ETA: The Situation with Tropic Thunder continues with “Full Retard” shirts up on Ebay. Please click over to 5 Minutes For Special Needs to find out how you can get these auctions banned.
I can’t even begin to share with you all that has been done for Parker and our family over the last few years. (You reading this Julie, Melody, Michelle, Amy, Trish, Wiz, Karen and my beloved T21 board…not to mention a few incredible neighbors and family members too?)
Yeah. Parker is loved.
Without the help from those who love this kid, well……Reed and I simply don’t know where we would be right now.
Reed and I have a list of all the love we have been shown and we often talk about how we plan on paying this love forward.
It is going to take a while.
Oh, we have been able to do a few things here and there. There have been lawns mowed and driveways shoveled as a way to give back some. Sprinklers have been fixed and neighbors have been helped.
I accepted the position of Managing Editor over at www.5minutesforspecialneeds.com as a way to bring families who live life with special needs (and even those that don’t!) together in a safe forum to share thoughts, feelings and ideas as a very small attempt to give back to this amazing blogging community.
But all of this pales compared to what Janice and Susan over at www.5minutesformom.com have been up to with HP. They have come up with an opportunity to help out other families that face financial struggles just as we do with Parker’s medical bills.
How about a FREE HP laptop AND printer:
The details include:
Try to think of a family who has extraordinary circumstances and whose lives could be changed by a laptop and printer.
You can submit your nomination on your own blog and sign the Mr. Linky on 5MFM, or if you don’t have a blog, just leave a comment.
Please keep private details (including names and financial information) out of your story. If you feel you need to email us additional information privately, you can reach us at 5minutesformom at gmail dot com. Please put NOMINATION in the subject.
We will select a few nominations and then let random.org help us with the final decision.
Before we announce the winner, we will require that we talk on the phone with that family and confirm the situation. Please be HONEST.
But to get all of the info you’ll want to click here:
And while you are there you just may see a familiar face that we all know and love. 
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I’m so excited for you Tammy! Congrats again
Hi Tammy and Parker . . . We do love that little guy!!! He is so special! I check in frequently to see new pics and catch up on how he is doing.
Give him a hug from us!!!
This is SOOOO great for you
What a huge blessing. Isn’t God amazing?
I’m glad the new laptop I just bought is an HP! (Well, Compaq, but I think HP bought them.) With all this Tropic Thunder mess going around, it’s lovely to hear some good news.
Parker gives me so much. He gives me a smile every time I see his sweet smile. In fact, this picture http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2803856810102894912RLHPLK may just be my all time favorite of him. I may just print it out and frame it so every time I see it I remember to pray for that sweet boy (and you, of course!)
Ok, yeah, printing out pictures of other peoples’ kids off the internet…..that’s weird.
This is wonderful Tammy! Your family is so beautiful. I think the best gift anyone could get is seeing Parker doing well! And all of the pictures! No one could ever expect you to give back. Everyone just wants Parker to be healthy and your family together and happy! You are all definitely loved. You are all beautiful, thankful, loving and caring people. I think anyone who knows you is a better person for it!
Much love,
Amy
Parker is so precious. You and your family are an inspiration. Just seeing his face reminds me why I felt such a strong passion for my career as an NICU nurse.
Congratulations
Sounds like HP and 5MFM are really going the distance in making a difference.
That is so awesome that you are going to be able to have more blogging time. I expect to see a lot more pictures!
I was tickled pink for you, Tammy, when I read at 5 Minutes for Mom that HP had given you a new laptop and printer. Hooray for blogging mobility!
You and I had an email exchange recently about my helping you let bloggers know about 5MFM’s new sister site, 5 Minutes for Special Needs. Just wanted to let you know that I’m working on it. It’s a LOT easier when Blogger hasn’t locked you out of your blog! LOL
I just ran over to the new site and read all the profiles in “Meet Our Team.” I can’t remember when I was so inspired…you are working with some amazing people.
Yes, Tammy MY ENTIRE HOUSE IS QUIET from Midnight to 6:00 a.m.!!! It is unbelievable isn’t it?~?~?
My heart is so deeply happy for you…this is a wonderful blessing I just know it.
:–) Nell
I am so so very happy for YOU and I just had to leave you a comment. I have to also mention this to you….I am a Tammy TOO and my almost three year old is a Parker too. I am a Tammy and Parker toooo…..Have a blessed day.