"The honest poor can sometimes forget poverty. The
honest rich can never forget it."
-Gilbert K.
Chesterton
A focus on positive things.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Day 211
"A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can
work wonders and accomplish miracles."
-William
Hazlitt
St. George school makes 'miracles' happen for special-ed students
SAINT GEORGE — When
Diana Wade's daughter was born with Down Syndrome, a team of doctors
explained to her what life would be like for her new baby.
"I always describe it as a quick trip to hell," said Wade, a retired
teacher and mother of eight who is out to shatter stereotypes when it
comes to the potential of so-called special-ed students.
Wade started a nonprofit school, Children of Hope Academy. It's open to people with all sorts of learning challenges, including Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and brain injuries.
Among her students is JB Sullivan, 26, who was born with a learning disability.
He made it through 12th grade, but struggled to spell, count money, and read traffic signs.
Today? Thanks to Wade's school, JB is a whole new man — reading at a level he never thought possible. (full story)
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Day 210
"Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a
condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the
absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to
peaceful people."
-Jawaharlal
Nehru
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