tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805825723472878188.post2962777920427772898..comments2023-10-20T06:34:54.604-05:00Comments on Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center: CHATS WITH THE CHAIRMAN - Special ParentsMerrimack Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12096764762753669303noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805825723472878188.post-31294768633520203732012-09-27T12:27:33.809-05:002012-09-27T12:27:33.809-05:00The two previous comments are so very true!! I mir...The two previous comments are so very true!! I mirror their thoughts, feelings, and gratitude...<br />I would like to add a comment that Gene Stallings made when he spoke at Merrimack Hall a couple of summers ago. He stated, "The two saddest days of my life were the day my son was born, and the day he died." That expresses so well the fears we had for our children upon receiving "a diagnosis" that will make life more challenging for them, but further expresses the joys they have brought to our lives despite "a diagnosis".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01199647367125193514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805825723472878188.post-17149229612149565072012-09-26T13:09:31.976-05:002012-09-26T13:09:31.976-05:00If your heart can be filled with tears and awe at ...If your heart can be filled with tears and awe at the same time, that's how mine feels each time I watch the "Dance your Dreams performers.<br /><br />And each time I think of them, or see my friend Lisa or her daughter Anna...I'm there again.<br /><br />The profound strength and selflessness with which this program is approached is amazing. Debra and her staff and family are so inspiring to the rest of us for the work they do with these children, helping them to dance their dreams...simple dreams that each of us can do every day.Cindi Branham, Huntsville, ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016508407588695381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805825723472878188.post-42738474534106734092012-09-22T22:48:19.040-05:002012-09-22T22:48:19.040-05:00Debra, it is because of people like you and Allan,...Debra, it is because of people like you and Allan, who give of themselves to create programs in the community like the Johnny Stallings Art Program at Merrimack Hall that allow us to be able to focus on that joy we get when we can see our kids excited to come to class every week just like their siblings or friends can do or go up on stage and shine with such pride in showing the world what they can do. A million thanks wouldn't be enough to say how appreciated this program is for the kids who attend here.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250332940586761364noreply@blogger.com