Fourth of July 2016
Written by: Mary Stephenson
Celebrating the 4th of July because we can. All due to this wonderful country and the freedom that others fought for us.
Whatever one does on this day and how you celebrate is irrelevant. It is not just another day off, it is a symbol of a country that allows for differences. Differences of religion, politics, choices, freedom of speech, freedom to roam freely. There is no one telling us we can’t pack up and move to the other side of the country.
We seem to take for granted our freedoms and only slightly understand the lack of freedom other countries have. This usually comes to light when we hear horrific stories of abuse, murder, and the list goes on. Things that happen to people that would never fly here at all.
Summer with the Lions
Written by: Mary Stephenson
If anyone has been watching this site today (6/30/2016) you will have found a progress in the WRONG direction. As with the internet things are not always black and white. Not sure what happened or when it happened, it could have been after we tried installing a “photo gallery” plugin this morning. But here I was back to one post and all the work that had been done for the past 2 months gone!
In “horrors” to say the least we got a hold of the hosting company and they were able to restore to the 18th of June. So the “Summer with the Lions” post I just finished has vanished into oblivion. Now I will try to take the time to recreate from my Facebook post and a few notes. Fun for sure! I will put Ron’s bio back on his page as that was done yesterday. Hoping that we now have the bases covered on future disasters so we don’t go into a cold sweat trying to recoup!
Understanding the Need
Written by: Mary Stephenson
When home is not a safe place and school is neither, a child has trauma.
I always thought of trauma as something that required a visit to the ER. Then as the years went by there was PTSD brought to our attention.
The American Psychological Association describing as follows:
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.
Teaming Up With Sycamore School
Olivia and her Lion’s crew
Monday morning brought us all together to Sycamore School. Accompanied by our various painting supplies we were ready to work.
After Olivia LaField’s visit to our weekly meeting last week and the wonderful project she is taking on, we got on board to pitch in. Continue reading
A New Vision and Volunteers Needed
Written by: Mary Stephenson
On June 8, 2016 Kurt, Gary and I went to Sycamore School for a meeting with principal Susanna Winstead. She invited Olivia LaField to join us.
We were given a list of the schools needs and they are looking for volunteers.
I was totally blown away with the program Olivia has put into place. “Skills of Independence” After hearing about it and actually witnessing the difference in the kids at Sycamore, I can only say it is working. Continue reading
