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Can you believe that? What an awesome weekend. The first annual Autism Awareness event at Devine memories went spectacular. I got to meet many new friends who shared stories, and opened up their hearts to hear ours. Like Isaih, who showed me his album with surfing pictures. There is a group of professional surfers in California who take autistic children and adults out on surf boards and surf. Amazing. There are so many amazing individuals out there who continue to give unselfishly. So inspiring. I also had the pleasure of seeing Tanner and jadens old speech therapists Jennifer and Amanda, along with Jadens OT Rachael. It has been several years. I know if I hadnt found such wonderful therapist my boys wouldnt be so far along today. A big hug and thanks goes out to them. I also had the chance of meeting Jesse from Autism Speaks. What a great gal. I hope we continue to keep in touch. I am especially thank for that I got to spend some time with my dear sister. She flew up from Utah just for the event. Love her tons. And Thanks to Kim, my mom Sandy, and Amy for keeping me sane through out the planning process. I know I was a bit nuts.

Thanks goes out to Kim Kesti, Susan Keuter, Carlene Federer, Allison Landy and Kim Hesson for donating their time and talent. Even if all classes didnt fill, your hearts where open. Thank you. You ladies are amazing at what you do.

The money that was raised will go to Autism reasearch and education via Autism Speaks. We are going to be gathering a team to walk for autism March 31st, 2007. Keep your eyes open for more details if you are interested.

My heart is so full. I am truely thankful for my friends and family. I am not lacking anything and for that I am grateful.