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Guilty Verdict In Horrific Child Abuse Case

cevans@autismhangout.com — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:51:29 CST

A verdict of guilty of first degree assault of a child with aggravated circumstances, and a first degree rape with aggravated circumstance and a special allegation, was returned by Island County Superior Court jurors after a fifteen minute deliberation. The trial of Ryan Stephenson lasted four days and it has been reported that the testimony and evidence presented was so horrifying that the judge offered counseling to the jurors. Stephenson, 27, was accused of beating, raping, and forcing his girlfriend’s 21-month-old daughter into a book bag and kicking her “soccer style.” According to expert witnesses, the child's injuries were so severe, physicians considered them to be life threatening. Reconstructive surgery was necessary to repair a “fourth degree perineum laceration.” Detective Tony Slowik testified that on May 27, 2011, his team began their investigation into the alleged abuse. Slowik described how Stephenson’s story changed about how the injuries could have occurred, before he admitted to the officers that they had “probably” been caused by him. Sentencing will reportedly take place in June and Stephenson faces up to a minimum 35 years in prison before a parole review board will be considered. Family Law News Brought To You By http://SpokaneFamilyLawyers.com

Kerala- The land of Ayurveda

cevans@autismhangout.com — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:58:18 CST

If you need a change of scenery from the concrete jungles to lush greenery, then Kerala is the place you are looking for. The exotic backwaters, tea and coffee plantations of hilly regions and long beaches and coastlines are unique to God's own country. The monsoons which constantly hits this tropical setting leaves the mind fresh and pampered. The plethora of flora, fauna, minerals, rich soil and other resources found in the Nature makes Kerala a reserve of ideal ayurvedic remedies. This south-western state of India has Ayurveda embedded in its culture. The kerala ayurvedic medicine system is much more than just a oil massage and herbal bath. Ayurveda is the way of life with the deep roots in ancient medical texts and literature which have been brought into effect in the modern tourism sector through researches and studies. In [url="http://www.sbmayurcare.com/"]kerala ayurvedic[/url] treatment is not only a luxury of the rich but was initially the medicine of the poor. Ayurvedic treatment is offered in the most dilapidated government clinics and health centres as well as in the beautiful and tranquil resorts. Ayurveda's tools include a wide range of body treatments using oils and herbal mixtures, a light ayuvredic vegetarian diet and yogasana.Regardless of the setting, the basic principle remains the same — to cleanse the body and, practitioners believe, give it a chance to balance and rejuvenate itself. According to statistics,more than 6 lakh foreign tourists, many from UK and America, visit Kerala, and nearly 35 percent are recurring visitors seeking Ayurveda treatments.

Video games!

cevans@autismhangout.com — Wed, 7 Jul 2010 18:39:44 CST

Who here likes video games? My faves are The Elder Scrolls IV, and currently I am playing Megaten. "I think there''s a conspiracy in which everyone is out to accuse me of being paranoid."

Maas-Rowe Carillon Questions

cevans@autismhangout.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:24:36 CST

I have some Questions about the Maas-Rowe Digital Chronobell 3 CD Based Carillons My Questions are: 1. I am wondering Can a Maas-Rowe Digital Chronobell 3 CD Based Carillon Do things like Angelus Chimes, Bell Peals like for example: 8 Bell Peals and 16 Bell Peals, Swinging Bells and Funeral Bells 2. I am wondering is there anyway I can Hear a Maas-Rowe Digital Chronobell 3 CD Based Carillon do things like Angelus Chimes, Bell Peals like for example: 8 Bell Peals and 16 Bell Peals, Swinging Bells and Funeral Bells Live In Person in Charlotte, North Carolina if you know the answers please message me Channing

Would Like to Know something about Church Bells

cevans@autismhangout.com — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:07:43 CST

I am a Female with Autism The Aspergers Kind. I live in Charlotte North Carolina I love Church Bells-Carillons I have some Questions that I am looking for answers to my questions are: 1.I am Frustrated about this- I am wondering How Can I be able to Hear some Bell Tower Music Tunes in the Bell Tower Which other people tell me that they have heard bell tower music tunes and I have not in Which I VERY MUCH REALLY WOULD LIKE TO HEAR SOME BELL TOWER MUSIC TUNES at Dilworth United Methodist church because no one at Church will let me ask this Question At all? 2. I am wondering How Can I suggest that being able have the Angelus Chimes (Call to worship Chimes) be played in the Bell Tower Before Church Services and Sunday School because no one at Church will let me give this Suggestion 3. I am also wondering How can I be able to Find out and Hear Live in Person if a Carillon System Like at Dilworth United Methodist Church can do things like 8 Bell Peals, 16 Bell Peals, Angelus (Call to worship Chimes), Swinging Bells etc.. If you know some answers can you please message me. CHANNING

Looking for Friends

cevans@autismhangout.com — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:01:46 CST

I am a 17 year old male diagnosed with asperger's syndrome. I have gone through a lot of crap the last couple years and landed myself in a boys home. I have to live with seven or eight other annoying boys with behavior problems and I have to go to a new school. Needless to say, it is difficult for me to make new friends because I am very socially akward. I was hoping to make some friends on this site. Anyone interested in befriending a nerdy kid, please feel free to message me, though I don't know how often I will be able to check my messages because I don't have a computer and have to get on at school whenever I get a chance. My one eye sees all

Maas-Rowe Carillon systems

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:03:45 CST

My Name is Channing I am a female and I have Autism the Aspergers Kind I love Church Bells-Carillons, Electronic carillons especially the Maas-Rowe Carillons My Church in Charlotte, North Carolina has a Maas-Rowe Carillon system that I have a lot of Questions about like with the RA-3 remote, being able to set the times for the Music to play ,How do you set the Angelus Chimes and Funeral Bells to play, Being able to Hear the 8 Bell Peals, 16 Bell Peals, Angelus Chimes, Funeral Bells Live in Person, etc.. I have been looking for someone who is familiar with the Maas-Rowe Carillon systems in North Carolina to ask my questions to but have not been able to find someone to talk to about the Maas-Rowe Carillon Systems Live in Person. If you know something about the Maas-Rowe Carillon systems please message me.

Hello Everyone

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:03:13 CST

I am a female with Autism the Aspergers Kind I live in a group home in Charlotte, North Carolina I am wondering is there anyone that can help me with Finding a Part Time Job with a Set Schedule during the Day with NO NIGHT TIME WORK AND NO WEEKEND WORKING HOURS Like I had When I worked at Pizza Hut and the Day Care in Albemarle, North Carolina. I would Prefer to work in a Day Care Center or at a Pizza Hut Again Or in an Office doing some Fileing Because I worked at a Place Called Nationsbank as a File Clerk one time. My Group home will not help me with this at all and vocational rehab will not help me with finding a job at all. What can I do- if you can help me please message me.

Need Someone to Talk to

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:02:43 CST

I am a female with Autism the Aspergers Kind I live in a Group home in Charlotte, North Carolina and I am in NEED OF HELP because I am needing someone that I can talk to about things that I write in my Upset Journal because the People at the Main Office for my group home YELL AT ME and CALL ME A BEHAVIOR PROBLEM when I talk to them and email them things that I write in my Upset Journal. If you can Help me please message me

Not Feeling Good About Job

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:02:12 CST

I am a female with Autism the Aspergers Kind . I live in a Group home in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am not Feeling good because my work Manager at Charlotte Health Care does not understand that it is important to me that I be able to go to Church and it is important to me that I be able to participate in my special Olympic sports of Cycleing and Basketball because they Now have me Scheduled to work from 7:30am-8:30pm every other weekend. What Can I do I NEED HELP.If you know the answers please message me.

Can Someone Help me

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:01:42 CST

I am a Female with Autism the Aspergers Kind I live in a Group home in Charlotte, North Carolina I am needing someone to HELP ME with Getting my group home manager to Understand Autism-The Aspergers kind because my Group home manager is always Yelling at and screaming at Me all the time and Calling me a Behavior Problem everytime I do odd things like Ask a Questions like: Are you feeling Ok, and My Manager also calls me a behavior problem when I get my Mop Water ready for mopping and when I Vacuum in a different area of the house while people are eating dinner. My Group home manager will not listen to me about the Fact that I have Autism-the Aspergers Kind. I do not know what else to do . If you can HELP ME with getting my group home manager to understand Autism- the Aspergers Kind Please message me.

Being Told I am a Behavior Problem

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:01:05 CST

I am a Female with Autism the Aspergers Kind that lives in a Group home in Charlotte, North Carolina . I am haveing trouble with The Group home manager Yelling at Me when I am haveing trouble with Feeling upset because I am haveing trouble with waiting for things to Happen and Also I am haveing trouble with my Parents Yelling at me and Saying that they are Angry at me , Calling me a Behavior Problem, Calling me a jerk, Moran ***** and Complainer when I am feeling upset because I am haveing trouble with waiting for things to happen What can I do If you know the answers please message me.

I Am Being Yelled at

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:00:16 CST

I am a female that has autism the Aspergers Kind I live in a Group home in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am being treated mean because my group home manager is Yelling and screaming at me everytime I talk to her I do not want to be Yelled at screamed at anymore by the group home manager What am I going to do if you know the answers please message me.

Not Getting a Dental Appointment

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:59:41 CST

I am a Female with Autism the Aspergers Kind I live in a Group home in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am being treated Mean because my group home manager told me that she is not going to schedule my 6 month Dentist appointment which I am due in the Month of February for What am I gong to do If you know the answers please message me.

Need Help with Finding a Psychologist

cevans@autismhangout.com — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:59:07 CST

I am a Female with Autism the Aspergers Kind. I live in a Group home In Charlotte North Carolina I am in need of Help to Find a Psychologist to talk to -to vent out my feelings and issues that the home manager at the group home upsets me about because when I send a Letter to the people up at the Main office for my Group home the issues to Vent out my Feelings that the group home manager upset me about the people up at the Main office at the group home yell at me and report it to my parents and any time I send a Letter to My Parents with the Words I AM UPSET they about an issue that I am upset with the home manager about they Yell at me to STOP IT and call me a Liar and Complainer and WILL NOT DISCUSS THE ISSUE AT ALL WITH ME. My Group home and my Parents will not help me find a Psychologist To talk to to Vent out my feelings and issues that the group home manager upsets me about.. If you can help me please message me.

The quitting Milestones

cevans@autismhangout.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:59:24 CST

We all know that it is a hard core task to quit things that we are used with. If it’s smoking it’s really a hard task. If you have decided to quit smoking, promise yourself about the decision that you have taken. Make a stubborn decision that you won’t smoke for a day, week, month or months. Follow the decision. If you successfully cover the period, then extend the period in a slow manner, gradually you will get used with it. Spend the money that you have waited for cigarettes on something productive. Charity is a way of atmost satisfaction. Try it for a single time, definitely you will drive out in the way, that’s the right path. [url="http://www.medquit.com"]Quit smoking cigarettes[/url] is not a hard task, if we have the ability to make our mind to withstand with the decision.

Yu-gi-oh!

cevans@autismhangout.com — Thu, 1 Jan 2009 15:13:35 CST

I was wondering if anyone here played or was a fan? I know of a lot of kids with autism get easily hooked on it. That includes me. [:D] For some reason, Yu-gi-oh! really appeals to kids with autism. But, then again, it appeals to a lot of people, even people who say they don't like it. For example. The people in my anime club watched the movie to supposedly make fun of it. But, the very next week, 8 people show up with cards and we have an Mini-tounament! I lost after my second duel, but it was to a nice girl who's got mad skills. If you don't know what it is, check Wikipedia. They have a really detailed article about it. Yusei Fudo, I say desserto! ...Cricket Chirps.... Audience Member: Bad Joke-des!

Website for Kids

cevans@autismhangout.com — Tue, 2 Dec 2008 13:20:02 CST

Starfall.com is a great website for young children. It is kinda like Sesame Street online to me. Think Big. AutismClassroom.com

Lot's of people HANGING out!!

cevans@autismhangout.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:30:49 CST

It is really great to see Autism Hangout begin to really blossom!! In the last week or so our membership has more than doubled. That's great!! Craig has really been working hard to add new RELEVANT content virtually every day. The "Key Learnings from Autism Thought Leaders" Pod Casts are really awesome. If you have not checked them out, I'd encourage you to do so ASAP!! Being a person of curious nature... I was wondering how all of you good folks heard about Autism Hangout. Please let us know by replying to this post. Also don't forget to update your bio on your "My Hompage". Many of you have wisdom and insight that is really needed and appreciated in this community. Welcome again to the new comers... have a seat... HANGOUT a while, and let's all help one another Learn, Share and Thrive!! Frank Frank Autism Hangout

Heaven on Earth

cevans@autismhangout.com — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:13:13 CST

[img]http://www.aggiefamilypack.ucdavis.edu/0106/images/depressed.jpg[/img] Hi folks. What with all the stress in our daily lives, I thought starting a thread on "Heaven on Earth" might help us recognize all the good that's around us. My thought is, we could all add a little something that reminds us of what Heaven on Earth might be. I know from time-to-time I'm going to be stopping back in, adding some thoughts to this living "journal." Ok. So just what is Heaven on Earth? How can we find it? See it? Experience it? Well I had so much fun trying to wrap my head around that question, I decided to make sort of a study of it. So, just like college, I wrote a paper! Here goes... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINDING HEAVEN ON EARTH Written by Craig Evans Thoughts and words by the Almighty (for my benefit) 10/30/08 Like so many other things in my life, I really didn’t set out to write a paper like this. It came up from the depths of whatever constitutes a soul in a human body and presented itself. Not in a shy way, either… more like it sat in the middle of my thoughts and refused to move until I considered it. In the past, I was able to find excuses to put it off these “interruptions”… sometimes for years. But like this situation, it would eventually circle back. I’ve learned it’s best to stop what I’m doing and pay attention. God IS wanting my attention. And at 56, I’d best do His bidding now. I certainly want to do my best at attending to His needs before my time is done. [img]http://www.wordoflifeministry.us/jcatdoor2.jpg[/img] Besides, I’ve also learned that some of these “larks” are adventures beyond compare. I could never line up the learning or excitement God’s got in mind for me. And I’ve also found out, they universally bring me joy. Perhaps not at first. Sometimes they might actually be painful. But in the long run, these ventures have all “prospered” me. But I digress. On to the important stuff… God’s thoughts. “I came that you may have life and have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 I was doing a Disciple Bible study this year with some wonderful folks at my church. Every week we’d study scripture from both the Old and New Testament and then sit down and talk about Christ’s actions as described in the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). Where the differences between the writer’s stories were interesting and group discussion fascinating, I began (versus had) an "epiphany.” It wasn’t immediate. But I found myself getting more intrigued with Christ’s purpose. Jesus answered and said to her, "Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again; but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life." John 4: 13-14 Jesus came to show us “the Way.” Most of us assume that’s the way to heaven. That is a correct interpretation. But it’s not the only one. Christ’s life was that of the perfect human being… one dedicated to His Father’s Will. If we live like Christ, we cannot only reach heaven, we can actually experience heaven here on earth. That’s right! Sure, the Gospels (and Christ) talk a great deal about the coming Kingdom and all its glory. But Christ takes care to mention (more than once) that we should now take the opportunity to practice that good and righteous behavior today and experience “abundant living”… a taste of the joy that will be ours in heaven. I call that Heaven on Earth! “I am the bread of life.” John 6:35 I must admit I’m more than just a little excited about someday meeting up with the Creator of the Universe and His Son. So much so, I really am doing my best on a daily basis to live according to His Way. It’s not that hard, really. It comes naturally. Think “God first.” [img]http://northmissionchurch.org/images/200px-WWJD-bracelet.jpg[/img] The whole “What Would Jesus Do” axiom is correct. The exercise results in better values. I find I stress much less over the small stuff. And mostly, it IS all small stuff. Woody Allen had it right: 90% of life is just showing up. I’ve discovered a little secret about the “just showing up” part that’s worth sharing. Follow me on this: God wants you down here to do His work, right? And my little, flawed, earthly brain really doesn’t do well thinking some of those big God thoughts. So rather than even try – which I used to do quite often (and often fail) - I figured it’d be more efficient if I just let Him do His job. He’s going to do what needs to be done anyway. So I decided I’d start by removing my over-thinking from the situation and just “show up.” That helped lower blood pressure. It also helped me to focus on the problem at hand, in the moment. I’d ask God to say what needed to be said. I opened myself up as a “conduit” for His words and actions. And I found He was there… all the time. Wow. His will was done and I got to watch. Extraordinary. Paying more attention to God in the present is key. Once you really see what is going on, it’s easy to be able to say this is indeed Heaven on Earth. Oh, joy was an after effect here… as was peace. Seems there’s a theme developing. And the peace of God. The peace that comes by putting it all in the hands of the one who is able and willing to deliver. Which passeth all understanding. Whenever we fully trust the Lord there comes a peace that is past the understanding of those who have never experienced it. Shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. That peace will be a guard which will keep the heart and thoughts holy and pure. Philippians 4:7 [img]http://costoflove.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/hugging.jpg[/img] So what does Heaven on Earth look like… or feel like? The fact of the matter is, it’s everywhere, in everything, all the time. You just have to be open to seeing it. I’m now keeping an journal. First tip off to its presence is, it usually starts with joy. God and Christ promise joy… they both say there’s lots of it in heaven. So every time I experience joy down here, I take a look at the set up. What just happened? Is God or Christ here? If so, where or how? And what about this joy? Why am I feeling it? Beyond an experience of feeling extraordinarily fulfilled to the point of being giddy, what else constitutes joy? I’ve discovered something else! It’s PEACE. When I’m my happiest, experiencing joy, I feel “the peace that passes all understanding.” And it comes from within. The closest feeling I can link it to is love… the warmth of the unconditional love I felt from my parents and grandmothers. I know God feels that for me know. I’d like to call that Heaven on Earth. Cool! So what other actions or experiences bring me joy or peace that I could consider it Heaven on Earth? [img]http://www.bitsculptor-media.com/autismhangout.com/users/photos/medium/22-241591730102008.jpg[/img] I don’t have to look far. There are LOTS of things!! For starters: My banjos, my fiddles, music being shared by a group, being a part of that consciousness, the feeling of understanding that comes from a group of folks all playing the same thing and feeling the same extraordinary, supernatural energy that seems to come from nowhere when you “hit a groove.” This gives me goose bumps simply writing about it! [img]http://www.bitsculptor-media.com/autismhangout.com/users/photos/medium/22-139591730102008.jpg [/img] [img]http://www.bitsculptor-media.com/autismhangout.com/users/photos/medium/22-341591730102008.jpg [/img] When I was a runner, I would experience a “runner’s high”… physiologically it can be explained by the release of endorphins in the brain. All I know is that my head would detach from my body. Yet I knew it was there, working below me in a perfect manner. The machinery of God, I used to think. What an amazing design. But the experience would leave me feeling totally, completely alive! Sounds were more pronounced, colors were sharper and move vivid, smells were sweeter and time stopped. I floated. I basked. I miss that part of running so much. Ok, back to the list of what brings joy. There’s my mother and dad, my grandmothers, my kids, even my dogs. And my friends! Note this last group is all about people. The root of joy with people is love. God is love. Therefore, if I’m loving, I’m feeling God in me. That’s Heaven on Earth. “God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” 1 John 4:16 Let’s talk a bit about love. I’m blessed in that God gave me many extraordinary opportunities for love in my life. [img]http://www.bitsculptor-media.com/autismhangout.com/users/photos/medium/22-1483012572008.jpg[/img] I have a wonderful, talented, compassionate, beautiful wife. Everyday I appreciate her more for her gentleness and God-spirit within. Besides mine, I now share her children and all the joys and challenges of parenthood with her. [img]http://www.bitsculptor-media.com/autismhangout.com/users/photos/medium/22-3532312572008.jpg[/img] DeAnne's second son Nolan has autism. Nolan has opened my eyes to a world I didn’t know before, but now feel compelled to explore. Autism has a purity about it. I’m not so sure Jesus and maybe even God aren’t somewhat autistic because of their consuming focus on saving all of us sinners (we would call it perseveration). Frankly, I hope They are slightly autistic. My experience with Nolan shows me just how refreshing a “focused” mind can be. The older I get, the more I realize that loving another means serving them. One can only be self-centered or selfish so long. It’s hollow and lonely… also unrewarding. Some outgrow it faster than others. Serving another not only pleases the one being served, it pleases both. Most importantly, it pleases God by giving purpose to existence. It’s no accident that one of Christ’s themes in the Gospels is the importance of serving others. And there are so many ways to serve. I don’t want to get bogged down at this point, so I’m just going to continue with my list of what actions I’ve found allow one to experience Heaven on Earth. “What does the Lord require of you? Do justice. Love kindness. And walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6: 6-8 + Be a peacemaker. Don’t pick up on a pettiness that could contribute to a misunderstanding or worse, a stupid argument. Kind words soothe. Love can flourish. Joy moves in. + Look for opportunities to express kindness and compassion. God gives us all a compassionate heart. When did we start not listening to it? So many things need a kind or gentle touch. It’s so easy to do. Put yourself out there with this one. If an act of compassion or kindness is called for, do it. It will make that person’s day… and yours. That’s joy. + Give encouragement. Watch someone’s face as they recognize another has faith in them. You can feel that joy radiate! + Enjoy in the moment. I learned this from my mom when she was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s. [img]http://www.bitsculptor-media.com/autismhangout.com/users/photos/medium/22-4521012572008.jpg[/img] Mom's memory was gone and she was literally living in 10 second intervals (before she’d have to recycle questions). While seated on a bench in a shopping mall watching Christmas shoppers run to and fro she said “you know, this is fun. Even if you don’t know where you are or what you’re doing.” A few months later, while walking her down a hall in the nursing home, out-of-the-blue she started to dance and sing “hoop-de-doo, hoop-de-doo!” I asked her what she was singing as I’d never heard this song before. “I’m making it up as I go,” she answered. She was smiling ear-to-ear. Next thing I knew, she had me kicking in the chorus line with her. + Forgive. It’s so easy to do. Forgetting is the second part of this action. Once something is forgiven, a soul can release bad emotions. It then becomes very easy to forget. Again, love flourishes and joy moves in. + Optimism… always find the good in people and situations. + Mean what you say, say what you mean. This is about honesty. God and Jesus both “said it straight.” You should, too. + Humility. God thinks you’re great. You don’t need to prove anything to others. In fact, making others great serves His will. You’re not less for acting that way. It’s what Christ did. + Trust and respect. Who are you to require another child of God to perform for you? God and Christ are clear on the dangers of “judging”. That’s God’s job. We don’t have that right. God is in them as much as he is you. Look for Him and give that person the trust he needs to help his God part grow. And respect your brother and sister. You’ll find it comes back. In addition to trust, that brings great joy! [img] http://www.bitsculptor-media.com/autismhangout.com/users/photos/medium/22-4572312572008.jpg[/img] As I was putting this list together I couldn’t help often think of my mother. She spent her life serving others. First as the loyal daughter to her widowed mother and later as the adored wife of my dad. As an organist in the Early United Methodist Church for 55 years, her music brought joy and peace to a whole community through weddings, funerals, Sunday services and accompaniments at HS music contests. She cooked for shut-ins, gave clothing to the needy and money to many causes. As far as I know, she was never offended by anyone. She chose only to see good. She never carried a grudge… ever! In fact, I don’t ever remember her getting mad at a single person. She might have been offended by a person’s action but the person she never judged. When she developed Alzheimer’s and started giving up responsibilities, she did it gracefully, peacefully, without regret or angst. She was the best example of a trusting soul I have ever seen. I am so proud of her. What an incredible human being. And what joy her willingness to serve has brought others. “Well done… enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:21 Ok. This is going on way longer than I’d anticipated. So let me end it with a piece of scripture… advice from the apostle Paul on how to live a life pleasing to God and Christ. This is taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 * Encourage each other and build each other up * Honor and love those among you who are leaders in the Lord’s work * Live peaceably with others * Warn those who are lazy * Encourage those who are timid * Take “tender” care of those who are weak * Be patient with everyone * See that no one pays back evil for evil * Try to do good to each other and everyone else * Always be joyful * Keep on praying, no matter what happens * Always be thankful for your life experience, for this is what God’s will is for you * Don’t stifle the Holy Spirit. If you feel Him moving in your soul, pay attention to His call * Hold on to what is good * Keep away from every kind of evil The best part about all of this? IF you can do it… if you can get to the point where your simply showing up lets God do His work through you (that’s what this list is all about), you will find joy and peace and experience Heaven on Earth! "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 [img]http://www.devinemusic.org.uk/images/HOPE%20logo2.jpg[/img] Every moment of every day is an opportunity to experience Heaven on Earth... and a chance to see the joy-filled face of God. [img]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y137/caliscribe/TheLaughingChrist.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

Things NOT to miss at the MN State Fair!

cevans@autismhangout.com — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:51:46 CST

Pork chops... [img]http://web.mac.com/craigrevans/iWeb/Site/%2708%20MN%20State%20Fair%21_files/P1010287.jpg[/img] ON A STEEK! [img]http://web.mac.com/craigrevans/iWeb/Site/%2708%20MN%20State%20Fair%21_files/P1010286.jpg[/img] Large order of fries. [img] http://web.mac.com/craigrevans/iWeb/Site/%2708%20MN%20State%20Fair%21_files/P1010272.jpg[/img] Butterfly(balls) [img]http://web.mac.com/craigrevans/iWeb/Site/%2708%20MN%20State%20Fair%21_files/P1010291.jpg[/img] Flamingos... on BIKES! [img]http://web.mac.com/craigrevans/iWeb/Site/%2708%20MN%20State%20Fair%21_files/P1010307.jpg[/img] PRE-pork chops. [img]http://web.mac.com/craigrevans/iWeb/Site/%2708%20MN%20State%20Fair%21_files/P1010273.jpg[/img] A coupla turkeys. [img]http://web.mac.com/craigrevans/iWeb/Site/%2708%20MN%20State%20Fair%21_files/P1010284.jpg[/img] BLOOD-DAH! [img]http://web.mac.com/craigrevans/iWeb/Site/%2708%20MN%20State%20Fair%21_files/P1010304.jpg[/img] This is one of Nolan's favorite things to do... it also happened to be my birthday! [img]http://web.mac.com/craigrevans/iWeb/Site/%2708%20MN%20State%20Fair%21_files/P1010283.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!

What's your favorite pastime?

cevans@autismhangout.com — Tue, 8 Jul 2008 12:35:22 CST

Mine's easy! I play banjo! (But I'm also learning fiddle). [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/P6190059.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!