"The Heart Museum"

"Admission is free, donations are welcome." Is the first line of the poem that made me so PROUD, proud doesn't even seem like a big enough word. The author is nine-years-old, and has more enthusiasm and creativity in her little head, more hope and life in her brown eyes, more compassion and love in her heart, and kindness and peace in her soul than any other PERSON I have had the pleasure and gift of knowing. Oh, and her smile, what a smile!

She wrote a poem for an optional creative writing competition, where the 1st and 2nd place winners will be going to a statewide competition in their age level at a state university, where the winner may be published. She came in 2nd place! I couldn't be any happier for her. I knew the talent and ideas were there, but as with any child, it is usually the confidence that takes time to catch up. I hope this gives her that confidence to know it is okay to fail, as long as you try...and when you try, you just may succeed!

An excerpt:

On the bottom floor, there is all that I have done.
Art of the past.
People I have known and places I have gone.
Memories that make my heart smile.
And things I know I should not have done.

Here on the main floor is what is today.
All of my friends, my school, and things that I know
My family, my life, all that is happening now
All of it I love.

Upstairs is the modern art.
My husband, my house, and children are there.
They are part of me, what I am going to be
It is art that hangs there waiting for me.
Things I love now, but have to wait to see.


Beyond her true pride, her biggest concern - or - first question,
"Can I put this on my college application?"

H-O-P-E

If you were to vote NO on Amendment 2 would you be willing to sign an agreement saying you will not be allowed ANY access to cures or treatment options that may come from the stem cell research? Would you?

It establishes responsible boundaries and guidelines to ensure that stem cell research is conducted ethically and safely. And, it strictly bans any attempt to clone a human being. If people choose to engage in illegal activity, they will. For there will always be those who will find their way around an issue, but I am not willing to put aside HOPE that stem cells could provide cures for many currently incurable or common diseases and injuries for those of us who want good.

This isn’t a political issue! It’s not a partisan issue. This isn’t a science versus religion, a Democrat versus Republican. This is a people issue and that’s why it is so vital.

This message is brought to you by Thirteen Lefts, and I approve this message on behalf of the many loved ones I know with MS, and Diabetes.

http://www.missouricures.com/settingtherecord.php

The Elephant in the Room!

I have a friend, who has a daughter, who has a condition, a serious condition. The little one Savanna has been fighting for so long, longer than most of us adults may have had the strength. The condition has progressed, and there is a solution, a liver transplant. The liver transplant is the elephant in the room. Only, this elephant is one we ARE willing to talk about...even more willing to HOPE & PRAY for, and WISH & DREAM that it comes soon, very soon. Savanna is an angel, that has been waiting to spread those wings of hers she keeps folded so patiently. http://savannaselephant.blogspot.com/

This condition deserves not to be explained any more than it already has, it has had it's time in the light...now it's Savanna and her elephant's time. I know we all have a special place in our hearts for children who are suffering with medical conditions, we always say we would like to do more, and wish we could. LETS !

I am working on something creative, and when the time comes to share I would appreciate support. Stay on the look-out, and please keep Savanna and her family in your thoughts & prayers.