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After the scare at Hastings Middle school earlier this week, HMS ’s principal Mark Zuzak, wanted to express his thanks for a safe outcome. Read his entire letter to the Hastings Star Gazette here.
Posted: April 9th, 2010 under David and Pam, No Category.
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This morning we talked with Taylor who is inviting people to Westwood Shores church for their Easter service. Go to www.Westwoodshoreschurch.com to check out the church in Mound, MN.
Who could you invite to church with you this Easter?
Posted: March 31st, 2010 under No Category.
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David shared this essay from his friend Karly who is a person with Rett’s syndrome. She has an inspiring blog at www.spiritdances.wordpress.com which includes this writing from her perspective on what it’s like to be on the receiving end of piercing stares because she is different.
The Cruel Stare
September 28, 2008 ·
What I have to say today may offend some people. It may make others shout for joy. I am not going to pretend that I am not hurt.
We just returned from our church service and the apple orchard we stopped at on our way home. We all love apple crisp so it seemed like a great day to pick a few apples and make something we all like so much. If I could give you a picture, it would be one you would NOT like to look at. It would be titled, “The Cruel Stare.”
In the picture I am doing what I love with my family. I am at church where I go to learn. I go to see people I know. I go to listen to the music that I can’t sing. I go to hear the Bible that I cannot hold myself.
It is a picture of me trying to be UN-noticed. I am eager to be there. However, I sit on my couch at home today, away from the stares and pauses that people give me whenever I am away from the shelter of home. I don’t think I look odd. In fact, I am told I am a beautiful person, and yet I can’t go anywhere without being stared at. I am not talking about a casual glance.
I am very aware that people are staring at me. It seems even babies are looking at me. The elderly are even more cruel. They act as if I don’t belong there. The children stare as if I’m an object of curiosity. Parents do their own cruel work by ignoring their children who are staring and pointing and gawking.
It is not the kind of stares other people get who are interesting or who are wearing something fun. It is the kind of stare that you would give when you are looking at a car crash, filled with curiosity and the gratitude that it’s not your problem, but the freedom to stare as long as you feel like it until the accident victim gets wheeled away.
The picture is the reality. It is not ok to stare at anyone out of cruel curiosity. It is my experience, and the reality of many of us who live with a physical disability.
It is hard to believe that Jesus would be impressed with the way humans have treated each other. If I understand it correctly, Jesus had great compassion for those who were mistreated and suffered in their bodies. He loved them. He showed compassion to people who were overlooked and begged for food because they couldn’t get their own. How can we be so off course?
We need each other. We need the wisdom and understanding that many people who live with great struggles have. And those of us who live with great physical struggles, need the wise understanding of friends and those who are stronger than we are.
I know that most people do not intend to be cruel, but I’m feeling too sad to share more about this today.
Karly
Posted: March 26th, 2010 under David and Pam, No Category.
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Gertie is a 2-year-old Welsh Corgi/Basset Hound mix who loves having her belly rubbed, going on car rides, and relaxing at night on her owner’s lap. She was brought to Animal Humane Society because her previous owners didn’t have enough time for her. She weighs 42 pounds which is a little heavy for her size, so she’s looking for someone who wants to take her on some nice long walks and enjoy the spring weather. She’s also great with kids – she lived with 3 small children in her previous home and her former owner described her as playful with the kids. Gertie will do better in a home without other dogs.
Walk for Animals
Animal Humane Society’s 36th annual Walk for Animals is coming up on May 1. That means you still have a month and a half to register and raise funds for the nation’s largest human and pet walk. The money raised through the walk helps the nearly 35,000 unwanted, homeless, and neglected companion animals Animal Humane Society cares for each year at their five Twin Cities locations. You can walk as an individual or form a team and raise funds online or in person. For more information or to register for the walk go to our website at www.animalhumanesociety.org
Posted: March 16th, 2010 under No Category.
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There’s still time to enter a singing contest in Minnesota. The application deadline for “Step up to the Mic!” has been extended to March 8. Singers will compete in two categories _ youth and adult.
Preliminary judging, which is closed to the public, will take place March 13-14. Winners of the preliminary round will compete in the Final 15 Live Finale Performances in front of an audience. Those performances will take place at Maplewood Performing Arts Theatre on March 26 in the youth category and March 27 in the adult category.
Winners will be chosen based on a combined score from a panel of music industry professionals and an audience vote.
Posted: February 26th, 2010 under David and Pam, No Category.
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Check out this link to the latest adventures of 2 yr old Ross and Alyce, Betsy’s babies from Haiti!
Posted: February 26th, 2010 under David and Pam, No Category.
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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host its 18th annual walk at Mall of America Saturday, Feb. 27. This is the country’s largest indoor walk – drawing more than 18,000 walkers from the region. It is important to note that this year, in the wake of the earthquake in Haiti – JDRF will also be collecting diabetes supplies at the walk to help the estimated 300,000 Haitians living with diabetes. We talked with 8 yr old Carolina who has Type 1 diabetes from St. Paul who is the Youth Ambassador for the Walk to Cure Diabetes who had such incredible encouragment and insight for one so young.
Posted: February 23rd, 2010 under David and Pam, No Category.
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-7 ~ Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances.
I’m using the devotional “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young. You can find it at Northwestern Bookstores.
Posted: February 23rd, 2010 under David and Pam, KTIS Morning Life Verse, No Category.
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IHOP is celebrating February 23rd, National Pancake Day by giving away FREE PANCAKES today, (their 3 pancake short stack) from 7a to 10pm. YOu’re encouraged to donate to the Childrens Miracle Network and don’t forget your server!!
Posted: February 23rd, 2010 under David and Pam, No Category.
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The City of Lakes Loppet is a festival of cross country skiing for the whole family. Bundle up and celebrate winter and crosscountry skiiing with a weekend full of events. Lots of different races including one form Wirth Park to Uptown and a tent w treats to warm u up right in Uptown. Check the above link for all the great events.
Posted: February 5th, 2010 under David and Pam, No Category.
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