Each year Jumpstart sponsors Read for the Record day to promote early education. It is an interesting program that encourages parents, grandparents, teachers and other adults to read aloud to their child. This year's book is one of my favorites Corduroy. For more information.
Real Hope For Haiti
Aaron from The Paper Mirror and other bloggers have been blogging about Real Hope for Haiti this week. Today I want to share one of the stories from the rescue center. This is a story of hope. it’s a story of faith, trust, and obedience. a normal American family, much like yours, felt like God … Continue reading Real Hope For Haiti
Blessing in Disguise
A tornado destroyed the R.G. Berry Distribution center in San Angelo, TX and as a result 180,000 pairs of new shoes had to be destroyed. The shoes were undamaged but due to insurance regulations the shoes were declared not available for sale or in-country distribution. Alan Wilson of Templeton Construction was charged with disposing of … Continue reading Blessing in Disguise
One Cool Kid
Last week I saw a segment on Good Morning America about 12-year-old Michael Guggenheim that is truly inspiring. Michael has dysgraphia, form dyslexia that affects fine motor skills including handwriting skills. Michael’s mom first noticed problems when he was able to read but could not even write his name. The process of even holding a pencil … Continue reading One Cool Kid
Cool Gift Idea for Children
Looking for a cool gift idea for a child? How about a low cost laptop designed especially for children? The One Laptop Per Child Foundation has created a laptop designed especially for children in developing countries. The laptop was designed to be used inside or outside. It sports a battery with a long life and … Continue reading Cool Gift Idea for Children
