Monday Catching Up

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Because of running on Friday, running on Saturday, running on Sunday and then the collapse of I refuse to do anything more, I'm going to play some catch up here today. Let me start with saying that Sweetpea and Little Bug are settling into the routine of school nicely and now that we finally got the last of the requested supplies, I should be done for at least a week or maybe more if I'm really lucky!

Binky Sue had her first freshman college class this morning, and with just that one class under her belt she came home and said that she was exhausted and needed a nap! Binky is very glad that we finally found out just how to access her scholarship fund from the Lions Club last week, and were able to get all of her books on Friday to the tune of $446.00. However, with her whole first year paid for by scholarships there is much happy dancing going on around here.
I know that I have mentioned here that Binky Sue was invited to be a honorary member of the Lions Club that gave her the scholarship, and that she has enjoyed attending the meetings, and even had an idea for how to advertise. I think I mentioned that the idea was well liked by the members and even promised to share pictures. Well, that is what this picture is for finally. It is a tee shirt design using the colors purple and yellow, and done with a youthful approach for the top one, and a more mature (doesn't make you ask how to pronounce a word) for the lower one. The vest was presented to her a couple of meetings ago and is part of what is required to wear to the meetings. This Saturday though, Binky Sue spent the day in Safford, Arizona for a cabinet meeting of the Lions Club. Her favorite comment coming from the president for the state of Arizona's Lions Club "Wow! You are young!" Binky Sue is the youngest member of the Lions Club of Arizona in the last 20 years. The local Lions club got to show off their young member, she got to show off her idea, and the day sounded as if it was a great one. Binky Sue is enjoying learning all about the club and their good work, and looking forward to being a part of it for the next two years. Now she just has to come up with some youthful ways of fund raising that don't require a lot of man power. (Hmmm...thinking about it now maybe there is an Aunt that could give some idea's on that one.)

There is probably tons more that I could type about, but I will spare you all of that. Binky Sue did point out that if you have the "Heart of a Lion" you should check out your local Lions Club. I hope that everyone had a great weekend and that there is a wonderful week ahead for all of us.

Being "Furwoahsis"!

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Binky Sue is probably going to yell at me for using the not so great picture, but it is the first one that came to mind to use so she is just going to have to deal with it. Her first meeting with the Lions Club was last night, and talk about a hyper Binky Sue when she finally got home! From the sounds of it there was lots of stuff talked about but recruiting new members and how to was biggest topic of conversation. In the coming weeks Binky Sue will be creating a power point presentation that can be used and a few other things. When they hit the topic of advertising, she had an idea that she wrote down but didn't share with anyone because she would like to have one or two done for the next meeting to show them. When she got home she asked me for help setting up design, and I have to say I think they are a cute and good idea. Today while out shopping for school clothes she is going to look for the supplies that she will need to get them ready. Fingers crossed that the other Lions like this advertising idea with an 18 year old twist. Once she has them done I will make sure to get pictures to share, but only after she has shared them with the rest of the group. I think right now she is loving the idea of doing good things and adding her own flair to how she goes about getting those things done.

I hope that everyone enjoys a great Wednesday.

I almost forgot to share

I almost forgot to share some new about Binky Sue the "Furwoahsis" (ferocious) Lion! The day after her dinner meeting with them to thank the Lions Club for the scholarship, Binky Sue received a phone call from the secretary of the club. They invited her to be a 2 year honorary member. They found her to be a very refreshing change, and she is the first recipient that they have invited to be a member. Binky Sue did a great job of being humble while on the phone hearing praise from the secretary about what they thought about her and why they wanted to invite her to be a part of their group, but once off the phone her excitement exploded. I'm also pretty sure that most of the people in the house are to the point that if we hear her "I told you I was a furwoahsis lion" one more time there could possibly be bodily harm done to little Binky Sue. Her paper work came this week and was very quickly filled out and mailed back. Binky looks forward to being a part of the club, and working with them. She doesn't care about being the very youngest member, and hopes to be able to do good work while being a part of it. Both Army Guy and I are very proud of Binky Sue, now if we could just get her to stop saying her thing about being a lion.

I hope that everyone has a great Thursday!

Saying Thank You

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Last night was Binky Sue's night to meet and say thank you to the local Lions Club for the scholarship. Binky Sue's nerves got the better of her as she stood to talk about herself, future plans, and what went into her decisions for her future. In true Binky Sue form she made a room full of people tear up. She may have been nervous, and she may have been to the point of talking 100 words a second, but the message that she delivered touch every one of the people in that room last night. A very simple don't tell me I can not achieve things, because I can and I will. Don't think that just because I am a child with special needs, it means that I'm not smart enough, because I am. I may have to work harder, and find different ways to understand, but if you believe in me I can do anything.
There were two retired teachers in the group last night and based on things we heard from everyone after the meeting they are very pleased with their choice of recipient of the award this year. Watching them all during her speech we could see them feel her joy, excitement, and her sadness. Basically it was one heck of night. However Binky Sue's favorite part of the night was receiving a tiny little statue of a lion with the lions club emblem on it. It now gives her saying "I'm a ferwosias (ferocious) Lion!" real meaning to her. Even to the point of last night when we got home showing it off and saying "See I told you I was Lion!" Indeed you are Binky Sue and Mom, Dad, and lots of other people are very proud of you.

I hope that everyone is enjoying a good week and that it isn't flying by to quickly.