Wednesday, November 19, 2008

A Comment from Richard F.

A Comment from Richard F.

Richard is the director of development in the Rocky Mountain Region, of “Foundation Fighting Blindness”. I thought his words were very kind and, I decided to write it in my journal. His comment goes like this.

Carmen,I can tell that your blog is very personal and insightful to what it is like for Preston, you and your family. That's great! This will give others of visually challenged children an opportunity to see what it is like and how they can be empowered and rise above these challenges. Life goes on!Could you send me an outline or summary of your book and what it will cover and maybe even an excerpt from the book to read?That way I can get a flavor of how you write and your perspective.

Thanks for being a light in the darkness!

Richard

Shortly after his comment was posted on my blog, I became a board member of the Foundation.
I had attended a chapter meeting in the early summer time, and had so much respect for the people and the Doctor that I had meet. They are working so hard to make a difference.
I am honored to be on the board! I know that it does not directly deal with my son Preston’s eye issues, but it is still low vision and blindness.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Mimi

Preston’s Grandmother Mimi

I just wanted to acknowledge Preston’s Grandmother Becky. We call her Mimi; she is my husband’s mother.
Mimi has been one of Preston’s strongest supporters and cheerleaders. Mimi sends Preston care packages as an incentive for him to patch everyday. She has been sending him packages for almost four years, right from the start! She truly does love her grandson!
I wanted to say Thank you for loving him so much and wanting him to get better!

When I first told Becky about my idea writing children’s books, and why I wanted to write them. It was because; I really want to help Preston and other children with the challenges and low vision. She was so happy for me and thought that it was a great Idea to write the Patch Land Books.

Becky wanted to let me know that her support was there in whatever it was that I needed to get started, as a children’s book author. I was very excited to hear the enthusiasm in her voice over the phone that it brought little tears I have to say. I could tell that she knew how important this is to me, to get these books out in print and start to bring awareness about Amplyopia and low vision, and also to help the children use the books as a patching tool.

Becky Lives in Indiana and comes to see us in Colorado as much as possible. She bought some mountain property, and we go there in the summer time and camp. Preston loves it there, because there is so much to do. I was able to bring some real life experiences into the book of Patch Land because of Mimi! Once my books are in print you will be able to read the stories and see how much fun Preston has on his adventures.

I could go on and on, I just wanted to make sure that people know she was a big part of putting all this together!
Thanks again Mimi we love ya!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Preston Starts 2nd Grade!

Preston Starts 2nd Grade!


Preston started 2nd grade a little while ago, and he really likes his teacher Ms. Dey. She is a perfect match for Preston as an educator and person. She understands Preston’s personality and challenges and makes sure he gets the help that he needs. He does struggle a little bit with his reading so he gets the help that he needs a couple of times a week. During class time, he will have to leave for awhile, all to help him get to the reading level that he needs to be at. When he is done he will come back to class and join the rest of his classmates.
I have Preston read to me in the evenings as much as possible. He has shown improvement since he has started 2nd grade and that makes me so happy! I just hope with time he can get to the reading level he needs to be at. I am keeping my fingers crossed!
It is hard to figure out if he is having issues seeing the words or not, when he is reading in evening with his glasses on he puts the book right up to his face very close.
Preston will be going to see his eye Doctor the 1st week of Jan. before he tracks back on to school so, I will find out than and we will go from there. What ever it is we need to do we will.
I will keep you all posted on that!
Preston started 2nd grade a little while ago, and he really likes his teacher Ms. Dey. She is a perfect match for Preston as an educator and person. She understands Preston’s personality and challenges and makes sure he gets the help that he needs. He does struggle a little bit with his reading so he gets the help that he needs a couple of times a week. During class time, he will have to leave for awhile, all to help him get to the reading level that he needs to be at. When he is done he will come back to class and join the rest of his classmates.
I have Preston read to me in the evenings as much as possible. He has shown improvement since he has started 2nd grade and that makes me so happy! I just hope with time he can get to the reading level he needs to be at. I am keeping my fingers crossed!
It is hard to figure out if he is having issues seeing the words or not, when he is reading in evening with his glasses on he puts the book right up to his face very close.
Preston will be going to see his eye Doctor the 1st week of Jan. before he tracks back on to school so, I will find out than and we will go from there. What ever it is we need to do we will.
I will keep you all posted on that!

Saturday, November 1, 2008

A Review From A Great Friend!

Dear Carmen,



It is 6:33 am as I read your Blogs about this incredible journey little Preston You, and Yorkk have been on, I can barely contain myself as I am tearing up cause I love you all so much, The Doctors who made those incorrect diagnosis should be ashamed of they're incompetence, but sweetheart let me tell you that your writing of these Patchland books are a gift from GOD, Many Great things are born out of trials and I thank The Most High GOD that our Preston is showing improvement in his eyes (Hallelujah). Carmen this is my observations in reading your writings, first of all you are an Author whom writes children's books, not a writer of children's books.

Love You and I am very proud of you keep up the good work
Greg
Former NFL Defensive Linesman

Our dog Beau

Our dog Beau
Preston's eye patch buddy

Preston and his eye Doctor

Preston and his eye Doctor
Eye Exam

Preston and Beau Eye Patching

Preston and Beau Eye Patching
Eye Patch Buddies