An Update On The Tornado That Hit Moore, Oklahoma

This is an update to my post last night titled Please Pray For The Families That Have Lost Loved Ones To A Tornado That Leveled An Elementary School Earlier in Oklahoma. The medical examiner’s office has confirmed 24 people were killed in the Moore tornado Monday as opposed to the 51 that were originally reported late last night. The reported fatalities were accidentally counted twice partially due to the communication trouble through cell phone service that was affected by the weather. There is a significant chance that those numbers can still change as the recovery efforts continue around the area that was hit. 

     Overnight, there were 101 individuals rescued as the rescue personnel uncovered storm shelters buried by the rubble of yesterday's tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma. The families of these individuals are probably very thankful to have their loved ones accounted for, especially after not knowing their whereabouts. Approximately 233 injured have been treated by area hospitals since yesterday's tornado. Please continue to keep the families of those lost in the Plaza Towers Elementary School, and in the surrounding Moore community, in your thoughts and prayers. 

     If you have a family member who lives in the Moore or even Oklahoma City area that was affected by the tornado, you are encouraged to visit www.safeandwell.org to check on them. You can help the Red Cross, assist Oklahoma families affected by the tornados over the last 2 days, by making a donation at www.redcross.org or by texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Thank you for taking the time to read and share this post with others through social media. God bless you!

Please Pray For The Families That Have Lost Loved Ones To A Tornado That Leveled An Elementary School Earlier In Oklahoma

     The last thirty six hours have extremely been difficult for those families that have had property damaged from the tornadoes that have come through Oklahoma. One of two Moore elementary schools which were leveled from the tornado that ripped through a town, just to the south of Oklahoma City, this afternoon causing a still undetermined number of fatalities. The State Medical Examiner has confirmed at least 51 fatalities, so far. Two metro hospitals say that they have treated more than 120 patients, including about 50 children. 

     The National Weather Service preliminary evaluation ranks the tornado that devastated Oklahoma today at an E4. School in Moore, Oklahoma has been cancelled for Tuesday, May 21, 2013. To check on loved ones please visit www.safeandwell.org and anyone whom wants to help can text "FOOD" to 32333 to donate $10 to storm relief efforts in Oklahoma. Please also be praying for the families that are still waiting for their children to be found either through rescue or recovery efforts over the next few days.

My Child With #Autism Was Featured On A PEOPLE Magazine Cover And I'm So Very Proud Of Him!!

It's SO very exciting to see my youngest son's face on the cover of a PEOPLE magazine! He is the third child to be featured on this special media magazine cover in a campaign to help everyone "Think Differently" about Autism and how we should approach their potential as they find ways to overcome their challenges, realize their dreams and accomplish their goals. To see the actual debut of his PEOPLE magazine cover, click here to #ThinkDifferently! 

Honoring A Brother Whom Has Made Numerous Compromises & Has Been Very Patient With His Brother Whom Has #Autism

This is Vincent, Nathan's eleven year old brother and best friend. They may do things at times to pester each other but, there is no separating these two! Vincent and Nathan are equally adapt in defending each other, regardless of the situation. My husband and I are blessed to be their parents. I am so looking forward to coordinating the Fall 2013 Easter Seals                                    Oklahoma Sibshops for Vincent!

Don't Let The Opportunity Of Getting To Read My Featured #Autism Article On Our Mom Spot Pass You By!

YOU haven't had the chance to read my Featured Guest Article Preparing For A New School Year over at Our Mom Spot?!? April is #AutismAwarenessMonth and I hope YOU will make the time to click the link above to read my article! Please leave me a comment, underneath the article on Our Mom Spot, to let me know if you thought it was helpful information, or if you have something you would like to share that I missed. Thank YOU for your support and I look forward to hearing from you!

You're Invited To The April Vision Screening Hosted By The Oklahoma Vision Development Center!

I'm posting this on the homepage because I hope that it could possibly help a family in Tulsa, OK find resources like this:

The free vision screenings are being held April 22-26 to detect any eye tracking, eye teaming, and visual processing issues. Children must be between 6-18 years old and be accompanied by a parent.  Children must have had an eye exam in the past 12 months. Screenings are by appointment only.  Call 918-745-9662 to schedule your screening. 4520 S. Harvard Ave Ste. 100 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 9187459662

Please pass this information on to the parent of any child you think may be struggling from a vision related problem. Sincerely, Dr. Monte Harrel

Reminiscing Over Nathan's Progress

Our almost ten year old son, Nathan, has really made tremendous progress over the last five years since we were told he had Autism Spectrum Disorders. In The Beginning, our family was limited in what we could plan but, now we are able to participate in many more activities outside of the house. If you have not had the opportunity to read about how Nathan's diagnosis came into existence, please take a few moments to get to know how this extraordinary young man turned obstacles into stepping stones!