Last night I could not fall asleep.  Many people know this feeling.  Your mind races ...Thinking of all the things you have to do. I was thinking of this journey into dyslexia my family and I have taken.  I have learned a few things. 1) Most people who deal with dyslexia and or reading disabilites basically travels a similar road just the name is changed.. 2) That speaking with people they either know someone with dyslexia or reading problems or are related to someone who has it. 3) Most  teachers really do want to help but their hands are tied .4) I also found that I'm thankful for my family and friends who believed in me when all the educators were telling me I was wrong. I know most people think we have been lucky with Samantha. We most assuredly have been Blessed to have our two daughters.  But we have also had to fight the battles with the school system that you all have. Crying myself to sleep because no one at the schools would listen. Wondering how I was going to teach this child.? Fighting with child study teams who insisted if I just put Sam back a year she would get it then? Fighting when they then decided she should be in self contained?  The child sits in her desk all day and never even raises her hand self contained?  Are you kidding me? Years upon years of it.  You think they understand you this year and you sigh in relief only to have next year roll around and your back to square one again..... Been there done that as I'm sure you all have....But last night I was awake trying to figure out how in the world did this shy quiet little girl make the State of NJ  listen?  I do not have any answers but through the Grace of God I was blessed to have this wonderful, silly, happy, dyslexic child who is proud of who she is..... Roseann and Samantha are my greatest achievements ....

My husband John, myself ,Roseann and Samantha  Wish you all a Healthy and Exciting 2010...Now lets stand up  together and make a difference.........