Sam was gifted an ipad today from Gary James of www.a4cwsn.com. We were the recipients of the 50 states, 50 ipads to 50 children campaign!!! Gary James came to our house early in the morning to hand deliver the ipad. We also had the RI recipients join us to help save Gary some traveling time. It was nice to also meet Rebekah, Joshuah, Laura and Karl Tirrell!
I spend ALOT of time on the A4 facebook page, probably too much time but there are so many great resources there for apps, education, therapy and most importantly MANY other moms of kids just like Sam. It's a family, a community, a place to go where people GET it!!!! Thank you to Gary James for taking his vision that every special needs kid should have the resources to help them therapeutically, in school, at home and yes, to get an ipad. You can check out the group at http://www.facebook.com/a4cwsn. Just don't be scared if you go there one day and see either funny stories about chocolate milk, Gary's pet sticks or some crazy drama going on! It's all good- just come back another day to join in on the fun!!!
Lastly I have to say that Gary is an amazing man with a heart of gold! WHO do you know that drives 20,000 miles across the US to hand deliver ipads? He spent weeks away from his wife and 4 young kids (2 of who are also special needs). Gary has given us and many other families the gift of an everlasting friendship and a voice for our child with the help of the ipad. Thankfully at the same time Sam has also BLOSSOMED with language! We are truly blessed!!!
