Love For Ashley

In the last few months there have been confirmed cases of MRSA in central Florida, a few of the cases resulted in deaths. The MRSA cases have been in surrounding counties from where I live, but yesterday I learned that there is a confirmed case in our county. Normally, I wouldn't be alarmed but this confirmed case is a student at Ashley's school. This student is not only in Ashley's school but in her class and this student sits next to Ashley in a few classes. I am very upset at how the school handled this confirmed case, or should I say mishandled this case. First, as of yesterday they have yet to notify anyone in the school especially parents of children with chronic/life threatening illnesses, compromised immune systems, etc. I found out about the MRSA case from another parent, a rumor maybe, but I owed it to Ashley to find out if there was truth to that rumor. Since I eat lunch with Ashley every Wednesday I decided to see if someone in administration would pull me asid...

Lately, like many of us I have been thinking about the economy and although we are struggling financially, I'd still like to help others but I am not sure how. As I was laying in bed last night trying to fall asleep my mind was in full throttle and not allowing me to rest. My dream has always been to financially help other families who are dealing with biliary atresia and/or liver transplantation. Families that are dealing with special medical needs, in my opinion, are much more financially fragile than those families who are not. Imagine having a load of medical bills to pay along with your power, phone and mortgage bills. The stress for those of us who are dealing with never-ending medical bills can be unbearable. Believe me, I know. After tossing and turning all night trying to think of a way to help others without jeopardizing my financial needs, I think I have come up with a way to make it work. My idea may not produce a large sum of money but even a couple hundred dollars wil...

Ashley fell asleep on the way to her dance classes last Wednesday. I couldn't resist taking a picture of her with my cell phone; she looks so beautiful. As exhausted as she was prior to dance, she had enough energy from that 30 minute power nap to dance 3 1/2 hours. She is such a beautiful ballerina!

Today Ashley's brother, Brad, received his 1st Degree Black Belt. Another two more years and he will be a 2nd degree Black Belt; he will be almost 15 years old. His ultimate goal is to be a Sensei. Below are just a couple pictures from Brad's important day. Brad receiving his 1st degree Black Belt Brad and his mentor, Sensei Michael

Tomorrow is Election Day and I plan to be at the polls at 9 am tomorrow morning, are you? I am voting Pro-Life, Pro-Military and Pro-America. I am also going to vote for my friend, Rob Thrift , for our City Council; he is also Ashley's best friends dad. If you live in Oviedo, I urge you to also vote for Rob Thrift. After I vote, I think I will take myself out for a good lunch; maybe Too Jay's at Waterford Lakes. Anybody want to join me?

Halloween Don't yell at me but I forgot to take pictures of the kids on Halloween night. Ashley was dressed as a beautiful Army Major on the left side and on the right side she was scary evil looking Army Major. Brad didn't dress up (he thinks he is to old), so Brad gave out the candy to the Trick or Treaters. Ashley and I had fun walking the neighborhood, looking at others in their costumes and looking at the variety of Halloween decorations. However, I think my favorite part of the night was stopping at the Morey house again to see the Spooktacular Light display they created for Ashley. Ashley and I were dancing fouls in front of the Morey house; I am so glad no one saw me dance like an idiot. And for those who are dying to know; the Morey received $81.93 in donations for Ashley's medical care. Don't forget to stop by the Morey's during the month of December, they are also doing a Christmas Light display to raise funds for Ashley's medical care. Thanks to al...