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From the Mom of a High School Graduate

Posted on June 27, 2016 by angeloftheisland

I’ve waited a long time to be able to share this entry and I’ve dreamed about being able to write it for many years. At one time I wasn’t even sure if I would be writing it at all. If … Continue reading →

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Time to Reconnect

Posted on March 27, 2016 by angeloftheisland

Mike asked me last night when was the last time I blogged. I knew it had been a while but didn’t realize it had been two months. Sorry about that. Guess I’ll take a few minutes to fill you all … Continue reading →

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Matthew is on a Mission!

Posted on January 8, 2016 by angeloftheisland

Just when I thought we were getting ready to cuddle in for a long winter’s nap, Matthew came to Mike and I during the Christmas holidays with a plan. He has been talking about wanting to improve the raccoon’s enclosure … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged autism, bottle blitz, collecting bottles, commitment, determination, fundraiser, raccoon, Two Rivers Wildlife Park, volunteering | Leave a comment

Getting Settled…and a Whole Lot More

Posted on July 8, 2015 by angeloftheisland

Love seeing my boy so happy. It’s like his first trip to summer camp, a new job, and Disney World all combined into one for him. Thanks Matt for letting me see the beauty of the simplest things through your … Continue reading →

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Local Businesses & Community Groups Step Up for Matthew and Two Rivers

Posted on June 27, 2015 by angeloftheisland

Four months ago we knew the summer was approaching fast and we had to try to find summer work for Matthew. We knew where he wanted to work but the funding had to be there for that as Two Rivers … Continue reading →

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Memory Lane

Posted on April 26, 2015 by angeloftheisland

When you start on a journey you never fully know where you’re going to end up or what you’re going to run into along the way. There could be hurdles and obstacles that make you reevaluate your route and then … Continue reading →

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Window to Our Hearts

Posted on April 1, 2015 by angeloftheisland

** I originally wrote this almost 5 years ago but I’d like to share it on this first day of Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month. ***Sorry it’s double-spaced I don’t know how to fix my format so the Enter Key just single … Continue reading →

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From the Mom of a High School Graduate

Time to Reconnect

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Getting Settled…and a Whole Lot More

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