Monthly Archives: March 2013

Did Dorothy choose wisely? what about Scarecrow?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Kate Kresse

 Remember how much Dorothy wanted to go home in the Wizard of Oz? She was surrounded by gorgeous color, devoted friends, amazing adventures, but she had a constant quest. She just wanted to go home to Auntie Em and Uncle … Continue reading →

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Are you down or tired or overwhelmed?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Are you burdened with duties? Are you downhearted or overwhelmed? I would say therapy could help….no, not that…..I mean Chocolate Therapy 🙂    

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Palm Sunday

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Sunday is palm sunday. I got to thinking about that today. Yes the people waved palm branches as.Jesus rode into Jerusalem.  Yes they laid palms down in his path. Those are the outward signs of his arrival. He was, albeit … Continue reading →

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Bridges and baskets

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Bridges help us get across troubled waters. They provide a great view, and can be a little intimidating. Life is like that, too. Here we are, inching closer to Easter. We may be ready to collapse. We may be  in … Continue reading →

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What is good enough?

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Are you ever your own worst critic? When you fall short of what you hoped to achieve,  how do you react? There are times when that leaves me knocked flat for a bit.  I wonder about my purpose and capabilities.  … Continue reading →

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David continues his quest

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Monday, David did not pass his test. But he continues his quest. He has to wait a month before he can re-test. That gives him a month to learn more. However, when he took the test on Monday, some amazing … Continue reading →

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A big prayer request and a tribute to a VERY special student

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Sometimes you just know that a student has such hope and such promise. I have a student, named David, who is that kind of student. I have been working with him for a few months. He is an amazingly dedicated … Continue reading →

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You too can be special to the admissions office – yes, you!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Kate Kresse

I felt compelled to write this today. Many of my students are starting to stress about the whole college admissions process and planning their lives. Many of those who follow this blog may know someone in the same shoes. Could … Continue reading →

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IEP time: ADA backs you up on this

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Kate Kresse

Parents~   It is spring. That means it is time for IEP (Individual Education Plan) meetings with teachers and administration. Remember, if you have a documented diagnosis for your student, schools are required to prepare an IEP and hold meetings … Continue reading →

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Beauty

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Kate Kresse

” Thornton Wilder wrote that “We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures”. What indeed does make us conscious of our treasures? I don’t always stop to think about my … Continue reading →

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