A Good Cause...

Can you believe it's April already?? Thank goodness!! I can't wait for the warmer weather to start! We have some little buds on our trees and some flowers are starting to bloom...not many but at least it's a start. So not only is April wonderful because of the promise of Spring...it's also National Autism Awareness Month. (The layout above is a page I did about my sweet little niece, Emily called "i wish you would let me in.") It's such a misunderstood disorder and they're learning more and more about it all the time but we really need to do what we can to help spread awareness. It's so frustrating when people give the looks and the comments...like "that child needs some discipline." They have no idea what's really going on. It's much more complicated than just needing a time-out. If we could get the word out to parents and children alike, to raise awareness...to promote understanding and patience and tolerance...that would be such a wonderful thing!! Since today is Worldwide Autism Awareness day, I thought I'd tell you all about a really good cause. This amazing digital kit is available at Oscraps:

These amazing designers got together to create a beautiful kit to help a friend of Kitty's whose child was just diagnosed with a form of autism, just after her husband lost his job. They have no insurance and can't afford to pay any therapy. If you know anything about autism, you know that early intervention is key. It's a huge kit...just under 500 MB!! And it's 20% off today...$7.20 and it all goes to help a child in need. I'd love for you to help if you can. If you're not a digi scrapper, please consider giving a donation to Autism Speaks . And I understand that money is tight so if you're not able to make a monetary donation, please just take the opportunity some time throughout this month to bring up the subject of autism in some way. To your friends, on your blog, on a message board, in some way, let's help break the silence surrounding autism. Thank you for letting me stand on my soapbox a little today!! I'm hoping and praying for a day when autism is a thing of the past. Thank you for stopping by and have a great day!!