Today I am declaring it "Hug a child day".
Give every child you come in contact with today a hug. If it is not your own child or grandchild ask for permission to give the child a hug. You will be amazed at the response you will get. And you never know, that child may not have been hugged at all today.
I had my four year old granddaughter yesterday and she is a hugger. She kept climbing in my lap and giving me hugs and kisses. It did wonders for me. It made me think, if a four year olds hugs can make me feel that good how good did it make her feel to be hugged. She is by no means neglected or has no one to hug her. She even hugs her big sister and brother and they hug her back.
How many children went without a hug yesterday? How many will go without one today? Sometimes it is just an over site, sometimes there is just no one to give them a hug. To many children are left out, abused or ignored. Parents get overwhelmed with work, finances and personal problems. They may not forget to hug them on purpose. Then there are the children in abusive homes that need the hugs even more.
So today take the time to hug a child. And be sure to come back here to share your stories.
Now where are those grandchildren of mine......
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
What about Wednesday?
When I first heard “What about Wednesday” my mind automatically went to Wednesday’s child. So I have decided that most of my Wednesday blogs will be about our most precious resource. Our children.
Most of our members at RQQ have children and many of us have grandchildren. As good parents we do everything we can to protect our children but there are some things we just can’t protect them against. One of those being Autism.
April is Autism Awareness month so I wanted to make you aware of this disease, if you were not already aware. The odds of being diagnosed with Autism is 1 in 150. It is a complex disorder that typically lasts throughout a person’s lifetime. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. It impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors. It can be diagnosed as early as 6 months now but is more commonly found around age 3.
I have been blessed that none of my three children or seven grandchildren have this disease. I have however met several of these special children. I have been blessed to get to know some of their parents and siblings. Life is not easy for these families. I am so in awe of the strength of character it takes for these parents to carry on and stand strong. They have tried many of the newest treatments, some of which are controversial. I can only say that I would have to be in their shoes to know what I would do.
I am also proud that my favorite NASCAR driver, Elliott Sadler, is a huge supporter of Autism Awareness. His family has been touched by Autism. Another driver that is a strong supporter is Jamie McMurray. In fact Autism Speaks is one of the family of NASCAR charities. Autism Speaks is one of the main charities that I often contribute part of the proceeds of my Dallas Cowboy items to thru Mission Fish on eBay.
Please take the time to learn more about Autism so that when you encounter one of these special children you can approach them with love and some understanding.
To learn more about Autism please go to http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Most of our members at RQQ have children and many of us have grandchildren. As good parents we do everything we can to protect our children but there are some things we just can’t protect them against. One of those being Autism.
April is Autism Awareness month so I wanted to make you aware of this disease, if you were not already aware. The odds of being diagnosed with Autism is 1 in 150. It is a complex disorder that typically lasts throughout a person’s lifetime. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is four times more likely to strike boys than girls. It impairs a person's ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors. It can be diagnosed as early as 6 months now but is more commonly found around age 3.
I have been blessed that none of my three children or seven grandchildren have this disease. I have however met several of these special children. I have been blessed to get to know some of their parents and siblings. Life is not easy for these families. I am so in awe of the strength of character it takes for these parents to carry on and stand strong. They have tried many of the newest treatments, some of which are controversial. I can only say that I would have to be in their shoes to know what I would do.
I am also proud that my favorite NASCAR driver, Elliott Sadler, is a huge supporter of Autism Awareness. His family has been touched by Autism. Another driver that is a strong supporter is Jamie McMurray. In fact Autism Speaks is one of the family of NASCAR charities. Autism Speaks is one of the main charities that I often contribute part of the proceeds of my Dallas Cowboy items to thru Mission Fish on eBay.
Please take the time to learn more about Autism so that when you encounter one of these special children you can approach them with love and some understanding.
To learn more about Autism please go to http://www.autismspeaks.org/
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