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I need everyone's help once again but, I promise this time it is simple.  It is National Mobility Awareness Month and a dear friend of mine has nominated David and I for a chance to win a free accessible vehicle.  What does this me????  If we win I will no longer have to life 95lbs in and out of our car or have to disassemble and reassemble David's wheelchair every time we go anywhere.

So here is what I need...  I need all of my friends and family to vote and share this link and ask all of their friends and family to vote and share the link.  It is a national contest so we need all the votes we can get to win.  You can vote once every 24 hours for every IP address.  Please spread the word and help us.  =)

http://www.mobilityawarenessmonth.com/entrant/michelle-campuzano-phoenix-az/

This weeks been harder than I thought! My smile can only hide so much.

Happy Birthday Daddy! If I could blow out a candle and have one wish granted  it would be one more day with you.   I wish you were here so that we could celebrate you today but today I will cherish and remember all the amazing things about you that made you... YOU!   We will celebrate the life you had, the smiles you made, the laughs you gave, and the fact that you are waiting for us in a place far greater than any of us could ever  imagine!!!  

Then on the third day...  He rose!   Happy Easter!

Easter Sunday 2013 ~ Counting Our Many Blessings!

The Ultimate Sacrafice

10 years ago today I made a decision that would forever change our lives.  After an opportunity to work with a local nonprofit that serves at-risk youth I realized that I was fighting for the wrong team.  It was in that moment that I decide to follow Christ and serve disadvantaged children.  Today I have been blessed with a beautiful son that wears a permanent smile, I have seen miracles and been part of them, I have students and families whose faith and dedication inspire me daily,  amazing friends that I could not live without,  a loving family, a new and accessible home, a car, education, and most importantly a relationship with Jesus Christ. 

I can’t imagine where I would be had I not made that decision to serve Christ and am grateful I will never have to  find out.  I am not perfect, better than the next person, nor do I live a sin free life, but one thing I am is SAVED!!!!  I am so grateful that God made the ultimate sacrifice so that I could live the life I live now. 

Happy Good Friday everybody and Thank you JESUS!

When people ask me how I have managed to do the things I have done, this is the only logical response.  Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice!

It is the simple things in life!!!!

David has just discovered that there is candy in the plastic eggs. After he got done getting into the eggs he could open for his class he then began hunting in my students and his Easter basket. I wanted to get frustrated because I had spent hours organizing the baskets and eggs so that each student would get surprises they would like or could eat, but after taking a deep breath I realized that I have waited 16 years to watch my son discover the candy and treasures found in Easter eggs. 

When all else fails... SMILE!

We had an amazing vacation but now I am home trying to get spring cleaning and schoolwork completed and I can't function because I'm sick as a dog. Cold/flu whatever you are please I'm begging you... GO AWAY!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! ~ From the Campuzano's



Mommies little Leprechaun/Our Pot of Gold.

I really think Ms. Mann and myself should get bonuses for entertaining the school. 

Ms. Mann and I are tied for the cheesiest teacher award ;)

Today was one of those days that confirm that you are at the exact place in your life that you are suppose to be! Being able to look at your students and watch them do all the things no one thought they could, verifies that all your hard work and long hours have finally paid off. Months of goal writing, task making, lesson planning, data collection and then… your anti social student appropriately makes eye contact and greets a visitor, or your non verbal student uses her knew found voice to express her needs. *One Proud Teacher*

What an amazing night at the grand opening of the Batcave gala!

David's Prom Experience

This experience is so very significant to us because just a year ago we were told that we might not have the opportunity to make these memories or have these experiences. I thank God every day that he blessed me more time with my angel and mom is so proud to take her little man to his first prom!

It was so heart warming to watch this children get to have somewhat of a typical High School experience. Every child had a permanent smile from ear to ear. The joy in the room was contagious and it is an experiences I will never forget. The opportunity to participate in Prom meant the world to David and I. Nikki and I were is SPED Heaven!!!

David will be attending his first Prom tomorrow. Mommy is so excited and yes I'm going to be super cheesy!!! Oh & sorry girls but mom gets the first dance! ;)

The Things That Matter...

Last week was an extremely emotionally challenging week for us .  I feel like I have been attacked from every angle.  I have had to deal with some very painful emotions about events in our lives. While trying to keep my thoughts under control and my focus on God I have had to deal with people attacking my character, my phone being stolen, and several other issues. 

Frustrated and overwhelmed it has become easy for me to focus on insignificant things in my life, people who I can easily remove from our lives or items that can be replaced.  Somehow getting caught up in circumstance I forgot about what this week really represents.

You see a year ago Doctors told me that I needed to come to terms with the fact that after many years of fighting , my precious David was losing the battle for his life.  I was told that there was no possible way he could pull through.  His organs were already shutting down and my little guy was quickly deteriorating.    

I stayed at his bedside for 5 weeks praying for miracles.  All of my family, friends, and Facebook friends joined us in those prayers.   One precious day last February I leaned over and whispered in his ear and despite all odds, and the Doctors predictions, God granted us the miracle we had been diligently praying for.  DAVID RESPONDED AND OPENED HIS EYES!!!!!

That is what I will choose to focus on this week and every second I am blessed with my Dayday’s presence.   I will try everything in my power to not let circumstances or situations in life rob from me the amazing works God has already completed in our lives.   Be Blessed =)

I just got done speaking with my son's teacher and our conversation tickled me. We shared David stories and then she told me about how last week he wheeled himself over to a desk chair and transferred himself into it to sit like a big boy ;) AWWW She Also said that staff fight over working with him. *One Proud Mommy*

I am fighting a migraine, I'm tired, it is raining/snowing outside, I am sad, and I really wanted to spend my evening sitting around and pouting . I knew that would be no way to honor my dad so I decided to do the next best thing... I cooked David a four course meal ;). Believe it or not, cooking David dinner with love the same way my father cooked with love for me brought a perfect end to our night!

Missing My Daddy

Six years ago today I lost my father, my best friend! My heart still aches for him and there are still moments that I wish he was hereto reassure me that everything will be okay. I miss his cooking, his fudge, the way he made me laugh, his teasing, jokes,stories, our shopping and the way he could make the worst day feel alright.  I miss EVERYTHING about him being here. 

I appreciate the memories God gave us the opportunity to make, even though I often wish we would have had more time.  I know that there are moments and memories that we will have to experience without him, I also know that those moments might hurt due to his absence, but I truly feel blessed that God granted us the time he did. 

 They were inseparable!!!

February 20, 2013

Dear Daddy, 

I wish you could see us now, be proud that I survived college,and know that David’s smile is still impacting the world.  I will forever hold your words close to my heart, your laughter fresh in my mind, and when loosing you hurts too much to bear I will envision you smiling down on us.

Love you always and forever,

Michelle and David

David Missing his Papa at his services ;( 2007

I found a journal I used to write to my dad after hepassed.  I was breathtaking to look backat my entries and remember where we have been and how far we have come.  Below is a couple of my entries:

May 30^, 2007

Dear Dad,

I miss you sooo much! I long to hear your voice. So many exciting things are going on in mylife and not having you a phone call away is hard.  I got a few more scholarships and on the 25^thI met the First Lady.  I know you can seeit all and are so proud, but I miss sharing stories with you.  Hearing the joy in your voice and imaginingthe smile on your face. 

I just completed my training and practical’s with thePhoenix Fire Department.  I was nervous aboutgetting a code call because death is still so real for me and I know what greatpain comes with loosing someone you love. I did better than expected.  Ithurts without you, but it hurts without you. 

Keep our spots warm in heaven.  Hopefully we won’t be there for a whilebecause we have a lot of work to do yet, but I cannot wait to embrace you.  If you can please send us a sign so it doesn't hurt so much. I promise we will make you as proud as you have made us!

Love you Daddy,

Michelle

November 7, 2010

Dear Dad,

It has been way too long since I have written to you!  I guess this silly journal is a better thannothing, but it is a bitter reminder that you are no longer here.  You were supposed to fill it for David and Ibut time did not permit that.  I ammissing you so much and cannot believe how much it still hurts. 

David is so big now ;) I can barely lift him.  I’m tooscared to think about what happens when I cant lift him anymore so I just smileand do things the best I can.  That strategyis not working to well for me right now.  Many of my days end in tears nomatter how hard I fight them. 

I am currently working as an account executive (sellingtrash cans).  I guess between you and Iwe have officially sold it all now!  I amalso working on two Master degrees.  Iwill have my first one this December.  Ohhow I wish you could be there to watch me. Please send me a sign that you are with us.  David and I need you so much right now.

Love always,

Michelle 

On our way to graduation.  =) 2010