To Listmates/Organizations in South Austin....

July 22, 2008

Listmates in Austin,

Well, God always balances things I guess -- in light of the Radio guy's insane

remarks, this mom below contacted me on a separate issue.

If anyone in the South Austin area would like to contact her - please do so at

her e-mail address.

She seems really willing to help however she can. Autism Society of Austin?????

Sincerely,

Guppy

Subject: Volunteer Ideas?

To: MGuppy@...

Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 8:34 AM

Dear ,

I read your wonderful poem " God's Beautiful Butterfly " and had to write you. I

am the mother of a 3-year-old with mild developmental delays, which has opened

my eyes and heart to kids with autism (and their parents). After seeing the

documentary, " Austism: The Musical, " I find myself wanting to reach out and see

what I might do with these beautiful butterflies of children.

I have all kinds of experience, some which might be relevant, much which isn't.

I've had a kids gardening business, facilitated groups for adults in creativity,

practice meditation, organized volunteers for projects, etc, etc. Really, I am

up for anything: helping clean an overwhelmed parent's house, running errands,

being a " big sister " to a kid with autism, a friend to a single mom, bringing my

son Ian on play dates. It doesn't matter what. I just feel the need to do

something, to connect with and learn from this community.

If you have any ideas (or millions of them), I would be very grateful for the

help. Feel free to email me at this address, whenever you get a free moment.

Thank you in advance for the help,

Marie

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