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STEPHANIE OLIVERPRESIDENT
WELCOME
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YOUR HOMEHome TourIn the Kitchen: Easy Easter BrunchYour Pantry: Slow CookingGrammy's Dirt: The Old Faithful Crepe Myrtle
YOUR EDUCATIONSpecial Services
School/Mother's Day Out ListingsSchool Features
YOUR COMMUNITY
Calendar: Upcoming Events
YOUR LIFEChanging the World: Life Lessons
YOUR BODYFashion: Weekly Fashion Lesson Plans
YOUR CHILDPretty BabiesLook at MeParent Thoughts: Spring Break on a BudgetParty 101: The Flip BoxBirthday Bash: Chase's Big DayWhy I Love Being a Mom: Shelly Barone
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YOUR HOME10 12 14 15 grammy's dirt
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For pancakes:
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or until golden brown. Turn. Cook second side 2 minutes.
For eggs:
Whisk eggs and salt in small bowl. Pour into skillet with peppers. Cook
and another pancake to make breakfast sandwich. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 3 more sandwiches.
Ham, Egg and Cheese PizzaYield: 8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/3 cup water2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Olive Oil
Filling: 3 large eggs1 cup sour cream1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh dill weed or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion4 ounces thinly sliced deli-styled baked ham, coarsely choppedFresh dill sprigs (optional)
For crust:
Combine
building up outside edge to form a rim. Bake 7 minutes.
in cheese ham to separate pieces. Sprinkle evenly over egg mixture. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until egg mixture is set
IN THE KITCHEN
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YOUR PANTRY
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othing says “welcome home” like the aroma of a hot meal waiting for you after a long day. Slow cooking is back and
LEARNING TO COOK WITH A SLOW COOKER
Whether you consider yourself a slow cooker novice or have some experience cooking with a slow cooker, there are a few things you should know.
SWING INTO SPRING WITH SLOW COOKING!
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resist lifting the lid.
tute reduced fat versions of these foods.
times and settings. Getting the results you desire from your slow cooker takes a little
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SLOW COOKER RESOURCE LIST
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myrtles in her yard. I drove back
rubble was the same old crepe myrtles that have been there for a so long. Still beautiful.
of these beautiful old trees that were such natural survivors. Mama Clara was a horticulturist and didn’t even know it. She would prune some of her trees when they
never touched.
crepe myrtles as nothing but big gnarly
whacking our crepe myrtles so severely. My friend said they all look like the have a bad
I have to agree with her. They look terrible.
tell you this fact. These trees are not like other trees that may need pruned. They have a beautiful natural structure that should not be revised. It accomplishes nothing
are produced without pruning. In fact if
strong enough to hold up the clusters.
only cut the suckers at the bottom of the tree. Cut only the dead limbs and the ones that might be rubbing against another one.
bigger than a pencil.
These are some of the best landscaping trees in the south. Use them. They are
tally and then the ones that you might see at an old home place that is still so stately. You will see a big difference.
plant it in the sun with good air circulation.
is one of the funguses that they can get. Otherwise they aren’t susceptible to too many things. They love the acidic soil in
the summer months come and there isn’t
plant. You can get them from 4 to 35 feet.
by Felicia Dark
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The Old Faithful Crepe Myrtle
Here are a few that do well in our area:
Natchez-reach heights of 30 feet. Large blooms.
Muskogee-
tolerance to powdery mildew. Reaches around 20 feet or so.
Basham’s Party Pink- Introduced in
be tall.
ones also.
So keep with the old southern tradition and plant a crepe myrtle and let if grow without the clippers attached to it.
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ith a growing number of children diagnosed with
more communities are building up a network of
support. East Texas has a number of wonderful resources for parents of children
has been a lot learned about each of the
educational needs make great strides by reaching out to those in the educational and medical community; the people who
a daily basis. The earlier the intervention
Here is a list of local networks for Special
SPECIAL SERVICES
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CAMPS:Elijah’s Retreat
CHURCHES:GBC KidZ Buddies Supporting children with special needs as they learn and grow in their relationship with Christ
GBC KidZ Buddies is the special needs
doches. It is a safe and loving environment
developmental or medical disabilities in an inclusion setting so that their families may attend church services. Children served in the program are matched (1:1) with trained volunteers. The GBC KidZ Buddies program is offered during the Sunday morning
our Wednesday night children’s programming for parents involved in a small group.
Lufkin First Assembly
our children with special needs are no
day mornings in our new sensory room
kids with special needs. Complete with
dren we serve become actively engaged in developing a relationship with Christ in an environment that meets their needs and interests.
Sunday mornings.
EDUCATION:GETCAP Head Start
Charlotte Weaver Stokes Complex
LISDSpecial EducationDeidra Harrison
NISDSpecial EducationChristy Clark
The Helping HousePrivate School
developmental delays.
EVALUATION:Dr. Kathryn Akin M.D.
EVENTS:Family Kite Fest Presented by The Helping House
SOME HELPFUL RESOURCES
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY:Cornerstone E.C.I.
that helps families who have children birth
parents and staff work to improve the
adaptive development in an effort to build a stronger foundation for the child’s future.
FUNctional Pediatrics
PARENT INFORMATION:Changing the PathMonthly support group in Lufkin for families with children under the autism
East Texas Autism CoalitionOffers occasional trainings.
Region 7 Education Service CenterThe Region 7 Education Service Center
area. They have workshops geared toward
to www.esc7.net. Click on “Professional Development” tab then “Workshops”.
PHYSICAL THERAPY:Jeffrey Cuevas, PT
Majal Minguez, PT
SOCIAL:Best Buddies-SFA program
enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunites
employment.
Burke Center-Family Counseling Association
The Helping House: Social Skills Group
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE:Lydia Richardson, M.S., CCC/SLPClinic Director
Stephen F. Austin Little Jacks ClinicPreschool language stimulation group for children exhibiting language delay.
CCC/SLP
Hetti Legg
Professional Speech & Language Services
CCC/SLP
Program
SFA Stanley Speech & Hearing Clinic
The Speech and Hearing Clinic offers a variety of services for individuals demonstrating communication disorders. Services that are provided include: speech and lan
consultation with parents and clients.
Bridget Studer, CCC
SPORTS – RECREATION:Developmental Swim ClassLehmann Swim Center at Boys & Girls
Special Needs Gymnastics & Special Needs Softball
MEDICAL:Dr. Greg Hyde
ting edge therapies for children with autism.
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They will be active during this school year as they volunteer their time in the com
applications and reviewed and then the youth are called in individually for a short interview. They
through training to ensure they are prepared to talk to media as well as the public about the issues DRUG FREE ALL STARS
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Jessica Alvarez Central High School I want to go to college and pursue a career in
Anna Catherine Alvis Lufkin High School
at Austin to pursue a dual degree in Government
Emma Avery Hudson High School I will be attending SFA in the fall, and I am going to get a degree in elementary education
Kristin Boulware Zavalla High School I have signed to play softball at Angelina
education/ kinesiology degree so that I can
Missouri Brown Lufkin High School
Kayla Caldwell Hudson High School After high school, I plan to attend Stephen
Jace Childress Central High School US Airforce
Hollie Cole Diboll High School
College Station with my best friend, Jessica
Sarah Elizabeth Cooper Zavalla High School After graduating high school, I plan to attend Angelina Community College to receive my
Jessica Cordero Central High School I plan to attend SFA and pursue a career in
Elijah Cutler Hudson High School
Ryan Dempsey Lufkin High School
in business with an emphasis on marketing
Christina Denby Huntington High School .
Mallory Dorman Lufkin High School
Abby Eddins Lufkin High School I plan to attend Angelina College in the fall and work on an Associate in Applied Science
Mary Margaret Fenley Lufkin High School After graduation, I will attend Baylor University where I plan to major in busi-ness with a focus on business management and technology also known as supply chain
Felicia Fry Lufkin High School I plan on going to Baylor University to major
After that I will attend a medical school of
Rebecca Gill Hudson High School I plan to continue on to Baylor University “Sic ‘em Bears” and major in nursing to
DRUG FREE ALL STARS
photo by Delaney Harbuck of
Grace Grandgeorge Lufkin High School
I will begin my studies at Angelina College then continue my education at a four year
Morgan Harbuck Hudson High School After high school, I plan to go to SFASU and
Jasmine Henderson Lufkin High School
University for one year and then transfer to
Kristen Herrington Hudson High School I plan to attend Tarleton State University in
them while taking pre-vet courses then transferring
Addison Hester Lufkin High School
Max Iguess Central High School
Chris Inman Hudson High School I am going to attend Angelina College for
the remaining two years to major in business
Acacia Jackson Lufkin High School
Melissa James Hudson High School I plan to attend Angelina College and transfer later on to SFA to pursue a degree in the
Kristina Loftin Central High School. I will pursue a career in Psychology,
Nohema Mendoza Lufkin High School
Carina Ortega Hudson High School
I also plan to continue my education in nursing
Heather Phillips Huntington High School I want to go to Angelina College and apply
Caitelyn Powell Zavalla High School I plan to attend Angelina College to get my
Rajitha Reddy Lufkin High School After high school, I want to continue my education
California and travel as much as possible!
Christopher Reynolds Hudson High School After graduation, I will be attending Ange-
Technical College in Waco, majoring in Net-
Jessica Skipper Diboll High School After graduating high school, I will be at-
Mason Spangler Central High School I would like to attend college for four years
Haley Squires Lufkin High School
at Austin where I will be majoring in Public -
Kourtney Walker Hudson High School
University in the fall of 2013 and major in
education.
Elizabeth Grace Williams Huntington High School In the fall of 2013, I am attending Stephen
Therapy with a minor in Special Education
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T H E S E P A G E S S P O N S O R E D B Y :
Angelina Arts Alliance inspires our youth
and inspiring young people. Both the Schooltime Series and CampCenterStage are generously underwritten by the T.L.L. Temple Foundation.
Schooltime Seriesfor
opportunity for teachers to integrate the arts into their daily lesson plans. They are
Camp CenterStage
through eleventh grades. Experienced theater educators come to Lufkin from all over Texas to bring their love for the performing arts to our local kids. The camp
end of May. There is also an opportunity for local theater students to work for
More Opportunities
community outreach opportunities through master classes taught by the artists
love to share their craft with students who are eager to learn. For more information
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MOTHER’S DAY OUT PROGRAMS1. Calvary Baptist Church
2. Carpenters Kids Carpenters Way Baptist Church
3. First United Methodist Director: Betsy Bales 201 East Hospital Street
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4. My Growing Place Director: Debbie Denby
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5. SFA Early Childhood Lab Director: Lori Harkness
until 5:30pm
6. Sonshine School
Director: Susan Bentley
7. Tanglewood Learning Center
Director: Elise Gavin 1118 Tanglewood Circle
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8. Wee Care First Baptist Church Director: Shauna Pittman 106 East Bremond
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9. First Christian
1300 South First
10. Just Kids Preschool Director: Katrina Smith 523 South Bynum
3K & 4K programs
11. Another Just Kids Preschool Director: Katrina Smith 3024 Ted Trout Drive
3K & 4K programs
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SCHOOLDIRECTORY
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SCHOOLS1. Christ Episcopal School
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2. Fredonia Hill Baptist Principal: Mrs. Peggy Fedun 1711 South Street
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3. Harmony Christian School
1601 Rice Drive
Extended Day Care
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4. Crimson Christian Academy
1615 Tulane Drive
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5. Lufkin ISD P.A.C.E. Gifted and Talented Director: Cindy Henderson
6. Nacogdoches Christian Academy Director: Donna Baker 211 SE Stallings
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7. Pineywoods Community Academy Paramus Early College HighSchool Director: Bruce Marchand ECHS Principal: Merilyn Session Secondary Principal: Monica Gunter
Delbert Murphy 602 South Raguet
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8. Lufkin ISD DUAL Language Director: Sylvia Eubanks
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9. Regents Academy Headmaster: David Bryant
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10. SFA Charter School Principal: Lysa Hagan
11. St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School Head of School: Mr. Brinn Williford
Become a fan of St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School on facebook.
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12. St. Patrick Catholic School
2116 Lowry Street
13. Tanglewood Learning Center
Director: Elise Gavin 1118 Tanglewood Circle
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PINEYWOODS COMMUNITY ACADEMYSCHOOL FEATURES
funded by taxpayer dollars and is accredited
tion in a large suburban Texas school district. The combined administrative staff brings over 120 years of public school experience to the academy.
Pineywoods also has a close working relationship with
College High School and an acronym that stands for
that means "We are preparing for life."
High school students can earn up to 60 hours of college
associate’s degree with a vocational nursing certification.
classroom space. For this year the school has added six
student parking lot.
The addition of a gym will help house a growing sports program. Pineywoods secondary students can compete
this year high school varsity competition began in UIL
2 through high school and has a high school Speech and
where students can participate in UIL Solo and Ensemble
other advanced academic programs includes an active Destination Imagination program.
access to enhanced learning opportunities using the latest technology. Pineywoods also has a Gifted and Talented
Pineywoods opens early at 6:30 a.m. to accommodate working parents and has an afterschool care program that stays open as late as 6 p.m. for younger students.
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College Preparatory Charter School
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PEOPLE WHO JUST GET BY
THE BIG SPENDERS
PEOPLE WHO “GET IT”
THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF PEOPLE:
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SCHOOL FEATURES
operated in a deliberate fashion. This has been the case for the last 58 years. Our motto for the year is to bring in to focus a daily reminder of the school’s mission as a rallying point for what we do.
The term On purpose indicates operating with intentionality or in a deliberate fashion. It also indicates a
set of strategies and vocabulary for our students all the way through.”
by St. Cyprian’s teachers is the SmartPlan. In some circles this document might be called and IEP or
typical SmartPlan will document a student’s learning style. Each SmartPlan will also show the parent the
for the child’s achievement for the next year.
student needs and strengths. Chapel services three times weekly allow for the spiritual growth of the children.
The true purpose of St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School will never change. That purpose has been and always
ESt. Cyprian's Episcopal School
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We welcome you and your child to the exciting adventure of discovery and learning!
Tanglewood Learning Center provides the opportunity for parents to choose a Preschool or a Montessori School.
Montessori is an educational experience and not a daycare service. As a private school, we offer a year-round educational program designed to promote the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of children. Our philosophy is based on love and respect for each child as a special and unique individual.
Tanglewood Montessori School is designed to fill the individual needs of children ages 18 months through kindergarten. The school is modeled after what Dr. Maria Montessori called "the prepared environment", an environment which possesses order and logic. These first years of school encourage a child's natural enthusiasm and love of learning. "Learning by doing", as called by Dr. Montessori, encourages practical applications and use of materials designed for that purpose. Children develop at their own pace and according to their own capabilities.
This educational program fully incorporates the Montessori philosophy. Montessori methods and materials are used in all classrooms. We achieve our educational and social goals through one-on-one instruction, small group lessons and a variety of activities based on Montessori principles. Children are guided toward a state of self-direction.
Tanglewood Learning Center provides before and after school care for our students as well as an after school program for students from area schools. Our after school program offers parents a safe and happy environment for their children. We also offer a theme based, well planned, full day Summer Program.
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We welcome you and your child to the exciting adventure of discovery and learning!
Tanglewood Learning Center provides the opportunity for parents to choose a Preschool or a Montessori School.
Montessori is an educational experience and not a daycare service. As a private school, we offer a year-round educational program designed to promote the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of children. Our philosophy is based on love and respect for each child as a special and unique individual.
Tanglewood Montessori School is designed to fill the individual needs of children ages 18 months through kindergarten. The school is modeled after what Dr. Maria Montessori called "the prepared environment", an environment which possesses order and logic. These first years of school encourage a child's natural enthusiasm and love of learning. "Learning by doing", as called by Dr. Montessori, encourages practical applications and use of materials designed for that purpose. Children develop at their own pace and according to their own capabilities.
This educational program fully incorporates the Montessori philosophy. Montessori methods and materials are used in all classrooms. We achieve our educational and social goals through one-on-one instruction, small group lessons and a variety of activities based on Montessori principles. Children are guided toward a state of self-direction.
Tanglewood Learning Center provides before and after school care for our students as well as an after school program for students from area schools. Our after school program offers parents a safe and happy environment for their children. We also offer a theme based, well planned, full day Summer Program.
Purpose:
the child develop within him/herself a foundation of habits, attitudes, skills and ideas which are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.
others and the environment.
Philosophy and Goals:Dr. Maria Montessori observed and studied the nature of the learning process in children. She believed that every child delights in spontaneous activity directed toward intellectual discovery. The carefully prepared environment of a Montessori classroom nourishes a child's natural development. Attitudes and confidence developed during the formative years will serve children throughout their lives. For a confident child, new activities are not only a challenge but also a delight. Children are most apt to retain a positive attitude toward learning and acquire confidence in a relaxed atmosphere where they set their own pace, follow their own interests and are free of criticism and competition.
The following are some basic Montessori concepts:
the conscious level.
activities that allow children to develop and refine their movements. The natural development of "I CAN DO IT MYSELF" is respected.
of liberty (not license) which forms the basis of real self-discipline. This is a higher discipline which originates within children as they practice making their own decisions and exercising their own will. It is not a discipline imposed on the child by a teacher or based on rewards or punishments.
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ON THE SCENE
There are a growing number of special needs children to our
include a space that would help the kids be excited about coming
kids. Our goal was to create an environment where the parents
of. That way they can attend church without the worry and guilt of leaving their child.”
tactile toys.
because they struggle with trying to accommodate their child’s needs. “There are many families with a special needs child that
What makes this special room and the ministry work is the men
Super Kid Works “Buddies” will often accompany the kids into
kids to have a great time.
value into practice with this ministry.”
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Spring Break
The Reading Railroad
the museum to listen to local celebrities read stories at various stations around
Lauran Ingalls Wilder, the Musical
Open House at Harmony Christian School
14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
CASA Superhero 5K, 10K and Fun Run
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AAUW 29th Woman of the Year Banquet
The American Association of University of Women will honor Scotty Sherrill
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pushed her to excellence. Upon
State University on a full academic scholarship. She earned a degree in psychology and
degree in elementary education and a
Education with an emphasis in autism. She has been married to Daniel for ten years. He has supported her in every step of this
afternoons by their mom’s side as she serves autistic children and their families.
always extremely curious about how the brain works and how that affected the way
little friend who lined up magnets on the
front of my desk and he hated it when I
and she was intrigued.
She went on to teach special education in the
that mother struggle and working desperately
more to be a constant support to these parents than she was currently able to do in a public
House was born.” That mother she was help
needed to walk by faith and proceed with her vision of The Helping House.
Throughout the process of developing and
husband and children often serve right
Dillon and Korenna are endlessly patient
noons at The Helping House with me while
and they love my students.”
three primary components for diagnosis:
combinations of these symptoms can lead
symptoms that don’t appear in the original psychological descriptions.
Having a child with autism is not an easy
beyond the present with their child. For the
each day. The goal of The Helping House is to be a resource in the community to these
reason to reinvent the wheel. Many parents
information to parents and professionals who are facing an autism diagnosis.” East
my vision is to provide this help at a reduced
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photography by Morgan Due
The Helping House offers several programs to families with autistic children or other children with developmental delays.
autism and a summer clinic for public school children who need
House has supported over seventy families.
follow an intentionally structured schedule; it is the backbone of what they do. The children arrive at eight in the morning and immediately begin their schedules. They work in the content
child receives an individual education plan that outlines their
They have a group lesson about something like “how to take turns in conversation” and then put the lesson into practice with group games and team building exercises.
hours reading and researching to be at “the top of her game”
she spends most of her time between students engaged in “text
INSPIRING WOMAN
photography by Morgan Due
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department. They have interns from these programs three days a
Helping House and fundraising events.
community for support. There are several opportunities throughout
events and donations is used to reduce the price of tuition for these
Helpful Advice from AmandaHelp! I have a child with autism.
have done this before. Get plugged in to a support group. Call me for a consultation. The Helping House as a private school
and hopefully put their minds at ease about all of the confusing information that is out there. I know you can’t go to conferences
but I bet I know someone who does.
How can I help my child befriend someone with autism?
your kids are going to encounter someone “on the spectrum” if they haven’t already. I think it is best to be prepared. I tell
that kids with autism have brains that work differently. This
rule on how to be supportive. Learn what the child likes and
won’t learn to participate unless he is given ample opportunity.
Autism is expensive!special
day or $2000/month without tuition assistance
500 per month (research shows that gluten free foods cost
photographed by Lisa Crow
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lmost everything that I’ve learned
extremely grateful for the education that I have and the opportunities
lessons that I have learned were not learned in a classroom. They were learned by living life.
I learned that all of us fall prey to the
is fear. Fear for our loved ones. Fear for ourselves. I learned not to take anything for granted. I learned that people are suf
learned to love life even if it doesn’t love me back all the time.
along and prove what it should be like. I learned that not everyone cares about others as much as I do. I learned that not everyone is good at keeping secrets. I learned how to be a friend. I learned that friends come in all ages. I learned to lean on others even when I really don’t want to. I learned that my child
hood friends most likely won’t be my lifelong
related by blood. I learned to surround myself with people who lift me up.
I learned that beauty isn’t the same for everyone. I learned to accept myself no matter what the number on the scale is. I learned that a nice personality goes a lot further than a
thing that sits on your head and protects you from sunburns. I also learned that hair grows back. I learned that the number of compliments I get from people don’t mean a thing if I can’t accept myself.
I learned that I’m worth waiting for. I learned that being single doesn’t mean that I’m missing out. I learned that you can’t expect people to change for you if you’re not willing to change for them. I learned that the guys that make you doubt yourself are not the guys worth chasing. I learned to get over the guys that got over me. I learned to not beat myself up over things that didn’t work out. I learned
that my brain has. I learned that a broken
heart isn’t the end of the world. I learned that the love that I want to experience with
he died for me. I learned that this love is
I learned that the plan I have for myself isn’t always the plan that God has for me. I learned to stop being angry with God for not working according to my schedule. I learned to be a
extremely important. I learned to listen.
I learned to take things one day at a time. I learned that it’s ok to lie in bed all day and eat ice cream every once in a while. I learned to take breaks. I learned that pushing myself when I’m not ready is probably the worst thing I can possibly do.
I learned to not overlook things that don’t feel right. I learned to follow my gut. I learned to take chances. I learned that giving someone more chances isn’t always the best decision. I learned to forgive. I learned that forgetting is way harder than forgiving. I learned that
on it is hurtful. I learned not to hate. I learned that doing something in spite of someone or something is never a good idea.
lutely adore it. I learned that study breaks are absolutely necessary for my sanity. I learned that laughing is also necessary for my sanity. I learned that studying with friends is never a good idea. I learned that test weeks make me homesick. I learned that Lufkin is nice to come home to and will always be home.
I learned who I am. I learned who I want to be. I learned where I want to be. I learned what it’s like to know you have a purpose. I learned what it’s like to be truly happy.
So here’s to more experiences that teach me great lessons. Here’s to adventures. Here’s to life.
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Mycah regained her independence
door of her bedroom and proceeded
hoped for success. Many minutes passed before she entered the family room
shortcoming paled in comparison.
Christ at that time and a
me know Mycah’s most powerful instruction would be living under the same roof as me. I
teacher. Such an impor
research into His Word.
the Bible’s description of a woman of noble character. Surprised to learn this description
verse beginning with a successive letter of
it again. Then I got intimidated. The woman described in those verses is a master
plants stress me out and this Proverbs lady
surprise Chris with a spontaneous date. Our little family needed an outing to celebrate Mycah's returning health. We sent him an email at work inviting him to meet us at a favorite restaurant when he got off work. We selected our fanciest clothes matched with the perfect accessories and put on sparkly lip gloss. Mycah
Mycah. I unwound the hose and she
“What?”
the dirt.”
the top of the water again. By now my
polished look by the moment.
Mycah to stay there and water the tree
to the garage to get a bag of soil. Upon arrival and following a frantic search for
(the door is now locked and the keys are in the ignition of the car) or use my teeth?
I bit the bag open. Ran back around to the front of the house. Mycah’s dress was
and Mycah put more water on top of the new soil.
Love Lucy’ when Lucy and Ethel got into
God's voice in my heart's ear. I knew it
were the last my own mind would have
and pride. When it comes to attaining
I am commanded to remember what my
I document the lesson learned through heavenly laughter and holy whispers into
fully doesn't recall many days of her cancer. But I am reminded anew and teach her
and He always will.
SOMETHING ABUNDANT
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"Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or Deut. 4:9
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RELATIONSHIPS
“I look up to the mountains-does my help come from there?
Psalm 121, The Open Bible
by Kathryn Greene
Looking Ahead…
scripture in my heart.
“I look up to the mountains...” There is not anything or anyone on this earth
me peace. My real peace will come from the One who made heaven and earth.
and maybe even a little clumsy. I often have trouble getting my words out; it takes me and two other friends to come up with the name of someone we all
But the One who will always be by my side is the same One who never sleeps and has also watched over Israel all these years.
today? What hard decision am I going to have to make that may affect someone
that there is someone who is over all and is in the business of guiding my life
the pathway of life.
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by Melissa Radke
Melissa Radke is married to the best looking man in town, whom she a!ectionately refers to as The Attorney General. They have two children, Remi and Rocco; you have probably seen their picture in the Most Wanted list at your local schools. She loves movie popcorn, telling her friends what to do with their hair and being the center of attention. You can find her anytime at melissa@lu"in.org or Chik-fil-A. You are encouraged to ask for her autograph. In fact, she insists.
Let me start by saying that you turned out pretty good. There was
so broken out it hurt to blink? Or when you failed the President’s Physical Fitness test because you couldn’t do a pull up? Remember
you get picked last to play Pictionary every time someone plays it at Christmas. You also aren’t any better at Spanish. You gradu
brown if those aren’t the only three words you know to this day.) But I’d like to tell you that you turned out really well when it comes to honesty. Remember that teacher in the 12th grade at Hudson
come to learn later on in life that you get to write a column for a
for you was instill in you the importance that honesty holds in our relationships. Honesty is the glue that holds our society together.
your taxes and get married. So be honest: to your typing teacher
that honesty is easiest taught … right now.
You know those friends that you thought would stay with you forever
be BFF 4/EVER with will grow to have nothing in common with
Her? Seriously?” Because you’ll be standing in line together at Starbucks and have nothing to say to each other. But that other
child in the same class as yours. You’ll think she’s funny and your kids will want to have play dates together. Her husband will be a really nice guy and you’ll sit by each other at Little League games.
the girl you thought would be a stick in the mud all her life is now one of your closest friends.
Hold you head up a little higher.
people wanting to be your friend years from now. Different is good. Don’t be afraid of it.
Stand up straight.your posture really is terrible.
Don’t use foul language.
someone who doesn’t have enough sense to express a full thought.
dreamed about….parked your car beside….waited for outside of class….practiced writing his last name…..for lack of a better
his is the Education Issue; therefore I am expected to write something absolutely brilliant. But let’s face it; I wasn’t
See why I’m not writing on Educational Values and Principles? So what I have decided to write on may not be about School
from 12 of the hardest years of my life. So indulge me:
TDear Melissa,
Love, Melissa
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he always had us running around and playing outside. Plus we lived in the
explore and run around.”
anything and not have to worry about it.”
Four years of that and the weight gradually kept coming. Her wakeup call came when she went on vacation to the beautiful state of Hawaii. “That is when I noticed how big I had gotten; I saw how skinny my sister was and all these girls in their bikinis.”
That is when her transformation began. “It took a little over a year to get to where I am now. It hasn’t been a year of everyday in the gym and cutting out any “yummy” foods. My exercise basically consisted of band practice. I feel
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means the local college students are
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Explore the local trails. There are miles of trails within the city limits of Lufkin and
for bikes and others are left as natural foot
Fish at a lake or pond.nearby lake with your children doesn’t
worms and visit a local pond where the kids
pond at Lakeside Park across the loop from
forget about the pond at Ellen Trout Zoo.
Fly kites. Take advantage of Windy March
Visit Ellen Trout Zoo for free. has free admission every Sunday and Mon
Check out the local library. The libraries
entertaining programs for kids. You can also
Geocache with your family. Wait a
anyone who knows me is either tired of hearing me talk about it OR totally hooked
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and “cache” means “a hidden place.” So
They are in public
there are at least 75 caches hidden inside
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Upload the coordinates
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“Corynne has Type 1 Diabetes.” I
didn’t hear anything else the doctor said on
eight times per day. My daughter’s life was
plan. He’d come home from work at lunch
we headed home. We’d return the following day for more in depth training. It’s time to
Baths: Check. Teeth brushed: Check. Bed time story: Check. Prayers: Check. First
made me the Mama I never dreamed I’d be. God assured me that He was going to help me take care of my angel. He reminded me that He was bigger than diabetes. When
learned that I had a lot to learn. Corynne could still have sweets and candy. She could do anything any other healthy child could
naut. Those are limitations we can live with.
choice to be a healthier family as a whole.
healthy snacks and meals with plenty of
ily. Corynne is involved in lots of activities to make sure she gets plenty of exercise:
her own blood sugar six to ten times a day.
independent. I’m still the one she prefers for
ing with animals and Mama is gentler.
I am so proud to be her Mama. Being the mother of a child with diabetes comes with
tions? We do everything we can to help our little girl live life to the fullest. We make sure
has the best doctors. We’re no different than
about and care for our children. I am extra
means I am open to receive God’s peace
see life through my kids’ eyes. I love their innocence. I love their compassion for others.
more thing I love about being a Mama: Getting to make memories. The “best day ever” can be lived in new and different ways over and over again as a family.
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