Chrissy's blog

I know these blogs can be used for all sorts of reasons , mostly for debating our stands on certain issues.  I am going to use it today to share a story of someone who I find truly inspirational. 

I met Amy a few years ago when my girls were cheerleading. Amy had undergone brain surgery and had battled back from that. Amy worked two jobs and spent her off time coaching basketball, soccer and cheerleading. Never once complaining, just continueing her battle. Not to mention doing all this as a single mom. She really can show you how to live in the momentt. Her smile is infectious. And her love and devotion to her girls is nothing short of what a mom truly is. Unfortunalty, the cancer has returned and Amy is facing a new battle. If there is anyone who can do this , it is Amy. Just spend five minutes with her and you will feel as if you have known her forever. This brings me to the main point of this blog. Below is the article in our local paper, they are having a fund raiser for Amy in June. I  am just hoping that maybe Amy's story can get out there and put in the right hands to help her out.  And please if you can keep Amy in your thoughts and prayers. 

~Chrissy

A neighbor in need        

Pembroke resident Amy Hanson is fighting for her life. To make matters worse, she is also fighting to keep her home.

Amy was diagnosed seven years ago with an inoperable brain tumor. Due to her recent brain surgeries, Amy has been unable to work. Although she is fighting hard to maintain her health, she is struggling to maintain her monthly bills and expenses. Despite her health issues, Amy stays committed to coaching her daughters’ soccer, basketball and cheerleading teams. Amy has two girls, ages nine and 12.

A benefit for Amy is being held Friday, June 6 at the VFW in Abington from 7:30-11:30 p.m. The evening will include a buffet, DJ and raffles. Businesses can help by making a contribution, such as a gift certificate or a product to be included as a raffle. Any contribution you can make will be greatly appreciated. Companies contributing to the benefit will be acknowledged at the event.

For contributions or donations, please make checks payable to Amy Hanson Fundraiser and mail to: Marie McCormack, 37 Lantz Ave. Whitman, MA 02382. Tickets are $25.

This is in reference to Kim's blog.  I was afraid my point would reach the byte count.

I am one of those "bad " parents that purchased GTA 4 for my son.  He has played all the games in the GTA series and since day one I have watched and talked to him about the games. Not to mention that we can talk about just about anything and he is quite mature for his age, so I trust him with these games. AND he knows in a heart beat I would take them away if he lost my trust. 

I agree with Kim's point , and I agree that if other parents do not want thier child around these games I would respect that. And of all my sons friends there is only one parent that ever made this request.  I can agree with this as I will not let my son hang out at school mates homes that are known weed masters or hang around with kids that are into that as well. Yes, you may say well why allow him to play a game based on drugs and voilence, well it is just that a game. He knows that and I know that.  It all boils down to the bottom line of being a parent.  AND I AM , and I made this choice based on my son. I am not endorsing this game in any way, as I think it  needs to be based more on the individual  and if my son had a friend over that I did not think was mature enough for this, the game would be put away.

To be honest, I have seen movies and read books that are much more voilent. Just read a Steven King novel and this GTA stuff seems tame.

FYI ....     The Vice Principle of my children's school  lost every thing in the house fire that sent 4 fire fighters to the hospital. This is a copy of the email that was broadcast to all the families...    

Our Vice Principle, Deborah Conover received unfortunate news this afternoon.  Her house was destroyed earlier today by fire.  For more information check out the news link below.

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/mostpopular/159008

85/detail.html

We are collecting donations for her family.  If you would like to contribute, a fund will be set-up at the Rockland Trust Company.  At this time we feel cash donations will best suit the family's needs. 

In the meantime, if you would like to send a contribution to school tomorrow with your child you can make the check payable to North Pembroke PTO.  In the memo section please note "Conover Fund".  After the Rockland Trust account is set-up all donations can be made driectly through the bank.

If you could pass this along to any of your contacts that would be interest ed in helping out that would be appreciated.
Thank you for your support during this time of need.

As I was grocery shopping yesterday, I spent about 20 minutes on the

paper goods isle.  The only thing I needed on the isle was good ole TP.

However, good ole TP is now overflowing (pardon the pun) with too

many types and styles.  I believe one need be a math genius to just

figure out which one gives you more bang for the buck.  I asked my girls

"when did toilet paper become so confusing ?"   Isn't this the stuff we use

once and flush it away ?  I stood there trying to decipher which one was safe

for the system, and environmental friendly yet, strong enough and of course

most economical.   I needed to 'phone a friend" just to mathematically learn

the cost analysis.  I also have to make the correct choice as if I choose the

too thick brand I am sure to be cleaning an overflowing mess left by my

youngest. And too thin, is just that too thin no need to go any further with that

one.  As I finally decide on a brand I give it a squeeze and can hear a faint,

"Please don't squeeze the Charmin."   The simpler days of TP shopping are

gone.......RIP Mr Whipple.

A Level 2 sex offender spotted near Hingham schools on Sunday and Monday will be subject to a probation-violation hearing on April 30.

Probation department officials sought bail to hold the man until the hearing, but a Dedham Superior Court judge rejected the request on Wednesday.

The man, whom Hingham police have not named because he did not commit a crime, was stopped by police on Sunday afternoon near Hingham High School and on Monday afternoon near the South Elementary School.

On Sunday, a resident called police after seeing the man driving his white Ford Crown Victoria slowly behind a 12-year-old girl on a bicycle.

After officers stopped the car, the man said he was looking for junk cars on which to place fliers about trading cars for cash. After the man identified himself, police learned that he was a Level 2 sex offender from Holbrook. He was told to leave the area.

On Monday, the man was stopped near the South Elementary School. He told an officer, who recognized him from the Sunday stop, that he was in the area because a Main Street resident was interested in trading a car. Police were able to confirm the statement with the resident.

Since then, the middle school, the high school and the South School have encouraged people on their e-mail lists to sign up for e-mail alerts from the Hingham Police Department.

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So if I read this correctly , this man is set free until he commits a crime.  Which truly means until he harms another child.  Utterly rediculous.  And this is a level 2 offender !!  Something really needs to change here. 

Xan , if you are taking donations to create that island I am tossing in my $$$$ .