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Just taking a minute to post from here in the Poconos of Pennsylvania - I am having such a wonderful time. There are over 200 women cropping here this weekend from all over the place. Three classes down, three to go tomorrow.
And guess what?
These women are raising a TON of money for autism in honor of Simon's 5th birthday on Sunday. They have a couple raffles and a big a silent auction (with absolutely beautiful art pieces designed by a bunch of women here). It is an amazing group effort. So, so cool. Tomorrow night we will know the total grand total amount. It is going to be BIG.
I am awed and inspired and humbled and touched by the generosity. So many people are impacted by autism in one way or another...speaking with a variety of different women here this weekend I am reminded once again of the craziness of it all, and the connectedness. I am also reminded - through so many different stories - how amazing these kids are - how I can't imagine my life without Simon. How he teaches me everyday. And that he is the reason I started scrapbooking and one of the main reasons why I continue.
Rollie - if/when you read this - you are one fantastic, amazing woman (even if you did keep me up until 2am). I am so glad that I met you last year and so completely blessed that you invted me to teach at your event. Thank you for wanting to do something that is so GOOD and for challening others to do the same.
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What a great group of ladies! Hope Simon has an awesome birthday tomorrow.
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How cool Ali.
You look so hip in your outfit.
hope to see you soon,
jess
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Awwww how cool!
Happy birthday Simon!!!
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happy happy birthday to Simon!
And congrats to you for five years as a momma to such an amazing little boy!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIMON!!!!! To the ladies in PA THANK YOU from a mommy of an Autistic child! Thank you ALi for all that you do raising awareness about Autism your one awesome momma!!I am wowed by you.BIg hugs and safe travel home~
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Happy birthday, Simon!
It sounds like a wonderful event, and I hope you continue to enjoy it. I wish I could be there.
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Awesome!
I am the one that is blessed.
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Aw that's GREAT!!!! So glad you are surounded be all those sweet gals! Have fun!!!!! -Karla
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awesome!
~maryjo
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Hope you make it home intime for Simon's bday!!! Happy Birthday Simon!!! Hope you take some pixs of the special event!
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What a neat idea! Happy Birthday to Simon :)
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very cool idea!
wish we would have thought of it at the Zone.
Happy birthday to the big man!
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What a neat thing! Such great and generous women out there. I can't wait to hear the final figure! http://jolenegeorge.blogspot.com/
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Happy Birthday to you Simon, you handsome little guy... Alie, want to let you know I just spotted a new scrap paper company that carry's paper for "Autism", thought that was so cool, it called "www.ziage.com", maybe you already know about them?? Just wanted to share with everyone else in case...
Blessings,
Sherry
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It's wonderful that so many people are working to raise money to help Simon and other autistic kids. I'm working with two autistic kids in school right now and I love it. It has been eye-opening to do so, but I am learning so much.
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Congratulations on being a mom at this time.. all those few years ago!! A friend of mine reminded me that my daughter's birthday is my day too!!! :) so Congrats!
I wonder if you have a moment, can you spread the word about the Papercrafters Against Climate Change campaign.. check my blog for details!!
Have a great weekend!
Sue
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sounds like so much fun! Wow! Good for you!!
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happy birthday to simon!!!!
i just wanted to tell you that i thought you and donna were going to be able to hang out, since she was going to oregon! instead, you guys crossed each other midtrip! bummer!
hope you are coming back to texas soon!
take care and have a great time for simon's birthday!
yer pal,
michelle
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Go Rollie - go Rollie!!! Woo-hoo. Ali - hope you are enjoying PA - I SO wanted to be there this weekend, but couldn't swing it with my 3 month old. . .I am glad that Rollie is doing such a great job - we love her and ML-PA.
Hillary
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I'm so jealous! Why can't Rollie live on the other side of the state. Rollie, Sarah, how about opening a store over here!!!!
Mary
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