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and then I have the opportunity to meet and work with some very
special people. This summer I had the privilege to work with
one of these special people. What started out as
a short term helper for the summer, ended up to be a learning
process for both and a pleasurable experience that I will
never forget. This summer I had the
privilege of working with Allen. |
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wasn't a complete stranger to Allen, I did see him
several years prior when Val and I took a few kitties over to
his mother; so I did see him then but we never spoke to each
other. My first real encounter with Allen is when he
approached me this summer for a job. When I spoke to
Allen about a job, I gave him my worse case scenario.
Because of his age, I soon realized that he could not be using
any power tools, but what I really needed most of all was a
helper - someone who would be willing to free me up from some
of the manual type work, someone who would be willing to get
dirty one day and come back the next day for more.
Allen assured me that he was willing to do what ever it took
and impressed me by saying, "I can and will do it!!"
I just smiled. I had my doubts but I was willing to see what
he could do. Allen kept his word.
He Could and Would and Did do it.. Way to Go Allen!!! |
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some of my memorable pictures along with a few bits and pieces
about our events. Hey! Not everything in life is
'All Work and No Play'. Granted, we worked
hard but we had a lot of good times also.
Like DQ Thursdays and Fund Day Fridays... OOPS!!!
I'm a little ahead of myself.. Lets start from the
beginning. |
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Every
morning began with his cheerful smile. I
never knew what to expect next from Allen. I
have to give his mother a lot of credit for going
along with our daily jokes. One day they
pulled up with his favorite song blaring from the
radio while I was greeted with his cheerful smile
and laughter . |
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Bad Boys!
Bad Boys!! |
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Allen
deserves a lot of credit. Not many adults
start their day with such strong convictions and a
positive attitude. Remember the
allergies. We had many miserable days but he
never gave up.. |
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Check
out that lunch box. Trust me!! Mom
packed him a lunch for three and it always went
home empty. Where he put all that food is
beyond me.. |
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Ok!
So I took a few pictures throughout the summer. I
did this for several reasons. First of all,
Allen and I could look back at his accomplishments.
Last but not least, We had a surprise for
Allen and these pictures were going to be part of
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Hey!
Why the red face?...
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Why does
he keep looking back at the car?
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What's
that lady doing? Ok! Mom!!
That Big Red Charger Ain't No School Bus;
And You Ain't Holding His Hand..
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Geeez!
Mom!! What are the guys going to think. |
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Mom, You were a real sport, Thanks for the
picture... . |
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08/19/2007 |
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