Yes, We do have Julian's DVD. In fact, when we got it, you could only see the slideshow on a computer, (you still have to use a computer to see the pictures, which are the same as the slide show) but when Jon and Darby were here, Darby did her Voodoo and now you can just pop it into the DVD player. (thanks Darby)
Soooo... if you want a copy of the DVD please comment and tell me so I know how many copies to make and send; On the other hand if you only what me to e-mail you the photos (not the slideshow) then tell me that. What ever your choice, I'll try to get it out as soon as I can.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
It's Been Awhile
Yes, Yes... Its been awhile since I have updated the blog so here is something new...
It has been almost 4 months exactly since Julian died. So I thought I would share a little bit of information with you... According to the World Health Organization there are over 4 million stillbirths every year world wide, and according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), office of vital statistics, each year over 25,000 babies are stillborn in the U.S. (about 1 in every 100 births) That is an average of 70 a day, almost ten times as many deaths as occurs from SIDS.
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, between 1997 and 2001, the United States awarded $50 million in research grants for SIDS research (about $3,900 per affected child) but by contrast, that same government has awarded $442,000 (in the same time period) for stillborn research (about $3.32 per affected child). That not even enough to buy a decent Hallmark card. Soooo... In the "greatest nation", where we focus on the importance of children, our "leaders" are unwilling to give more than the cost of a damn cup of Starbucks coffee to simply learn why so many children are dying. (if they were all dying in bus crashes you could be damn sure they'd do something about it). Now don't get me wrong, I don't think any money should be taken from other research projects like SIDS, Autism, or birth defects. I simply think there should be at least somewhat of an equal piece if the pie. Perhaps a little less money given to Fanny Mae or Freddy Mac. (or funneled into Saudi Arabia for oil) That's all, not much.
Anyway...
If these numbers pissed you off even a fraction of how much they pissed me off, then call or e-mail your congressman. Don't ask them to give more money (their too busy spending it on killing other children 12,000 miles away) simply ask them what the hell their problem is. (and then vote for the "the other guy")
Thanks for letting me vent.
(Don't worry, I'm not angry or anything. ;)
It has been almost 4 months exactly since Julian died. So I thought I would share a little bit of information with you... According to the World Health Organization there are over 4 million stillbirths every year world wide, and according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), office of vital statistics, each year over 25,000 babies are stillborn in the U.S. (about 1 in every 100 births) That is an average of 70 a day, almost ten times as many deaths as occurs from SIDS.
According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, between 1997 and 2001, the United States awarded $50 million in research grants for SIDS research (about $3,900 per affected child) but by contrast, that same government has awarded $442,000 (in the same time period) for stillborn research (about $3.32 per affected child). That not even enough to buy a decent Hallmark card. Soooo... In the "greatest nation", where we focus on the importance of children, our "leaders" are unwilling to give more than the cost of a damn cup of Starbucks coffee to simply learn why so many children are dying. (if they were all dying in bus crashes you could be damn sure they'd do something about it). Now don't get me wrong, I don't think any money should be taken from other research projects like SIDS, Autism, or birth defects. I simply think there should be at least somewhat of an equal piece if the pie. Perhaps a little less money given to Fanny Mae or Freddy Mac. (or funneled into Saudi Arabia for oil) That's all, not much.
Anyway...
If these numbers pissed you off even a fraction of how much they pissed me off, then call or e-mail your congressman. Don't ask them to give more money (their too busy spending it on killing other children 12,000 miles away) simply ask them what the hell their problem is. (and then vote for the "the other guy")
Thanks for letting me vent.
(Don't worry, I'm not angry or anything. ;)
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Jon and Darby's Visit
I would like to thank Jon and Darby for coming out to see us. I know it really was a bit out of the way, but it was really good to see them. Everything was closed (the mansion, the Cotton Exchange). Everything except the beach, but I had a good time just talking to them and getting to know my little brother better. Anyway, I wish we had more time together. (Of course at around 2700 miles away, I'll take what I can get).
And once again...Thanks for the DVD Darby, you rock!
And once again...Thanks for the DVD Darby, you rock!
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