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an interesting week plus other stuff.

Well, the staff for the mediator has been in touch with us.  We are looking at the end of July, first part of August for the meeting. Before the meeting can take place, we have to have a half hour long orientation. According to the mediator staff the meeting will take place in the Garrison High School Board Room. Nothing like meeting in a neutral place that has appropriate technology to bring all of the people together with seating for all of the people involved. On Thursday we met the potential respite provider for David.  She seems like a nice lady with a lot of experience.  Time will tell how things work out.  On Wednesday David had my cell phone all day.  Very frustrating.  He texted and emailed most everyone in my phone book.  He also reset the password so that when I got it back and went to use

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Cozy Calm Weighted Blanket for Jackson’s Journey

A couple of weeks ago, I posted about Jackson’s upcoming surgery. Jackson’s mama has indicated that he has major sensory issues.  They have some items to help with the sensory stuff, but feel that a weighted blanket would be of benefit while he is in the hospital next month recovering from surgery.   How can you help? We would like to see if we can get one of the vendors to donate a blanket to Jackson. There is a company in Minnesota that makes blankets.  They are also working to get a grant for their company.  In order to qualify for the grant, they need 250 votes.  If we can get the votes for them, maybe we can get a free or reduced price blanket for Jackson. Either way, this company deserves a chance at the grant, in order that they can continue to make these blankets for our kids. To

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abuse and neglect investigation results

A couple of weeks ago we were investigated re: alleged abuse or neglect of our son David. got a report today from Social Services. “No indication of abuse or neglect.”  The case is closed and will be kept on file for six months Related articles frustrations and a welfare check – followed by explanation (whynotfathers.com) Welfare Check (whynotfathers.com) Tweet #fighting4answrs

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