Truth be told, as much as I like scary movies, I’ve never been a huge fan of Halloween. Oh sure, as a kid I loved dressing up in a costume, banging on the neighbor’s doors and shouting “Trick or Treat!” in hopes of bringing home a huge pumpkin-head basket of goodies. It was the best part next to lining up… View Post
Here in the Northwest, we don’t barbecue as often as others do in other parts of the country. It’s not unusual to fire up the grill only to realize that we can’t find the barbecue tools to go with it. Again. After a few minutes of fruitless searching, we often give up and just use a kitchen spatula and/or tongs…. View Post
Who hasn’t dreamed of laying out on a hammock in the backyard? What could be more relaxing? The problem is, most backyard aren’t’ equipped with the necessary tools to do the job…you know what I mean by necessary tools, right?…Trees! Even if you find a free-standing hammock, it will take up a lot a space and will most likely be… View Post
The last few months have been very emotionally, physically and spiritually hard for many families across the U.S. and in neighboring countries. With the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, families have been impacted greatly and have experienced various losses, including basic supplies to care for their children. Amongst those affected, are also those families, who struggle with… View Post
I recently had an exciting opportunity to meet with Foot Levelers at the National Convention & Expo of Florida Chiropractic Association in Orlando, Florida. Foot Levelers, Inc., is the world’s leading provider of custom-made functional orthotics and other therapeutic products. They have been serving healthcare professionals for over 65 years and supports every step patients take to enjoy fuller and… View Post
If you are taking the leap and homeschooling your child or children this year, rest assured, you can conquer it with flying colors. Homeschooling can be very intimidating at first, but after the first day it gets easier and easier. Teaching your child is a wonderful thing, and so rewarding and uou can really build a great connection with your… View Post
Sometimes you just have to get up and clap with the Praise & Worship team! @hopeinternationalchurch
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🕊️🎂💙 March 11. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Daddy.
🕊️🎂💙 Over 40 years ago, a former professional baseball player from Cuba, who had become an acclaimed international delegate and contract executive with the International Longshoremen’s Union, was approached by Mrs. Coretta Scott King. She asked him to come down from our home in Brooklyn, New York, to assist her in Orlando, Florida. She knew my Dad as a friend & as a trusted advisor. A well-known snack factory, which predominantly employed people of color, planned to shut down its major facility to relocate to the Midwest. Unbeknownst to the employees in the South, the company had already prepared a community for employees of lighter skin and intended to pay them significantly higher wages.
🕊️🎂💙 This was a high-stakes battle that unfolded behind closed doors among top leadership. It encompassed various critical issues—discrimination, fair wages, accessibility, education, human rights, job advancement, and promotion.
🕊️🎂💙 Within 48 hours, they had saved the factory, ensured employees received proper work gear, and raised their livable wages.
🕊️🎂💙 The day the negotiations concluded was March 11—my Dad’s birthday. None of the employees ever knew what the snack officials attempted against them or what my Dad and Mrs. King did for their benefit.
🕊️🎂💙 In 2025, that factory still stands in Orlando, continuing to provide employment.
🕊️🎂💙 Tonight, on March 11, my Dad’s birthday, I sit just a few miles from the factory he and Mrs. King saved. I wear one of my hats for the community as the Chairperson of the Recreational Advisory Committee for the City of Groveland.
🕊️🎂💙 l am incredibly humbled and thankful that God has consistently allowed my experiences, education, work, and talents to be in service to others.
🕊️🎂💙 With over 20 years of experience in federal and local government, community agencies, television and media, and ministerial work, I continually give thanks for the opportunity to bloom where I am planted.
🕊️🎂💙 This is the best way to honor my Dad on his birthday.
🕊️🎂💙 Happy Birthday, Daddy! I love and miss you every day of my life.
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🦅 📚 Our dynamic duo, Jonathan & Jeremy, while being dual enrolled at @hopepreparatoryacademy, have been invited to join @lakesumterstatecollege’s The National Society of Leadership and Success!
🦅 📚 Boys, from the very beginning of your educational journey, you have consistently achieved academic excellence each quarter and semester. Now, as dual-enrolled students in high school and college, you have reached even greater heights. These accomplishments are impressive on their own, but they become even more significant when you consider the kind of moral and empathetic characters you possess. With loving and compassionate hearts, you continue to serve as community youth leaders for special needs and neurodiverse families. As special needs siblings yourselves, you understand the importance of quality, individualized time that many siblings don’t have. Yet, you choose to dedicate your free time to supporting other special needs families and siblings. Whenever someone needs a helping hand, it’s often said, “The twins will help.” Your intelligence makes us proud, while the content of your character fills us with love and admiration. 💙💙 🦅 📚 The National Society of Leadership and Success, NSLS, is the largest collegiate leadership honor society in the United States, with more than 800 chapters and over two million members nationwide.
🦅 📚 Membership is available to a limited number of students, and they have earned this recognition because of their academic accomplishment and leadership potential. Their candidacy is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction. Their achievement of a 3.8+ GPA provides you the distinguished honor to join the NSLS as a Presidential member. #twins #jonathan #jeremy #dynamicduo #DualEnrollment #HPA #honorsociety
Every non-profit organization or community resource has a story behind it—usually centered around a person who inspired its creation. Joshua’s birth and life have been the driving force behind programs that support and empower special needs and neurodiverse families since 2018.
He embodies the promise of Jeremiah 29:11, “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.
I am grateful to everyone who has come alongside us to help educate, empower, support, and, most importantly, LOVE, this truly amazing child. The best is yet to come! 🙌🏽 💙
#TeamJoshua #JoshuasAngels #specialneedsparenting #hopetorchlighters
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#selfcarelinda #hoperestquest
🌊 We had wonderful time with Linda and learning about @myrestquest. Its so important for all of us to take time to rest and have breathing spaces.
💻 If you missed last night’s virtual support group click the link and the video will open so you can watch and listen to this important topic ⏩ https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/YfIw4zPBx6mj6OrCjueL53orvgiAA5nivK-o11Bxd8tZeIfeLzHT8V0tCXB0qx9c.kJIOzEuQQVnaC0-d
💻 Our next meeting with be on Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 P.M. with Cara Carlson from ADP!
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New Dates for @hopeinternationalchurch Buddy Break.
New Dates for February-April Beacon of Hope Support Group (presented by Hope Torchlighters and @mastercaregivers).
#SpecialNeedsParenting #RespiteCare #supportgroup #selfcarelinda #hoperestquest #myrestquest #mastercaregivers #drjoscelynramoscampbell #hopebuddybreak #buddybreak
