A purse & Mason’s Ipad returned.

*As of Monday, August 22nd we have raised $328 with your help, half way to the goal!

As I sat at the Driver’s Services this morning I had a nagging feeling. My bag couldn’t have been stolen, the time frame was just too small and on our block? Everyone is in everyones business, it just felt so wrong. So the only place I hadn’t checked in the house was this room.

We happen to be living at my parents right now until a house we would like to rent is done being renovated. This room behind the play kitchen happens to be my Dad’s home office, no children are allowed in this room and it is generally kept locked when my Dad isn’t in there. All this being said, my Dad is on a business trip and the door was apparently left unlocked. As I had the nagging feeling and it being the only room in the house that had not been checked I called Nick and asked him to check.

So he went in and there it was laying on a chair.

My purse with Mason’s ipad sitting on a chair.

We have no idea how it got there, since I certainly didn’t go in there with it. It must have been one of our children, and I must have brought it in the house. I just don’t know when. This is what happens when for three years you get very little sleep, you remember nothing and you think you are going absolutely crazy. Which apparently I have gone.

So I am so sorry to have worried and angered you all. All things happen for a reason and I have found the reason, his name is Carter.

A six year old little boy who also has Autism. Some of you may know his Mom, Elizabeth from Sew Chatty. Elizabeth owns an Etsy Shop that is filled with things for everyone. She owns this little shop so she can stay home with Carter, as most of you know from our story it’s hard to work when you have a child with Special Powers.

As most parents of Children with Autism know, going out is a really hard thing to do. Our children do not do well in social settings, the have quirks and they have meltdowns. Period end of story. The same goes for Carter, his parents really struggle with his day to day quirkiness and the ipad is a new answer that many parents are turning to.

There are many apps for Autism therapy, and therapists working with children are starting to recommend it. For some who have no words or ways of communication the ipad has given these children a voice. I can’t stress to you how important ipads can be and what a difference they are making for these children and their families.

So Please forgive me for rushing to a conclusion that my purse and Mason’s ipad were stolen, but I feel God had a plan in all of this.

Carter was his plan, please help me in blessing this little boy and his family the way we have been blessed by so many.

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.”

~1 Peter 4:10~

Please don’t feel bad if you have no money to give, prayers and support in the form of spreading the word is helping.

Thank you all so much for your support in the last two days, I feel foolish and yet I know that God had a greater plan.

Please feel free to spread the word on twitter, facebook and your blogs!

*Donations are going to straight to this family thru their own Paypal account.

Cheers,

The Sears Fam

Comments

Jill Haskins says:

August 19, 2011 at 8:17 pm

I’m so glad you found it!!!!!! don’t feel stupid, things happen! I’m glad you reached out for help and were truthful when you found it! ) Still loving you very VERY much!!

- danamsears says:
  
  August 19, 2011 at 11:58 pm
  
  Thanks Jill, Love you more than words Lady!
  
Elizabeth says:

August 19, 2011 at 8:42 pm

I don’t believe you’ve gone crazy! I believe the Lord put that purse in that room for you to find. He is good and faithful ALL THE TIME! Thank you again for your generosity in doing this for our family. I am beyond blessed.

- danamsears says:
  
  August 19, 2011 at 11:59 pm
  
  I believe God had his hand on this whole situation too! Just hope that people come thru to help your Carter!
  
Morgan {The818} says:

August 19, 2011 at 8:47 pm

Donated. Great way to turn the attention to help another family in need.

- danamsears says:
  
  August 20, 2011 at 12:00 am
  
  Thanks so much for donating to Carter!
  
Lindsay partridge says:

August 19, 2011 at 10:32 pm

Hi Dana,
I came to your website through a friend, Jill Haskins. I’m a special education teacher for children with autism and I’m also an ABA therapist. I just received an iPad from my district this week and would like to know what apps you recommend for kids with ASD. I really want to put this tool to work for my kids!
Thanks!

- danamsears says:
  
  August 20, 2011 at 12:01 am
  
  I will get back to as soon as I can find the list… its floating around somewhere.
  
Amanda says:

August 20, 2011 at 12:07 am

SO happy the iPad was found! I was sick for you. Sending up prayers for Carter.