Farmer John Cheese and Other Joy: Captured, Coveted, Captured Once Again

Friday, July 16, 2010

Captured, Coveted, Captured Once Again

After a primitive few days without cable or internet... I'm back. Not here, though. At Hopeful Parents.

Click below to see what we've been busy with:

Captured, Coveted, Captured Once Again

A clue on a tiny stained hand...

3 comments:

Jacqui said...: You are indeed a Hopeful Parent - thanks for the inspirational story of how you have carved out a wonderful opportunity that benefitted Addie and her community of children...I love how you don't accept the status quo and how you shape your society to your vision of how we should all relate and interact. I love your high expectations for Addie.; July 16, 2010 at 11:20 PM
wfbdoglover said...: I am very glad this worked out for you this summer.... Made a big smile in my heart...; July 19, 2010 at 6:40 PM
Angelica mom to JesusRTS said...: such a wonderful experiance! i'm glad you were able to make it happen for you and Addie! =); July 21, 2010 at 3:53 PM

About Addie

Addie is a default smiler at 9 years old. She was diagnosed with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome at 2.5 years of age. She has had 3 surgeries, has sleep apnea and parasomnias and is functionally non-verbal. Though she has different cognitive machinery than the average 8 year old, through the help of sign, her communication device and a creative teaching team, she holds her own socially and academically in her regular second grade classroom and out the world.

Addie's present plans for the future include becoming an olympic swimmer, riding horses more than once per week, jamming as a drummer and leader of a rock band, meeting Rachel from Signing Times in person, making a guest appearance on Yo Gabba Gabba in the "cool tricks" segment and winning a golden ticket for a tour of Willy Wonka's factory. But these are subject to change without notice.

About Cate

Cate is a gregarious 13 year old about to enter hight school. She is a kind and thoughtful, generous sprite who also knows how to push buttons. Her confidence and beautiful singing voice have landed her on stage many times through choir, forensics and theater. She recently dazzled us all with a solo in her school musical.

Cate's current plans for the future are to be drama teacher and sign language interpreter, using both to run an inclusive theater. On alternate days, she'd like to be a rock star, actress and assistive technology specialist. We have good reason to believe she has time, passion and talent for all of the above.

Farmer John Cheese and Other Joy

Friday, July 16, 2010

Captured, Coveted, Captured Once Again

3 comments:

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