tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post8193007138461305109..comments2024-03-17T23:54:40.723-07:00Comments on My Romantic Home: Giving Back and becoming a CASA - Show and Tell FridayCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16995116580320608776noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-33940294773185212272014-07-12T10:22:12.459-07:002014-07-12T10:22:12.459-07:00CASA is a wonderful organization. My sister used t...CASA is a wonderful organization. My sister used to volunteer for them when she lived in West Virginia. Have a wonderful weekend.This N Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660035693962636210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-83051637333460340012014-07-11T21:18:42.232-07:002014-07-11T21:18:42.232-07:00What a beautiful soul! Thanks for sharing, the wo...What a beautiful soul! Thanks for sharing, the world needs more people like you! Those kids you influence will be so lucky!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04121825205662888409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-91977373855404509192014-07-11T16:43:57.200-07:002014-07-11T16:43:57.200-07:00Cindy - Your Post today is wonderful. Your parent...Cindy - Your Post today is wonderful. Your parents are with you as you advocate for children. Some children are going to be very lucky to have you on their side.michele@Portlandia Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01619326821893086315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-71329711859930167432014-07-11T15:33:10.801-07:002014-07-11T15:33:10.801-07:00How wonderful... you will be a loving support syst...How wonderful... you will be a loving support system to all the children in your care. Take care..Victorian1885https://www.blogger.com/profile/03215024946522768901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-19767184761345591002014-07-11T15:31:13.352-07:002014-07-11T15:31:13.352-07:00Cindy.....God bless you for being a CASA. I forma...Cindy.....God bless you for being a CASA. I formally worked in foster care for 20+ years and CASA's were often times a saving grace for us all, particularly the children. Thank you for being that person!!!!! <br />Andrea<br />AndeM1@hotmail.comAndeM1https://www.blogger.com/profile/04315193407748614962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-25613104524736679532014-07-11T11:22:14.352-07:002014-07-11T11:22:14.352-07:00Hi Cindy. That is a great thing you are doing. Ma...Hi Cindy. That is a great thing you are doing. Many blessings to you for getting involved to help a child. Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11807876444563019161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-89202398741181730532014-07-11T10:54:40.551-07:002014-07-11T10:54:40.551-07:00Thanks for hosting a great party! Lots of cool ide...Thanks for hosting a great party! Lots of cool ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-32891342553330659312014-07-11T10:21:36.077-07:002014-07-11T10:21:36.077-07:00Thank you for introducing us to this program Cindy...Thank you for introducing us to this program Cindy! Yesterday I spoke with a woman who works with my husband's company. Her stepdaughter just gave birth to a meth baby. The social worker is looking for a foster home for the baby until the mother can clean herself up from drugs. It's doubtful that she will because she also has a three year old daughter living with her parents because Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-3472673286209482442014-07-11T09:50:26.474-07:002014-07-11T09:50:26.474-07:00This is my first time visiting your blog, and link...This is my first time visiting your blog, and linking up to your party. I am so glad I did. After reading your post,I couldn't help but see myself in your words. Thank you so much for sharing! I am your newest follower!!!!CD Lokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00675256099723680261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-46183433549743672672014-07-11T09:18:11.661-07:002014-07-11T09:18:11.661-07:00I have a friend that is a child therapist and alth...I have a friend that is a child therapist and although she doesn't say who they are she in general tells of the many issues that children and their families go through and the reasons why children need someone on their side in situations that adults can't help themselves and bring trauma into their lives that affects them in everyday situations, that includes school and their peer groups.Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512282878048503909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-53960984532642792902014-07-11T09:11:28.879-07:002014-07-11T09:11:28.879-07:00Kudos to you, Cindy. CASA is an amazing organizat...Kudos to you, Cindy. CASA is an amazing organization. All the best to you as you help these children in need.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-33434030293244341892014-07-11T08:14:27.826-07:002014-07-11T08:14:27.826-07:00That is great Cindy! My good friend is a CASA and...That is great Cindy! My good friend is a CASA and she has really blessed the lives of many children. What a wonderful service and love you will provide! Thanks for the party!Mindi@MyLove2Createhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13436447612989747237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-41745923900112067132014-07-11T06:43:32.165-07:002014-07-11T06:43:32.165-07:00Wow Cindy, I am excited for you! I agree with you...Wow Cindy, I am excited for you! I agree with you that there is something missing inside until we start sharing with others our own strength and hope. The children you work with will benefit greatly from your advocacy but in the end you may be the one to benefit the most. At least that's what I've found through volunteering. Kudos to you!<br />Thanks for the great party dear lady and Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897728865673891051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-19247717289112419462014-07-11T06:35:18.890-07:002014-07-11T06:35:18.890-07:00I love stopping by your party each week. Fabulous ...I love stopping by your party each week. Fabulous party. Please come and party with us. We would love to have you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com<br />Happy Friday! Lou Lou GirlsLou Lou Girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977881081367439550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-41294628553178455942014-07-11T06:20:32.537-07:002014-07-11T06:20:32.537-07:00Felicidades Cindy, mucha suerte, Dios te lo recomp...Felicidades Cindy, mucha suerte, Dios te lo recompensara :)Geovannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02440734445093441026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-56388245082101459292014-07-11T06:10:42.181-07:002014-07-11T06:10:42.181-07:00Cindy, congratulations on your new path. I know yo...Cindy, congratulations on your new path. I know you will be a wonderful advocate for children. <br />There are so many terrific things shared this week. I am happy to join in the fun. Thank you for hosting xoKatherines Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490354550754091626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-9553483584104103782014-07-11T06:10:30.892-07:002014-07-11T06:10:30.892-07:00Was a CASA for 7 years and know of the service you...Was a CASA for 7 years and know of the service you will provide. By posting this info, you may have encouraged others to volunteer too. God bless you in this wonderful undertaking.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360801618098307271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-38422329255448660592014-07-11T06:10:18.725-07:002014-07-11T06:10:18.725-07:00Was a CASA for 7 years and know of the service you...Was a CASA for 7 years and know of the service you will provide. By posting this info, you may have encouraged others to volunteer too. God bless you in this wonderful undertaking.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360801618098307271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-47877925836165520932014-07-11T05:54:35.861-07:002014-07-11T05:54:35.861-07:00What you about to embark on will fill your heart a...What you about to embark on will fill your heart and make a huge difference in the lives of those you touch!!! I too found myself feeling this way as my children grew, my outlet was to become a youth leader in my church for middle and high schoolers. Not only was it rewarding but I also learned a great deal from these kids, you are right, not everyone grows up with the support system they need. Diva Kreszlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278102837785791249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-33789553102743017272014-07-11T03:06:19.801-07:002014-07-11T03:06:19.801-07:00Thank you for highlighting the work of the CASA Pr...Thank you for highlighting the work of the CASA Program and a special thanks to you for the work you are doing to help children in the foster care system. The time you are dedicating to training will be so worth the personal rewards you gain in helping a child. Cindy this is an outstanding show and tell post!!!Jojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843762553010099404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-15810091677885795412014-07-11T02:27:29.769-07:002014-07-11T02:27:29.769-07:00Cindy I wish all the very best in your new vocatio...Cindy I wish all the very best in your new vocation. Your are such a caring person to give up what little time you must have,to take part in such a worthwhile cause. Heirloom treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839739357705776792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-57434299229932295412014-07-10T23:30:46.711-07:002014-07-10T23:30:46.711-07:00A fine cause and how generous of you to be grantin...A fine cause and how generous of you to be granting your time and skills and love to such sweethearts in need of some guidance and attention and care.<br /><br />Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-44865738986147925172014-07-10T20:43:19.575-07:002014-07-10T20:43:19.575-07:00Awesome Cindy! You're putting your money where...Awesome Cindy! You're putting your money where your mouth is and that's such an admirable thing:)Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871388473674516955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-3130454282315615372014-07-10T19:51:45.228-07:002014-07-10T19:51:45.228-07:00Wow, I'm in awe of your dedication and commitm...Wow, I'm in awe of your dedication and commitment to these children. Good luck with the training and getting your first child. Your parents definitely did something right:) Thanks for hosting as always.<br />xo KathleenOur Hopeful Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545698852959318449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13907926.post-44313980081054947232014-07-10T19:38:19.510-07:002014-07-10T19:38:19.510-07:00My mom was a CASA for years, it is rewarding but h...My mom was a CASA for years, it is rewarding but hard work! Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04964494428587792032noreply@blogger.com