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MEMORIES: Re-purpose Something Old Predestined to end in our Land Fields. Let's do it OFTEN!

6/9/2015

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I am always trying to look for alternatives for the many items that people discard. Many just need to be cleaned with water and soap and after this process; the restoration options are somewhat unlimited. As they said, some peoples trash are others treasures. We are lucky to use this planet now but cannot be too selfish. We must ensure that it will be used by your children, grandchildren and many generations to come. To ensure that, we need to take charge now and do as little or as much to keep our natural resources beautiful.

I am a fan of Habitat for Humanity’s Re-Stores. They carry a number of items in the stores that you can purchase for few dollars and re-purpose them. In the process:

  1. You help this organization to help others less fortunate in our communities.

  2. You feel good about yourself for being creative and thrifty.

  3. Finally, you re-used an item that was supposed to go to our landfills and make it look fantastic.

I bought this Adirondack chair for $5. It was in good shape but dirty. It was “white”. I just pressure washed it and painted it. The end result was a new life for this chair in my back yard for years to come. It only cost me $5 for the chair and $3.85 for a can of outdoor spray paint.

Why don’t you give it a try? It is quite simple. Go to your nearest Habitat for Humanity- Re-Store, find something old and give it a new life today. I challenge you.


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THE DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT MY CHILD WAS DISABLED.

6/8/2015

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When you are a parent, disability is not a word that you are expecting to hear or prepared to accept. What is it about that word that frightens us? Is it the assumption that your child is expected to born “perfectly normal” or is it the lack of confidence to acknowledge the condition and move on in order to provide the appropriate care. 

When a doctor or other professional break the news to a parent, the first though that comes to mind is why me? What follows after that self-question is a myriad of emotions, searching mentally for what exactly they did wrong, a sense of guilt, sadness, frustration and ultimately, lack of direction.  Nevertheless, this blog post is not about the parent. It is primarily about what parents are going to do to ensure the child lives a productive “normal” life. The focus should be to work on a plan of action to develop the child’s maximum potential while providing tons of daily support and encouragement, searching for the best education, counseling or therapy and establishing a strong social network of family and friends. No one should be isolated from daily living just because of a disability. I always say “a disability is not who you are, is just a condition that you have. 

Finally, once a plan of action is established, it is time for the parent to take care of him/herself. If people are mentally deprived of a “normal” daily happy life, they will not be equipped to provide the best care for the children. Therefore, eat well, exercise and last but not least, laugh out loud, love others, love yourself, don’t take life too seriously, live life with a passion, have fun and find a positive balance for inner happiness. After all, life is too short for not being happy every minute of it. You deserve it!

Love You, Angie
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