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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
But eventually, we must move on and move forward. It is the right thing to do.
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No words for that behavior. I hope despite Emily saying she's okay that you had it checked out. Unbelievable - hope the second opinion can yield some answers or methods to strengthen her muscle bands surrounding the knee.
Oh my goodness! I was so happy to read your post about Emily being cleared to dance but then so sad to read the next one! I'm glad to see that the school is taking responsibility for bullying. It goes on way too much! ;(. Hope Emily is okay. I also hope that you can yield some good results from your second opinion. Sometimes it takes a fresh pair of eyes!
Glad to hear that Emily is cleared to dance again! One of our girls who had a hurt knee (& another issue on top of that) is out for the rest of the season. It's so heart breaking & even after her surgery in the summer she probable won't be able to do cartwheels or aerials anymore.
Kids today are just MEAN! So thankful that Emily didn't get hurt. I am glad to hear that the school is taking this seriously & the offender is being charged!
So happy to hear Emily is OK. What an absolute jerk that kid is. Children need to know there are consequences to his actions and glad they are charging him with assault. If this had been a stranger on the street you would have done that so why should it be any different since they are still in school. Hopefully he learned a very valuable lesson unfortunately at Emily's expense. - unreal.
So glad to hear Emily was able to dance and that the school is taking the incident so seriously. Too many times they do not follow through. Hoping today is a better day for everyone.
Been away because of tax season, so missed your PTR. I did follow your trip on FB, but can't wait for all the actual details.
I was going to ask you today when we were talking about Em's knee. I did not know about the kicking incident! OMG!! What is wrong with some of these kids these days! I just don't get it! I know how much she loves to dance and that could have ended badly! Glad she is ok.
What an awful thing to do! I just can't believe how cruel some people can be. And for what? To get a laugh from some of his friends? I hope Emily is ok and that her knee continues to feel better.
I am so sorry that I missed the news about Emily's assault at school. Unbelievable! Thank goodness the school is taking it seriously, and Emily is doing fine. I would have been boiling angry. for you all.
Caught back up, and completely appalled at what that kid did to Emily at school! What an idiot! And now I assume he's put himself at risk of not going to prom, not walking across the stage at graduation, etc. (he deserves those consequences). Wonder if he'll think twice next time, before doing something so stupid? Hope Emily has no long-lasting impact.
That is just unbelievable what happened to Emily! No excuse for it in any way. I hope the boy gets what he deserves in tems of punishment and learns something from this! Hope Emily is doing better!
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My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Thank you everyone for your support and well wishes for Emily! She is doing great! She has handled the situation with such a great attitude. I am proud of her. And she was able to dance in the performance on Saturday!!!! They did still pull her from "Hot Chocolate" which involves many cartwheels and such - but she was able to participate in all other activities!!! She was thrilled! And at this event that they performed at it was geared towards younger kiddos and they did a photo op with your favorite dancer after, and Emily said to me later she felt like a Disney character with all the little kiddos wanting their photo with her! So cute!!!
I have been slowly working on the TR ~ I have been super busy since returning home (and caught the lovely cold that usually follows you from vacation ). As some of you may know, I have taken on a new part time home business opportunity (to support my Disney habit!!), and I have been working non stop on the craft room - and am happy to say that as of 3am yesterday it is done - EXCEPT the bathroom And I still have to hang pictures on the walls! So excited!!!
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Very glad to hear that Emily is doing well. She's a strong young lady with a great attitude. I think being a "Disney Character" is a perfect fit for her! Hope you get over your cold quickly. Good luck with your new endeavor and congrats on having the crafting area nearly completed!
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I hope she's Ok. 
I was so happy to read your post about Emily being cleared to dance but then so sad to read the next one! I'm glad to see that the school is taking responsibility for bullying. It goes on way too much! ;(. Hope Emily is okay. I also hope that you can yield some good results from your second opinion. Sometimes it takes a fresh pair of eyes! 
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No excuse for it in any way. I hope the boy gets what he deserves in tems of punishment and learns something from this! Hope Emily is doing better!
They did still pull her from "Hot Chocolate" which involves many cartwheels and such - but she was able to participate in all other activities!!! She was thrilled! And at this event that they performed at it was geared towards younger kiddos and they did a photo op with your favorite dancer after, and Emily said to me later she felt like a Disney character with all the little kiddos wanting their photo with her! So cute!!! 
). As some of you may know, I have taken on a new part time home business opportunity (to support my Disney habit!!), and I have been working non stop on the craft room - and am happy to say that as of 3am yesterday it is done - EXCEPT the bathroom 
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