Please pray for my friends

When Grace was about 7 months old, she started in a group physical therapy class. I made friends with the other moms in the group because, like me, they have a special needs child and before them, I didn't really know anyone else with a special child.

One of the moms I befriended was Julie. She is an amazing single mom to Olivia, a beautiful little girl. Some of the children in the group were born with physical or emotional conditions. Sadly a few of the children developed their disabilities because of another persons fault. Olivia's special needs are a byproduct of the latter.

While at a daycare she was violently shaken. She was only 5 months old. She is now 4 years old. The daycare provider was found guilty and is doing her time, but has developed lung cancer, which has since spread to her brain.

She has requested to be released from prison so she can die peacefully at home. Julie was forced to go back to court to address this dreadful day once again as she tries to move forward.

Here is an article from the front page of the GR Press yesterday. It has pics of Olivia and tells the details of the story. Please pray for Julie, Olivia, the daycare provider and her family as they await a decision about her possible release.

New friends and a visit to the zoo...

Lil Bug and I met someone on the BCS board last week and set up a playdate for this morning. We met T and her two adorable boys, D (age 3) and J (age 11 months) at the zoo. We had a great time.

I love meeting new people. The Designer thinks I am strange. I have met several BCS people in real life now. I am not afraid of meeting new people. I find it very enjoyable. Everyone I have met in person has been friendly. Lil Bug and I have made some great friends this way.

Here are some pics from our adventures this morning. Hope you enjoy...