Thanks, Thanks, and Thanks! ( and Daniela needs 6 more states!)

From Tina - This is just a quick post to thank the HUNDREDS of you that have visited the blog since Daniela made her big announcement yesterday. There were well over a hundred new visitors to the site as well! Besides the comments on the post itself, she and I have received many emails expressing their good wishes and congratulations. Many of Daniela's future classmates took the time in class today to write comments welcoming her to the college. That was so sweet of them and for their instructor to organize it. A number of people have expressed interest in learning more about  Shepherds College. Please email them. I'm sure they would be happy to tell you more about their wonderful program and all they have to offer. I'm also happy to assist in any way possible (at: tinagold@cox.net).

We'll be sharing more about the college in the next week or so. Right now, we are just trying to answer all the emails!!

So many people helped get Daniela to this point in her life: her family, of course, and our friends, but also the wonderful professionals in her life. She wouldn't be where she is today without the many great devoted teachers in her life. Her doctors, case managers, and therapists also made a huge impact. She will be taking a little piece of everything you helped her with when she goes off to school next year.


So on Daniela's and our whole family's behalf - Thank you all many times over!

One other quick note- the number of states and countries visiting the blog has really shot up this week, which is so exciting to Daniela. 36  countries, 44 states and the District of Columbia have now visited us here. The only states missing are Hawaii, Mississippi, Louisiana, Nebraska, Idaho, and West Virginia. If you have family or friends in any of these states who you think might enjoy the blog, tell them to come visit us! Daniela's goal is to have visitors from all 50 states - since we are getting so much traffic to the site, I'd love to help her reach her goal. ( you can check out the states and countries and keep track of them for yourself by clicking on the visitor sites towards the bottom of the blog).Thanks so much in advance!!

Tina