August 04, 2006
And I am off.
Sitting at the Eugene airport - having my coffee + bagel + cream cheese. Gave Chris and Simon lots of hugs and kisses (getting tougher and tougher to leave each time). Told Simon I was going to bring him back a koala and a kangaroo - and that he gets to go see Grandma Pati next week - he was all good.
Starting my scrapbook on the road for this trip here in the airport. Writing about the "context" of this trip, my feelings as I leave, etc. I have been giving an amazing opportunity to travel - so very amazing. Unreal to me at times.
And like I said yesterday, life is for living and that is what I plan to do.
Peace my friends.
Have a good travel!
Love kangaroos!
wow!
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you are just so brave. one thing i fear is my book and writing career taking off and having to travel. i'm no good at it. but it's sooo exciting!
plus being on your own is very liberating, eh?
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Hi Ali: I was just reading your blog after a few days of being out. I wish I could have been in your class in Atlanta or any of your classes. I thought it was so nice of the ladies that gave you the gratitude album, and I wanted to thankyou also for sharing through your blog and through your column your life experiences. You make me reflect on my life in so many ways, you inspire me as a life artist and as a person, for that I am truly grateful.
The owner of a Scrapbook store I work for in Mexico City just came back from Chicago with an autographed magazine from you, thanks. I hope to meet you sometime in person. Enjoy Australia.
Heidi
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You are such a lucky girl....what I would not do to travel and do scrapbooking for a living....live every moment as if it were your last!
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Hi Ali -
I was at a crop tonight and heard someone mention that your son, Simon, has Autism. I just wanted to let you know that I can understand what you are (and have been) going through! My husband and I have an only child, Kyle, who is now 14 years old. He was diagnosed when he was 2 1/2 years old with PDD-NOS. If he were to be
"re-diagnosed" today he would be "Asperger's". In almost all respects, today he is a typical "teanager". :) He still has some strugles, but I will attest to early intervention! Actually, some of the best early intervention was simply
"one-on-one" with mom and/or dad! I would love to hear from you if you ever had a free minute. Hang in there! It doesn't necessarily get easier, but you will find the rewards amazing! I have an inspiring story written by Emily Pearl Kingsley. I found it, years ago, hanging on a wall at the Pediatric Thearpy Center I used to take Kyle to for OT and Speach Thearpy. I would love for you to read it. How would I send it to you? Make sure you have tissues on hand! Enjoy Australia - we've been there and it was awesome!
Pam
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Have a wonderful fulfilling trip. I want a kangaroo and a koala too!!!
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