Last week, our friends Kathleen and Chuck were visiting from Albuquerque. That's Kathleen on the left, and Chuck on the far right. In the middle are Kerry and Stan, (Kathleen's sister and brother-in-law). Kerry and Stan's adorable four year old daughter was a flower girl in a Cleveland wedding last weekend, so Kathleen and Chuck decided to fly in, see them while they were in town, and then visit us.
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We had such a nice time, going for walks, eating, walking eating, you get the idea. Kathleen is from upstate NY; we went to high school together and lived together in DC just after college. Chuck is from New Mexico and was awed by all the green here in Cleveland. While here, Kathleen went to Girls on the Run with us.
Lo and behold, I got an e-mail from her yesterday, stating she and another woman are thinking of starting a Girls on the Run group in Albuquerque! Kathleen does not have kids, she knew she didn't want them and refused to conform to other people's opinions about what makes a life, but no one said she hated kids.
The stats on Albuquerque schools are abysmal. Something like a zero literacy rate for graduating kindergartners. Something like 58% graduate from high school. Kids there need role models and adults who care about them! I was so happy she's thinking of doing this and relayed the news to HT.
"Riley strikes again," he said, smiling.
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Michelle! I love how we can positively influence each other. Your enthusiasm for GOTR is awesome and "contagious" as well! Thanks for sharing it with your friend!
Riley IS a force to be reckoned with!
The juvenile court system I used to work in had a program that was loosely similar. Kids could be court ordered into this running program. The judge in that county was very very unique and a tad unorthodox, but I thought it was a really great way to get kids active and occupy their time. They probably didn't think so. My Bub has started running recently with my sister. He's done 2 5K's and HE is pushing HER to do a 10K in next summer. Good stuff. Kudos to Kathleen!
The O'Neils are leaders, every last one of 'em!
BTW, I need a post telling me if I should get my kids vaccinated for the swine flu. I count on you to do my research for me.
Thanks.
We will not be getting swine flu shots. This explains:
http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/enewsletters_archive/2009/enews-08-09-2.html
See # 8.
My advice to parents is unless you have absolutely no reservations, don't do it. Learn more. Do your research. You can always decide to do it later, but can't turn back the clock.
I'm with HT - Riley 1, alberquerque 0.
Great that your friend is so inspired, let's hope it comes off.
Yes! I'm with Kathleen.
PS - I'm not vaccinating and agree with Michelle. If you have reservations, don't do it. BTW...our MD / ND (yes, he is both) is not getting the vaccination for himself either.
I love that tremendous ideas are spreading like wildfire because of the choices we make with our children and share with each other.
Thanks for sharing, Michelle, on so many different levels.
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