World Autism Day....

....is today. It's one of those days of the year when I feel a ton of different emotions all at once. So for right now I'll just say my usual. Support. Educate. Advocate.

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  1. AngApril 2, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    love this pic can you send me the link or html
    Ang

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  2. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Hooray for World Autism Awareness Day!!

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