Tag Archives: inspiration

Well my stats are booming….

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Sandra F

Which is weird,  because I haven’t posted anything in a while!  I’m trying not to take it personally. Blogging takes time as well as creativity and energy, and lately I haven’t had any. I could make excuses and cite reasons … Continue reading →

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The Oscars 2015 …hopes and dreams and national pride

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Sandra F

I’ve watched the Oscars every year since I was in college. I’ve stayed up late in the UK, got up early in Asia and usually taken the day off work all so I can watch it live. Big Fan. And … Continue reading →

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the page turned and now it seems anything is possible

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Sandra F

All we’ve ever wanted, a simple device that could help her turn the page. For the last 6 years, one of the most frequent things Chelsea has said is “Next Page”. Reading is one of the main pleasures in her … Continue reading →

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The sibling stars win all the awards this week

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Sandra F

Sometimes it’s the supporting actors that give the best performance and steal the movie from the “star”. Often in our family we are all bit part actors to Chelsea’s starring role  (see previous) and yet this weekend was once again all … Continue reading →

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Back at School – but tell me how you really feel!

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Sandra F

Summer went by like a fly.  Summer went by so fast it was hard to tell which day was which and how many days were left.  But when the real summer stopped and the nightmare of school began it was … Continue reading →

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Fayle

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Sandra F

This amazing mom of three adopted children with complex medical needs wrote a poem that perfectly expresses how inadequate I feel most days. Read her story on http://www.gofundme.com/complexfamily and be inspired to donate something to support her if you can…

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The Joy

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Sandra F

Originally posted on Ordinary Days:
I bawled. I hung up from talking to the teacher and bawled. She called tonight before dinner asking for a paper I was to sign. Even though I had signed it and sent it back…

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A World Wish Day Star

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Sandra F

April 29th is World Wish Day for the Make a Wish foundation and I am so proud because their new international promotional  video features my daughter. Every time I see Chelsea Wish Video  I relive the incredible joy and happiness of … Continue reading →

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Fan Appreciation!

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Sandra F

Fan Appreciation!. via Fan Appreciation!. Fan Appreciation! This entry was posted on November 26, 2012 and tagged paintability, quadriplegic artists. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment Wednesday after school is my reserved Chelsea time. Chelsea Fairclough is a former student who is now in … Continue reading →

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Fireworks become very special when inspired by the amazing Katy Perry (video)

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Sandra F

I watched this amazing video of Jodi DiPiazza, a young girl who has autism, performing with Katy Perry who I love more every time I see her for her generosity of spirit and willingness to support people who have special … Continue reading →

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