tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post3556420857033780230..comments2024-03-28T21:36:55.157-04:00Comments on Love That Max : My kind of people: An amazing weekend with special needs familiesEllen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-51565895013661251662018-03-22T10:34:04.246-04:002018-03-22T10:34:04.246-04:00I loved as much as you will receive carried out ri...I loved as much as you will receive carried out right here.<br /><br />The sketch is tasteful, your authored material stylish.<br /><br />nonetheless, you command get got an edginess over that you wish be delivering the following.<br />unwell unquestionably come more formerly again as exactly the same nearly very often inside case you shield this <br />hike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-37434363993919736672010-09-13T12:30:36.087-04:002010-09-13T12:30:36.087-04:00As a mommy blogger and a mother of a Pontiac campe...As a mommy blogger and a mother of a Pontiac camper, I am so happy that you enjoyed your weekend in this beautiful camp!Mama Lishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021666572253016147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-41862494488132521822010-09-05T11:05:45.146-04:002010-09-05T11:05:45.146-04:00I love Starlight
I love Camp Pontiac
It is so gr...I love Starlight<br /><br />I love Camp Pontiac<br /><br />It is so great to be with other parents that get it<br /><br />Thanks for sharingK.E.'s EOS fighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059533959365954175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-31920723020078840122010-09-03T11:21:43.371-04:002010-09-03T11:21:43.371-04:00Beautiful camp, you obviously had a blast! How w...Beautiful camp, you obviously had a blast! How wonderful!<br /><br />I am with Blogzilly about Norman Rockwell who is one of my favorite illustrator-artists. He did a great painting depicting a laborer in a wheelchair called The Paycheck, this was sixty years ago when people didn't want to see people in wheelchairs: <br /><br />http://www.laborarts.org/goodwill/image-5.htm<br /><br />And of course, he did a schmaltzy picture of Tiny Tim for the SATEVEPOST Xmas edition which probably doesnt really count: http://www.best-norman-rockwell-art.com/1934-tiny-tim-and-bob-cratchit.html<br /><br />And a disabled veteran for WW2:<br />http://www.americanillustration.org/artists/rockwell/rockwell.html<br /><br />Rockwell's stuff wasn't always cutesy--when he took on an issue, like racism, or a dead husband from the war, you could really feel the anguish coming off the picture and that's why he's one of my favorites, even though some people say his works are exaggerated. I think he did some pieces dealing with polio too. I used to have a book with illustrations of his stuff, I had to hock it when times were tough. Wish I had it again because I think there were more representative images in it. The fact that he did any "thoughtful" stuff at all is a credit to him because he made his living as an illustrator and did all sorts of pictures for stuff like cereal and vacuum cleaners and things like that. The Sat Eve Post covers are some of his most famous images but they didn't pay the rent every month. <br /><br />Sorry, I am babbling! Like I do at times! I just really like Rockwell, though!Felicianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-78538171538633534082010-09-02T18:56:13.145-04:002010-09-02T18:56:13.145-04:00Fantastic. So happy you had that wonderful weeken...Fantastic. So happy you had that wonderful weekend and reassuring experience. Love the photos. Going to check all those links now.mymomshopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09909337957811111720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-89385025281155428182010-09-02T15:40:47.492-04:002010-09-02T15:40:47.492-04:00So cool!
One of the reasons there aren't any...So cool! <br />One of the reasons there aren't any special needs' kids in the paintings is because none of them survived birth...probably. <br />Old people can be such *^$@heads. You know even though Max didn't care about what was said, you did, and I'm sorry for that! I have an idea of how that feels. <br /><br />Anyway, what a great time it must have been for everyone!Ms. Crabasshttp://twin-transfusion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-61912764982443274932010-09-02T12:25:17.435-04:002010-09-02T12:25:17.435-04:00As you are with golf karts so we are with Go-karts...As you are with golf karts so we are with Go-karts.Maddyhttp://whittereronautism.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-66323615142072736622010-09-01T22:29:22.252-04:002010-09-01T22:29:22.252-04:00I loved this post. Because I could relate to all t...I loved this post. Because I could relate to all the incidents dealing with people who don't understand leading up to camp, and then how life-changing the camp was because of the contrast.<br /><br />Also -- I'm so aware of how our kids are never portrayed in photos in magazines -- let alone paintings!<br /><br />And I LOVE the pic of Max sitting on one counselor's knee and there's another counselor and I think Sabrina? - And he's got his hand on that steering wheel and the other hand appears to be directing. He's definitely leading the operation.<br /><br />What a fabulous place for families like ours.<br /><br />And I took a quick look at your post about school -- I know Sabrina will be a champ.<br /><br />What are you doing for the first day back to school? Anything special??? :)BLOOM - Parenting Kids With Disabilitieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06901482901008135659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-30170094208864922332010-09-01T22:27:01.759-04:002010-09-01T22:27:01.759-04:00I am no Norman Rockwell, but I paint pictures of c...I am no Norman Rockwell, but I paint pictures of children/people with disabilities. <br />Also, when we were in Florida on Vacation Hailey also loooooved the golf cart. We were amazed that she could pick our cart out of a parking lot full of them. WoW!Janet "Grammy" Harroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422231862890242444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-54231546102772307172010-09-01T21:46:21.322-04:002010-09-01T21:46:21.322-04:00That looks amazing! We're an hour away from Pi...That looks amazing! We're an hour away from Pittsfield (in CT) so maybe we should look into it. My daughter loves golf cart rides too!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653655890121241967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-69182294119676394242010-09-01T18:51:54.449-04:002010-09-01T18:51:54.449-04:00WOW. That looks amazing! Definitely doing a goog...WOW. That looks amazing! Definitely doing a google search for something for our family. So, so, so cool!Caryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09106769763459813759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-76504648103179525822010-09-01T16:35:26.793-04:002010-09-01T16:35:26.793-04:00Wow the kids look so happy in the photos :) Our c...Wow the kids look so happy in the photos :) Our club for families with special needs organises weekends away and it's the highlight of the year for many. It's just that everyone 'gets it'.Looking for Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010049814419812468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-12471835796591378602010-09-01T15:24:58.238-04:002010-09-01T15:24:58.238-04:00I definitely need to find someplace like that clos...I definitely need to find someplace like that close to here.<br /><br />As for Rockwell, (I have to defend any fellow artist you know...it's the LAW) he came to prominence in a time (essentially the 40's when he started having any real success) when kids like ours would have been institutionalized more often than not. There's a chance Rockwell never even saw a kid with Special Needs.<br /><br />What I wonder is about today's art world, and who is doing work on the subject? I'm gonna have to research.blogzillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08268388544631653375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-49963365472470294422010-09-01T14:20:00.503-04:002010-09-01T14:20:00.503-04:00That sounds like fun times for sure! I have been ...That sounds like fun times for sure! I have been to the Norman Rockwell Muesam too.Wendyhttp://aidensmomma508.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-60386282525654780052010-09-01T13:56:43.003-04:002010-09-01T13:56:43.003-04:00Oh, and PS, Jess: Yes, Max really shot up this sum...Oh, and PS, Jess: Yes, Max really shot up this summer. That's him, not his body double, in the photos! :)Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-7870554934455333642010-09-01T13:56:16.767-04:002010-09-01T13:56:16.767-04:00Janet, Starlight has a foundation in Missouri, her...Janet, Starlight has a foundation in Missouri, here's the site: http://www.starlight.org/missouri/<br /><br />Not sure they have a camp there, though. Google <br />"Camps for kids with special needs Missouri" and "Special needs camps Missouri" and "Respite Camps Missouri" and see what you get. <br /><br />Everyone else: Here's a link I just found to camps for kids with special needs around the country. http://wmoore.net/therapy.htmlEllen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-19979567181651545462010-09-01T13:34:31.317-04:002010-09-01T13:34:31.317-04:00Thanks for sharing :-)
How did you find out about...Thanks for sharing :-)<br /><br />How did you find out about the camp? How could I go about finding such a thing in Missouri?Janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-36195809586005767082010-09-01T13:22:34.753-04:002010-09-01T13:22:34.753-04:00Awww It sounds like Max had a lot of fun! :)Awww It sounds like Max had a lot of fun! :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906851813510474548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-2974556959913334442010-09-01T12:00:16.129-04:002010-09-01T12:00:16.129-04:00I LOVE THIS POST! I love everything about it! My...I LOVE THIS POST! I love everything about it! My in-laws live in NH; maybe we'll plan a vacation in Massachusetts! That camp sounds amazing!<br /><br />And, for the record...last year we went to the beach, with a bunch of family. The house was a ways off the beach, and we got there by golf cart. E LOVED IT. Golf cart=WIN.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105042832608271631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-83830084640220253512010-09-01T09:01:56.476-04:002010-09-01T09:01:56.476-04:00It is SO awesome to be around families just like y...It is SO awesome to be around families just like you!!Tiffanyhttp://www.elastamom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-11961086072480271202010-09-01T08:41:37.087-04:002010-09-01T08:41:37.087-04:00that brightened my day as well - and Max's swe...that brightened my day as well - and Max's sweet face too!<br />thank you!<br />KristenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-70791317397648828202010-09-01T08:40:05.868-04:002010-09-01T08:40:05.868-04:00That is AWESOME. I am so glad you guys got to go a...That is AWESOME. I am so glad you guys got to go and that there are camps like these around. I read a novel once about a camp for children with issues pertaining to light sensitivity... Can't remember what it was called but it sounds as though you had an experience just like the protagonist (except she had an affair there. Heh. Little different.)<br /><br />:)tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-21331060230979276672010-09-01T00:22:13.437-04:002010-09-01T00:22:13.437-04:00awesome, awesome, awesome.
Awesome that there&#...awesome, awesome, awesome. <br /><br />Awesome that there's places like that out there. Awesome that you guys had such a great time. Awesome that Max looks like such a big kid in that picture in the cabin. All around just awesome. <br /><br />Thanks for posting and brightening my birthday!Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-30455825773815786372010-09-01T00:12:41.408-04:002010-09-01T00:12:41.408-04:00Wow, sounds like you all had a fantastic time!
I ...Wow, sounds like you all had a fantastic time!<br /><br />I can't believe how big Max is looking now. Is it possible he's growing up that fast?<br /><br />You need to tie a brick to the top of that kid's head or before you know it, he'll be driving that golf cart all by himself!<br /><br />~JessJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306757421878995110noreply@blogger.com