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"The Greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance!" ~Brian Tracy

All post and stories are the sole property of Velvet Over Steel aka Coreen Trost. I write and create post in order to help others, so share as you want. I just ask that you link back or give VOS credit. Some of the stories are going into a book in progress. Thank You ALL.. for your support and help!!
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." ~ John Quincy Adams

Friday, July 30, 2010

Half Full Friday! July 30th

"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts." - Marcus Aurelius
Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009.We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week.  We are determined to find the something good in every day.  Are you?
"Happiness is a conscious choice, not an automatic response." - Mildred Barthel
For the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day. On Friday, write your own Half Full Friday post and return to Life As Eye See It to link your post and to see what other bloggers found happiness in during the past week.
Don't forget to grab a Half Full Friday Banner or Button for your blog post if you are going to join in:

“Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it.” ~The Catholic Reader

This is what I'm Happy for this week:
  • I am very happy my middle son is getting better! :-)
  • I am happy that he had such a positive attitude after waking up with Bell's Palsey last week.
  • I am happy that his dad lives close to him and made him go to the doctor!
  • I am happy that we all get along well and are friends! 
  • I am very happy my youngest son's favorite mentor moved back! :-)
  • I am happy that he is empowering himself more and more each week!
  • I am happy that I got so many work related projects done this week!
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."- Mahatma Gandhi
Love & Hugs Always,
Coreen
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Taking RISK: If you had no Fear?

"What you are afraid to do is a clear indicator of the next thing you need to do." – Anonymous
In '8 to Great', motivational speaker for positive change MK Mueller write this to describe Highway 2: RISK

Once your dream starts to take shape, your next step will be to take a risk to follow it. Cowards have the same amount of fear as heroes, but while cowards use their fear as an excuse to stay stuck, heroes feel the fear and do it anyway. Whether it’s the risk of telling the truth or pursuing a dream, the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward. Risking is letting go of security as the world defines it for a larger safety net—being true to yourself. Risk is never running from (our fears)—it’s always running to (our dreams), so ask yourself, “If I had no fear, what would I do?” ~ MK Mueller

The first time I attended this training, I took a Big Risk to overcame my fear of public speaking.  I did and continue to take new Risk each and every day. If I had no fear and took another Hugh Risk; I would start my own business for sure and maybe even move to Chicago! 

How about you?  If you had no fear, what would you do?
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Monday, July 26, 2010

Picture your Dreams

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

In '8 to Great', motivational speaker for positive change MK Mueller writes this to describe Highway 1: Get the Picture

Visualizing the outcome until it feels good is the first step to any dream or goal. Once you’re clear on your destination, keep thinking about it until you can get excited by what it will be like. Then, from that good-feeling place, the next step will reveal itself as surely as the next yellow brick showed up on Dorothy’s road to Oz. Visualize yourself getting the diploma, driving the new car, or laughing with loved ones. It’ll take you straight to “95” on the Power Pyramid. ~ MK Mueller

Many times we say we want something so badly.  Getting that great job; going on the vacation or winning a sporting event.  However, have you ever noticed that if you can't 'picture' yourself in those situations or 'crossing the finish line', then it doesn't happen.  We have to picture what we want in our mind, to the point of 'feeling' it! 
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." ~ Henry David Thoreau
I kept saying that I wanted to sell my house.  I cleaned and painted..... nothing, no offers!  Then someone asked me at an '8 to Great' training if I had 'pictured' a 'SOLD" sign in my yard.  Well, no I hadn't.  So did I really want to sell my house or had I not put the right 'picture; in my head and heart.  It was the second answer.

I've said I wanted a Great man to come into my life.  However, until I could actually 'pictured' myself with a Great guy, in a Great relationship, being treated Great.... I kept getting asked out by 'not so great' men.  Not anymore! 

I believe that because of my changes in myself over the last 2 years, I don't attract the 'not so great' types anymore.  Which is 'Great' with me!

Next time when you say you want something, picture it to the point of 'feeling' like it has already happened or been achieved.  Try it, then see your 'dreams' come true. 

What Dream can You Picture?
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Saturday, July 24, 2010

"8 to Great" is a Life Changing Experience!

  
"Today's Gratitude buys you tomorrows happiness" ~unknown
"8 to Great is a powerful book from cover to cover. MK Mueller has turned ancient wisdom into modern day tools in one of the most original presentations I have ever read." - Mike Dooley, featured in The Secret and author of Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Living Your Dreams
 
I realized after reading '8 to Great' just how life changing the 8 High-Way processes are and why. First off it explains in detail the results of a positive attitude.  How being grateful every day makes us happy no matter what the circumstances at the moment.
 
"Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day." ~ Author Unknown
 
 I didn't grow up believing in myself.  Then my youngest son didn't have anyone who believed in him, except for me.  So I know how powerful it is to show kids, and adults, how a grateful attitude is the prelude in believing anything is possible.  When they know anything is possible, they know they can believe in themselves and their dreams. 
“Everything is material for the seed of happiness, if you look into it with inquisitiveness and curiosity. The future is completely open, and we are writing it moment to moment. There always is the potential to create an environment of blame -- or one that is conducive to loving-kindness.” - Pema Chodron 
I found out that MK Mueller offered training sessions for people to become Certified trainers.  These trainers are then able to teach and reach more students and adults.  So this summer I became a certified '8 to Great' trainer/presenter for the '8 to Great' program. It was developed from the book '8 to Great' by MK Mueller.
 
Originally the curriculum was created for 6 - 12 grades. Now it is taught not only taught in middle and high schools. It is taught in colleges, YMCA's, community centers, churches, summer camps.. the list is endless. 
 
I would recommend the book and training to anyone.  Both are life changing experiences, just on different levels. The list of ways to share '8 to Great' processes are endless.  Here is the link to: MK Mueller's '8 to Great'.  The website has endless resources and information.  My hope that all children and adults learn to live each day being grateful and happy!
"Training and managing your own mind is the most important skill you could ever own, in terms of both happiness and success."- T. Harv Eker
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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Half Full Friday! July 23rd

"Pleasure is the only thing to live for. Nothing ages like happiness." - Oscar Wilde
Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009.

We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week.

We are determined to find the something good in every day.  Are you?
"Happiness is a conscious choice, not an automatic response." - Mildred Barthel
For the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day. On Friday, write your own Half Full Friday post and return to Life As Eye See It to link your post and to see what other blogger's found happiness in during the past week.
Don't forget to grab a Half Full Friday Banner or Button for your blog post if you are going to join in:
This is what I'm Happy for this week:
  • I am happy for the time I get to spend with my sons, in person and on the phone!
  • I am happy that I got to meet with my 40 Assets Champions group this week.
  • I am happy that I came up with some ideas and plan of actions for the 40 Assets group!
  • I am happy I got to tell several people about '8 to Great' this week.
  • I am happy I found a new church to visit and possibly join. :-)
  • I am happy that I got even more emails from Asperger parents this week. :-)
  • I am happy that my son is empowering himself more and more each week!
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."- Mahatma Gandhi
Love & Hugs Always,
Coreen
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Having a Life... outside of our responsibilities.

Although my sons are grown pretty much on their own now, I remember how I tried to balance everything when they were growing up.  Dividing the time and attention between the three was my top priority.  Balancing family, my home daycare, housekeeping, friendships, school groups, a marriage, church.... the list went on and on. 

I remember long, busy days and collapsing at night from exhaustion.  However I also remember how fulfilled and happy I was taking care of my family!   I love being a mom, then and now!  

The hardest part for me was when they grew up and one by one needed me less.  I felt so lost and empty at times.  Then one day I filled out an on-line questionnaire and realized I didn't have a life.  At least... not one of my own! 

The Questions and Answers went like this: 

Interest:  my children
Hobbies:  my children
Activities:  my childrens'
Goals:  raising my children
Dreams:  helping my children fulfill their dreams.

The questions went on and the answers were basically the same.  This experience was a Hugh eye opener for me.  I didn't even know what I liked or who I was... outside of being a MOM.

Please remember I loved raising my sons and being involved in their activities along with the groups associated with them.  I still enjoy and cherish the time I spend with my boys now.  However, I decided that it was about time for 'me'.  My dreams, goals and interest.  Whatever the heck they were.... I still didn't know for a while. 

Since that revelation, I have spent a great deal of time experiencing new and exciting things.  I had my very own adventures and done things I'd never done before.  All good of course, but fun too!   I'd never rafted before, road a motorcycle, drove a jet sky or even gone tubing until last summer.  I had a blast!

I've always been pretty social, but I used to avoid anything remotely risky and would even slip into the shadows to avoid being in the spot light too much.  This year I've stepped it up; putting myself in new and very exciting places.  Meeting some amazing people and coming out of my shell!

These new experiences have helped me grow and develop into a strong, independant and confident person.  I am very pleased with how far I have come and look forward to the rest of my life!

It's never too late to have a Life of your own.  What interest, hobbies or adventures do you have outside of your responsibilities?
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Sunday, July 18, 2010

Asperger Syndrome "Falling Through the Cracks" Part II


I have fought for my youngest son with Asperger Syndrome his entire life.  First with doctors tofind answers to his developmental delays; then with educators for assistive technology and inclusion programs to help him learn and to be independent.  It was an uphill battle to get my son an education and it continues to be to get him job training and employment opportunities.  What my son wants the most! Then there has been the mission to find him mentors and social interaction groups.  Both of which he needs to learn and maintain social skills.  Something those with Asperger's lack or have noticeable delays. 

Through all of this I have encountered bureaucracy and the excuse that Asperger Syndrome 'falls through the cracks' in terms of services and programs.  Even trying to find him a mentor and social situations to work on his social skills, has been much more difficult than I expected after getting a diagnosis and answers to his difficulties. 

It has been extremely frustrating for me over the years.  I never understand why there isn't more to help these young people to become independent and self sufficient.  In this day and age, these highly educated people should know better.  So why isn't more done to 'fill in the cracks' for Asperger Syndrome? 

It's not money.  I've found waivers, funding and have even offered to pay for services myself.  A main problem is not having a set plan or procedure in place.  Then once that is determined, there isn't anyone, group or program, to implement these 'plans'.   I've had to find mentors and social interactions on my own and pay for them myself most of the time.  Which is fine, but what if I hadn't been able to?

My son is doing really well now and has come further than any doctor or educator ever thought he would.  However that is because I never stopped fighting for what he deserved and needed to succeed. 

What about all those kids that don't have anyone to fight for them?  What about them?  That is why I continue to write and talk about this, to hopefully help someone else and fight for all these young people who did not ask to be born with AS and certainly have done nothing to deserve the battles that encounter.  Both academically and emotionally in a society that judges people by the way they look and ridicules a person's 'qurcks' without knowing what it's like to live with Asperger's. 

If my son had a disability such as MR. CP or full Autism, he would have social interaction, activities, understanding along with compassion and a JOB. So what is the real issue or problem in our society, government and  the United States where we live, in regards to Asperger Syndrome? Does anyone know?   I'm just curious.
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Friday, July 16, 2010

Please Help the Gulf Coast Abandoned Pets!

Families in the Gulf Coast are having to surrender their longtime family pets to the local animal shelters in record numbers because they cannot feed or support them due to sudden loss in income.

Many are fishermen and small business owners who are struggling to put food on the table for their spouses and kids now. It is NOT their fault….and with heavy hearts that these victims of the Gulf Oil Spill are giving up their family pets…..the shelters in the Gulf Region need help.

The terrified faces and scared look in the eyes of these pets tell the story…..these family pets are missing their beloved families and don’t know why they were given up and are in cages and runs now waiting to be adopted or on possible termination if not adopted out.
If you really are affected by the Gulf Oil Spill and want to do something tangible, now, to help…..then check out the links below; or call them at : 504-363-1333 or at 504-368-5191 ext.141; or go to CNN news main page and get info from there.


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Half Full Friday! July 16th

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009.

We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week.

"Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day." ~ Author Unknown

We are determined to find the something good in every day.  Are you?

For the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day. On Friday, write your own Half Full Friday post and return to Life As Eye See It to link your post and to see what other bloggers found happiness in during the past week.

Don't forget to grab a Half Full Friday Banner or Button for your blog post if you are going to join in:

This is my sixth time joining Half Full Friday and here is what I'm Happy for this week:
  • I am happy for the love and support of my 3 sons, who keep me real and grounded!
  • I am happy that I get to take another 2-day training next week.
  • I am happy that I have honest people in my life that make me face my obstacles!
  • I am happy that I faced some issues from the past and continue to heal more every day!
  • I am happy that I came back to a job I enjoy so much more since I took '8 to Great' in June.
  • I am happy that I also get to take more and more trainings through my job every month.
  • I am happy that I got more emails from Asperger moms asking for direction and support. :-)
"Happiness is a conscious choice, not an automatic response." - Mildred Barthel

Have a Wonderful weekend, Everyone!
Love & Hugs Always to my Friends,
Coreen
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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Until Men say something.... the abuse won't stop.

"A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for injury." ~John Stuart Mill

The a recent story about Mel Gibson's abusive rants and alleged abuse has once again brought up many points.  Points regarding the attitudes and responses of the men in our society toward the 'bad' behavior of other men.

One point is why do some men get away with what they do and why 'commen' everyday people sit in jail during the investigations.   If not for the safety of the women involved, but because there are laws that the men in question have violated.

Another point is the effect of fame, stature and of course money has on cases like these.  The treatment is obviously different and happens on many social levels all over the country and world.  Probably has as long as people have been on this earth.  However, that doesn't mean it's OK.

We've seen this not only in Hollywood and Washington, but in 'small town America' as well.  The 'rich' person who owns a main business in town that employs many of the male 'bread winners' or the man who 'shares' excessive money with his 'male friends'. 

Some 'big shot men' in local communities treat the women in their lives with little or no respect and are even abusive right in front of other people.  In each these scenarios, I've never seen one man standing there say anything to them.  Not to their faces anyway.  Behind their backs they may talk to each other about the behavior and even warn other women to stay away from them.  To their face however, they say nothing and allow the behavior to continue without any repercussions to their 'good old boys club' friendships.

A final point, is why his behavior towards women is tolerated by other men.  A far greater issue in our society.  The tolerance of abuse by other males is the number one reason the abuse continues in our country and of course the world.  

After my own experiences, countless hours talking to both men and women, the healing I was able to gain through my own growth followed by forgiveness.... I was finally able to understand where much of the abusive behavior really comes from... which is a lack of respect for women in general!

The over all issue is how the violence and abuse, not only physical but verbal and emotional as well, against women will ever stop.  Well it won't, at least not until other 'men' stand up and say something to their male friends, relatives, co-workers, neighbors and even the strangers they encounter on the streets in public places. 

Abusive men, don't respect women.  That is obvious!  So another women saying something to them, even their own mother, sister, grandmother... has no impact on their behavior or way of thinking.  Again, because either conscious or subconscious, these men don't respect women.  Or they wouldn't have the attitudes and excuses they do to treat them badly.  All the excuses in the world doesn't change the fact that these men would never treat another 'man' the same way.  No matter how angry or frustrated they 'feel' these people make them.   Of course most of us know that that alone is an excuse.

Now I'm not saying that no man stands up to another man.  Of course they do, my own sons do and I have several male friends who do.  However that is not the norm and until it is the normal and immediate response, of the vast majority of men the abusive treatment of women will not stop in our country or the world overall.

My dear friend Sushmita wrote the perfect poem this week to go with this post that I would like to  share: the little doll who had a heart....
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Friday, July 9, 2010

Half Full Friday! July 9th

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009.

We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week.

"Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day." ~ Author Unknown

We are determined to find the something good in every day.  Are you?

For the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day. On Friday, write your own Half Full Friday post and return to Life As Eye See It to link your post and to see what other bloggers found happiness in during the past week.

Don't forget to grab a Half Full Friday Banner or Button for your blog post if you are going to join in:

This is my fifth time joining Half Full Friday and here is what I'm Happy for this week:
  • I am happy for my son who is going to Huston for 5 months!  Very excited for him!
  • I am happy that I get to take another 2-day training next week!  I love these!
  • I am happy that I got to hang out with my nephew last weekend and play games!
  • I am happy and proud of my son who is making appointments and plans for his future!
  • I am happy that it's beautiful outside this week for lots of walking with 'Pickles'! :-)

This is Miss Pickles!  A sweet chocolate lab from Louisiana. I have 'custody' of her while my oldest son is in Grad school.

"Happiness is a conscious choice, not an automatic response." - Mildred Barthel

Have a Wonderful weekend, Everyone!
Love & Hugs Always to my Friends,
Coreen
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Tell Me Why- Declan Galbraith (with Lyrics)



This young man can sing beautifully and his words should make us all think about what War does to everyone, especially the innocent children.  So many in need of so much!  So very, very sad!

Monday, July 5, 2010

What I am to be....by Mark Ford

"One today is worth two tomorrows; what I am to be, I am becoming." -Benjamin Franklin

Okay, it's the 4th of July holiday weekend. We're half-way through 2010. Take a look at the goals you set for yourself earlier this year. Is it time to recommit? Is it time to adjust? Is it time to celebrate what you've accomplished and maybe even step it up?

By evaluating what you've accomplished, and recommitting to what you'd like to accomplish, you can still write a new and exciting chapter in your life's story by December.

Go for it.

Make it a GREAT week! Make it a GREAT life!

Mark Ford
FFG Consulting LLC
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Saturday, July 3, 2010

Waiting to be Saved

There have been many times in my life where I 'waited to be saved'.  For someone to come along and take care of things for me.  From getting out of my marriage, a bad relationship afterwards, previous jobs, my house, the list goes on and on.

I learned a while back that only I can take care of 'my own' situations.  Only I can decide on what I allow into my life and how I am going to deal with those situations or people.  I had to learn to take care of myself and not expect someone else to take care of things for me.

I made a lot of excuses when I stayed in my marriage as long as I did.  Fear, money and even my children.  Who were more well adjusted and happier after the fighting stopped.  I waited for someone to come along; get me out of these situations and basically 'save' me.  Like the Prince coming to save Snow White.

The truth was I was afraid of the unknown.  Would I be able to take care of myself and my children financially?  Would I be able to keep the house?  I even worried if I would find someone better suited for me later?  Worry never solves anything.  Only action can change things!

Those things were, in my own personal situation, after the real fear and constant dramas and fighting.  None the less, that fear of the unknown stops many people from doing what they know in their heart they need to do.  Not only for themselves, but for their children.  I used the excuse many times that I stayed for my children.  Even back then, I knew it was a poor excuse.

I have to admit that back then, and for a long time afterwards, my self-esteem was very low.  My soul was damaged and 'tired' from all the stress and drama as well.  I think in those situations that is why it is hard for many of us to stand up for ourselves.  That is why we hope and pray that someone will come along and take care of our situations for us.  Initially saving us!  Nice wish, unfortunately things don't work out in 'real life' that easily.

I had to first get my confidence back; building my self-esteem back up one step at a time.  Anything faster is just a temporary fluctuation, in my opinion.  It takes time to find out who you really are again.  It takes time to accept your losses, both emotionally and financially in some cases, in order to heal and move on.  That's a perfectly understandable and a normal process. 

I realized that no one else could take care of me, or fix my situations.  I needed to learn to take care of things myself.  I knew deep down I could take care of my children, I needed to also know I could take care of ME!  I found out over the last 6 years that I am stronger, and more capable of taking care of situations and myself than I ever imagined.

The very first and most important change I made was taking responsibility for my own actions.  Accepting the roles I played in those relationships and situations.  Admitting the choices I made and accepting responsibility for my own life.  The second change was finally forgiving myself for my mistakes; learning from them and moving on each time.  I now see the lessons each situation taught me.  To me the 'life lessons' we can learn in each 'life experience', is more valuable than anything we can learn in a text book.

Taking responsibility and control of my own life has made me happier and the most productive in my life.  Not saying that any of us have complete control of our lives.  That would be impossible unfortunately.

There will always be outside influences and people with 'free will' to impact our lives both positively and negatively.  However, we can choose to take control of the situations and events put before us.  Taking responsibility for our own thoughts, responses and actions is what helps us to have happy and productive lives!
"Accepting responsibility for our own lives, is the only way to be saved by our own selves."~ Coreen Trost @VelvetOverSteel.com
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Friday, July 2, 2010

Half Full Friday! July 2nd

Half Full Friday is a series of weekly posts that Eye Girl originally started in June 2009.

We believe that a lot of our happiness is determined by our attitude about the things that happen to us. So by participating, we are deciding to see the glass as half full, instead of half empty. We are choosing to concentrate on the positives, instead of dwelling on the negatives. Our Half Full Friday posts are a way to do just that. They are a list of the things in our life that have brought us happiness over the past week.

"Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day." ~ Author Unknown

We are determined to find the something good in every day.  Are you?

For the next week, we challenge you to keep a list of at least one thing that brought you happiness each day. On Friday, write your own Half Full Friday post and return to Life As Eye See It to link your post and to see what other bloggers found happiness in during the past week.

Don't forget to grab a Half Full Friday Banner or Button for your blog post if you are going to join in:

This is my fourth time joining Half Full Friday and here is what I'm Happy for this week:
  • I am happy for my son helping me with the house! 
  • I am happy that I got to take another class this week! 
  • I am happy that I ignored a negative situation. 
  • I am happy and proud of my son for taking charge of a situation!
  • I am happy that I have a 3 day weekend & plans! :-)
"Happiness is a conscious choice, not an automatic response." - Mildred Barthel

Have a Great & Safe weekend, Everyone!
Love & Hugs Always my Friends,
Coreen
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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Social Justice, Autism, Society and Acceptance: With a Little Politics Thrown In- OK Alot of Politics by Elise Butowsky


One of the most wonderful mothers and advocates for Asperger awareness and our childrens' rights, has a blog called Raising Asperger's Kids.  She has written another great article Social Justice, Autism, Society and Acceptance: With a Little Politics Thrown In- OK Alot of Politics  that I wanted to share with all of my followers too.  Thank you, Elise for letting me do another 'shout out'!  You are Amazing!!
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