Recovered From Autism; Now On A Championship Team!!!

As I start this column, I will first apologize for my absence in weeks past. I’ve actually had friends calling me making sure I didn’t fall off the face of the earth because it’s been so long since I’ve posted. Nope, I haven’t. I’m still here, and I have been working; I’ve just had to add something new to the mix. FOOTBALL!!! That would be… POP WARNER FOOTBALL!!! I have to share also, that I busted my left ring finger about six weeks ago (rings will have to be re-sized LOL), and it’s been a pain for me to keep up with dishes, laundry, and the daily tasks, let alone write much other than emails.

So… You see that picture there? One of those boys is my son, Isaac; my ten year old son who is nearly recovered, completely, from autism. Many of you know his story, and know our family’s story. When he said he wanted to play last spring we signed him up. Knowing what I know, I thought it would be a really good outlet (aka – therapy), for his rigidity issues, and it has proven to be just that.

The boys on his team are terrific kids. They are well mannered, behave well (minus your “typical” goofing off), and when they play, they give it their ALL. Pop Warner has been a joy and tons of fun; although this addition has provided yet one more juggling act for me as a mom. Honestly, it’s been one I have been all too happy to take on. This is why I post today.


You see, the BULLDOGS played their first Championship game yesterday morning, and they WON!!! This picture was taken after the game when our boys were getting their snacks and receiving their Pop Warner 2009 Champion Dog Tags! These incredible kids, including Isaac, will be heading to California for the Regional Championship Games in less than 2 weeks, and I am doing everything I can to help the Bulldogs get down there. Our Team has been out for weeks doing penny drives, in fact Isaac and another of his teammates decided to forego trick or treating for candy, and instead went trick or treating for pennies!
(Bulldogs parents, Coaches, and Members of the Association are excluded from this contest... the first parent to pick me out in this picture, and post a comment... well... I'll buy and mail you an Autism Salutes Lapel Pin)

Just this past week we have had a wonderful parent of special needs children herself and a Scentsy Consultant, step up to the plate, and offer proceeds from sales to our Bulldog Team to help with their trip to California. You can view the Scentsy Catalog and order from the Bulldogs Scentsy Party Page HERE. I will be ordering a few myself, as they will make great Christmas presents! (If you end up on the Home page, just tgo to the My Open Parties list on the left and click on Junior Pee Wee Fundraiser "buy from party" link)

(Scentsy wax is food grade paraffin, with oils added for the Scentsy. No wick, no flame, no soot. As Scentsy wax uses no flame, and has a consistent heat source – a lightbulb – I personally think this is a major safety feature, for anyone; families with young children, and especially families who have children with special needs)

The deadline for ordering is coming up quick; it’s November 6th, so hurry on over to the Scentsy page!!! Remember, you’ll not only be helping a child recovered from autism achieve the experience of a lifetime; you’ll be helping a Team of awesome kids experience the same!!!

GO BULLDOGS and Look Out California! Here We COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you’d like to learn more about Evergreen Pop Warner and the Bulldogs go HERE.