Some stuff from the past month or so

Ok, I gave up the social networking site I subscribe to for Lent.  If you know me there, watch out - I've been collecting "would-be posts" since Ash Wednesday.  It will be quite the long note when I get back. 

Here are a few pictures of stuff we've done over spring break - and for the start of the spring athletic season.  We are awfully proud of our kiddo.  :)

On the GF note:  The other parents on kiddo's soccer team have been really receptive to finding gluten-free snacks to share.  I've been most impressed!  A few parents on the T-Ball team have asked (via email) about what kind of snacks kiddo can have, but some have been relieved to learn that I bring GF snacks anyway - in case the team snack isn't GF.  Hey - I don't blame them one bit.  Going and shopping GF is NOT easy.

Hope you enjoy the pictures!
Sandra

 At Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

 Touching dinosaur tracks at Dinosaur Valley State Park

 Walking where the dinosaurs once walked

 Ready to head for home

 The most handsome Angel player there is!

2nd black-eye in his life - this one from running into a player from the other team - also after the soccer ball.  He's awfully proud of this one.

A book worth reading

Ok, so this blog isn't exactly all about being gluten free.  In fact, I suspect, it will increasingly become less about that, and more about what is going on in our lives.

This past weekend, I read the most wonderful book - Entitled, Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper. For you speechies, and special ed folks, this is MUST read.  It is fiction, but could very easily be a true story.

A very brief synopsis:  Melody is an 11 year old girl with cerebral palsy that has an amazing mind.  She understands just about everything in her world, and has a photographic memory.  But...she can't speak.  The book moves through Melody's story as she finds her voice, and learns to navigate the world of the "typical kids".

Read it and see for yourself.  :)

Then let me know what YOU think.  

You can find this on Amazon.com.  Try this link to order the book. 

Hope this post finds you all doing well. 

Love and hugs,
Sandra

March of Dimes

I've been walking for the March of Dimes with my team from work for the past 5 years, I think.  Last year I raised some money, but couldn't join my team for the walk.  I missed it.  So, I'm back.  In years past, my friends and family have been awesome about supporting me in this endeavor.  Most of you know that I have had 2 losses of premature babies - both had chromosomal problems and just weren't made to survive outside of the womb.  But - if they had, I have no doubt that the March of Dimes and their work would have benefitted my girls in a major way.  So, in their memory, I walk.  And I walk for all the other babies that have blessed my life - as patients, friends,  godchildren, or as family.  I can't even begin to count the number of babies and children that I have had the honor to work with that were once premies.  It is so very amazing to see them grow and thrive.  Seriously, such an honor to be a part of their lives - if even for a short time.

So please consider supporting this wonderful cause and in a round-about-way, helping me continue to help premies with their speech, language, and feeding. 

I truly LOVE what I do. 

Here's the site to donate:
http://www.marchforbabies.org/sqheaslet

Love and hugs,
Sandra

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