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myspecialks

Web Site: Life With My Special Ks

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MommyBlips Member since April 17, 2009

Adoption Update
myspecialks.com — The waiting game... it's so fun, isn't it?! As of today, our 10 day wait is officially over! YAY!!! SO, what now? Frank is now on a paper chase! He will be getting Kellsey's birth certificate, passport & visa and they are also waiting on a tax code which prayerfully will come in QUICKLY as they ... (more) Adoption Update
Truth Be Told - AIR DATE!!!
Truth Be Told - AIR DATE!!!
myspecialks.com — We finally have an air date for our show!!! The people from TLC called Eve last night and they PROMISE it will air this time! WHAT: Truth Be Told - I have a child with Special Needs When: December 2, 2009 9PM/8PM central Where: Discovery Health Channel PLEASE note the change of station! ... (more) Truth Be Told - AIR DATE!!!
Kristen's Story
Kristen's Story
myspecialks.com — This beautiful young woman is Kristen Kirton. Like Kennedy, Kristen has Down syndrome and when Kristen was a little girl she battled Leukemia. She remained in remission for several years and doctors remained optimistic. However, she ended up relapsing... a word we, in the cancer community, ... (more) Kristen's Story
Mass We Pray
Mass We Pray
myspecialks.com — Umm... So... I saw this on Michael's blog , and I thought SURELY it's some kind of joke... right? Because really, no one would buy this... or make this... RIGHT?! So my curiosity got the best of me and I went to the website listed on the video. Apparently they're taking pre-orders. Seriously. ... (more) Mass We Pray
TLC show
myspecialks.com — STILL no word on when (or if) our show is going to air on TLC. Eve, one of the other moms on the show, has been working hard trying to find out, but the TLC people simply have no answers for her, except to say that it IS going to air... eventually. Anyway, about a week ago she found a clip ... (more) TLC show
A Social Worker's View (Guest Post)
myspecialks.com — One of my best friends, Lindsay, from junior high and high school is a social worker, and of course has been following this foster care post very closely. It's been not only her job, but her heart, for the last several years. And so, here are some thoughts from her. I hope that any of you ... (more) A Social Worker's View (Guest Post)
Making a list...
Making a list...
myspecialks.com — checking it twice... I've decided I better start thinking about Christmas shopping for the kids. I usually have most of it done by now, and this year? I have bought 2 things. One game for Kass and/or Kam and one thing for Keeghan. Yeah, I'm slacking. Truth is, I'm not too sure what to get them, ... (more) Making a list...
A Prayer/Pledge of Responsibility for Children
myspecialks.com — A Prayer/Pledge of Responsibility for Children Adapted from Ina J. Hughes We pray (accept responsibility) for children who sneak popsicles before supper, who erase holes in math workbooks, who can never find their shoes. And we pray (accept responsibility) for those who stare at photographers ... (more) A Prayer/Pledge of Responsibility for Children
More on Foster Care (Guest Post)
myspecialks.com — When I posted the video about foster care last week, I received a kind email from one of my long time blog lurkers, Suzanne, who asked me to please share the WHOLE truth about foster care... that it's NOT all sunshine and roses. Being that we have never walked down the foster care path, I asked ... (more) More on Foster Care (Guest Post)
It's 8:30...
myspecialks.com — and I'm going to bed! For the second night in a row! What is WRONG with me?! LOL I can't seem to stay awake!!! I have several posts I NEED to do! Pictures, and exciting things that are happening, and have happened, and information to share, but it's just not going to happen tonight. My eyes are ... (more) It's 8:30...
They're BACK!!!!
myspecialks.com — So the other day I walked up to Target to buy Kennedy some jeans and I was a little irritated to see they were all decorated for Christmas already. Come ON people, it wasn't even the middle of November yet! GRR So anyway, Kennedy and I walk in and go to the toddler clothes and she of course ... (more) They're BACK!!!!
Glee
Glee
myspecialks.com — Something light and fun for Sunday morning... Do you watch Glee? No? You're missing out!!!! Seriously! Here is the cast singing the National Anthem. They rock. If you're not watching, start! It's awesome! (more) Glee
Lera's Family! :)
myspecialks.com — First, read this post on the Reece's Rainbow blog. It's about Lera and her family... and all the kids waiting for families. Really powerful! Second, Meet Lera's Family! The Velander family has 4 children right now. They have one beautiful daughter with Down syndrome (sound familiar?! LOL). ... (more) Lera's Family! :)
A day on the set...
myspecialks.com — Today Kennedy and several other kids with special needs from around the Middle Tennessee area spent the day on the set of the movie "A Pure Country Gift" which will come out in theaters Fall 2010. Kennedy had a blast! The set was on Charlie Daniel's property which is just amazing! She met a lot ... (more) A day on the set...
Update on Lera!
Update on Lera!
myspecialks.com — I need to go to bed! I am worn out, but before I do, I wanted to say, LERA HAS A FAMILY!!! Praise God!!! Thank you to everyone out there who emailed asking about her, who donated financially to her and who spread the word! SO glad she will be coming home instead of going to a horrid ... (more) Update on Lera!
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