope you make it home safe and sound to celebrate Simon. He's such a lucky boy to have you both!
Enjoy..
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That is great!!
Have a wonderful day... I know you will.
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WOW!!!
Happy Birthday Simon! You have one amazing momma!!
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with tears in my eyes...that is incredible. Wishes for a wonderful 5th Birthday for Simon.
peace
Kim
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how incredibly awesome is that! good people, good times, GOOD! happy bday simon - cheers to being 5 years old - have a blast and celebrate YOU! cheers, rachel
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Happy Birthday, Simon! What a very special present that is....
Have a great day!
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My daughter turned 5 on the 10th, and isn't it just amazing!? Life has changed so much since the day you see the first "two lines on the stick"...these little people who become your everything, your breath, your reason. Who knew? Enjoy your day celebrating your life as a family!
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