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'If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good'

Isms - May 31, 2013 - an evening is best described 
in pictures inspired and respired by Dr. Seuss!

"So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads."

Chronology of a stellar evening

' Dr. 'D'

 "Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you."

Ali, Tony, Dr. D with David Fernandez - Event Coordinator for the fabulous event! Kudos!

 "Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way."

"From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere."

"Shorth is better than length."

"I'm sorry to say so but, sadly it's true that bang-ups and hang-ups can happen to you"

With Floyd the Rock Artist

 

At work!

"I’m glad we had the times together just to laugh and sing a song, seems like we just got started and then before you know it, the times we had together were gone."

“Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.”

Our very own! 

Willy Chirino - P'alante

" You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go..."

With Ali and City of Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez

Dr. 'D' and City of Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez

Coming soon..t.b.a. 

How did it get so late so soon?
It’s night before it’s afternoon.
December is here before it’s June.
My goodness how the time has flewn.
How did it get so late so soon?
~Dr. Seuss

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."

Caminando!

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The Future Needs Me to Be - Armando

 

 

 

The juggernaut of my existence came on the the day I realized that, we, (as in most of us) walk through life exposing our vulnerabilities, words and thoughts only to have them fall onto deaf ears.  The flipside to this awakening came when I found out someone actually listened...

 

Last night, prior to the Miami Heat game, my daughter, son and I were recapping life, times, the future when I stumbled upon an 'Aha!' moment.  Who knew?

 

Below is my son's response to an end of year English assignment for Mrs. Subervi's class.

The Future needs me to be…

Frank Lloyd Wright once said “The mother art is architecture. Without architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization.” In my opinion, architecture brings life and art into our civilization; it turns a big box into a fine detailed house and it makes art a part of our everyday life.

We all have a sense of direction of what we want to do, but like my mom told me, “you need to be an empty canvas and remain open to the possibilities until you really know what you are going to paint on it.” I have always wanted to be creative and build buildings such as homes. I think a home should be a nice sturdy place for you to relax and forget about the troubles of your day. I do not believe in such a thing as a bad home either; knowing they are filled with things that the people who live in them like. Every person is entitled to their own unique style for their homes.

 

Architects have been known for building many great things. For example, Michelangelo, the man who sculpted ‘David’ was an architect and was also a painter, a poet and engineer. He was man who loved to be constructive, all the time, although obsessed with his work. He created many fine works of art that we still look at today.

I want to become an architect and build the houses that people desire.  I want to create a warm place you can call home. I like creativity and the effort that follows it. Inspiration is all around me and I look at it hoping that someday I can design like that.

I am not interested in Architecture for the pay; I am attracted to it so that I can do what I like. Although the math is hard, there is no shame in trying. I believe in succeeding.

In conclusion, I have somewhat of a sense of direction of where I'm going. I hope to be an architect someday living a sustainable life style and doing what I love for a living.  I hope to design, like many great architects, putting life into buildings. As I said before, explore your options like the empty canvas you are until you decide what you would like to draw because everyone has their own way of drawing this picture.

A Buena hora, Buen Camino! 

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Respect Life's Zumba-fabulosity @ Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Hialeah, Florida

Courtesy Instructors from Dance Tech Studios

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's 

Respect Life Ministry hosted it's first Zumba class on June 1st, 2013 in Parish Hall.  This animated group, rhumbad, jittered, whirled, strutted and bunny hopped in support of Life to the beat of $930. What better way to start a Saturday morning than to raise funds by dancing in support of love for Life?

The Respect Life Mission Statement:

The Respect Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Miami, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, exists to uphold the sanctity and dignity of all human life from conception to natural death.

 

This ministry is  a not-for-profit organization offering information and assistance in a non-judgmental environment. We believe every person has inherent dignity and we strive to treat everyone with respect. We believe that every woman, if loved and supported, can rise to her highest capacity in relationship to herself and others.

 *An Ana Disclaimer:

 

Regretfully, I was unable to attend tumba-la-casa-zumba because I had to work. However, as I was perusing all of the the shiny familiar faces in the Zumba crowd, I saw a few visages that were present at the Mayors ball with me the night before.  Kudos, you made it to the class after a hearty late night! 

 

 

In addition, I understand that there may be a repeat Tumba-La-Casa-Zumba by popular request! Contact Vicky Vilarino for details! Que se repita!

Possible available Zumba times:

Monday 7p.m.-8 p.m. or 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.

 at ICC or at the Dance Studio
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. at ICC or at the Dance Studio
Vote in your preference @ Victoria or at mrsvv718@aol.com

Majority rules the next session(s)

A buena hora..Zumba!

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In His Shoes - 2013

In his shoes...

May arrived with a Hialeah-an form of pomp and circumstance...Announcing, Thee Immaculate Conception Catholic School Eighth Grade Graduation Tradition!  

This morphed celebration arrived with resounding cheers to the collective achievements of the Class of 2013.

And, just as May drove in on a chariot of fire, my senior memory traveled out.  I will recover these riveting series of events in reverse.

The Graduation Dinner:

Once upon a time, 'Lisboa - Habana' was 'Las Culebrinas' and, to date,  have been the arena for both my son and daughter's I.C graduation hoorah! While the rest of the Class of 2013 were getting ready to head out to Universal Studios in Orlando for the weekend, we  stayed behind and had a universally familial evening at 33012.

Throw back to my daughters 8th grade Graduation dinner at:
 'Las Culebrinas'

Graduation: Mass and 'Festa'

The images can speak for themselves...love these guys!

Deacon Louis

There was a dinner dance following the Graduation Mass at Celebration Banquet Hall, but I failed to capture the images.  Me bad! Je suis desolee! We had the best time and my feet still throb a bit just thinking back.

The Countdown:

The Uber-Immaculate tradition: 

-Dramatic music:

Just as the noon sun descends over the steeple at I.C. on the last day of school for the 8th grade class, the soon to be alums countdown to their last minute of their Immaculate School life.

On one side of the perimeter fence await a swarm of parents, balloons in hand, and tear filled expressions. Nervous, intermittent laughter is heard as vinyl balloons start popping courtesy of the smiling Floridian sun.  To the left of the grounds are the first graders standing on the sidelines with signs and good wishes to the outgoing class.

As the noon bell roars, the gates open and parents roll through to hug their kids, other children - not their own, teachers, administrators et. al.  The courtyard at I.C. is again the host to a port hole to new beginnings...

My boy and My girl!

 

Mrs. Subervi -the best!

The 8th Grade Social:

And yet another custom that merits a vigorous round of applause simply because there is opportunity for ample student, parent and teacher participation is the 8th grade Social. The parents and grads suit up to attend a V.I.P.  dinner that is all about elevating family values, sharing in success and great expectations...and dancing, of course.

Waiting for the party to start...

Throw back ...

Singing  'My Mom' to the tune of 'My girl'

Oops..slipped this in just because...

The Awards:
This event was 'thee' catalyst to the barrage of parties that sealed May with a kiss. Armando was voted Most Spiritual (superlatives).

Buen Camino, Graduates...

Thank you  I.C.
Friends Forever!

God centered realtionships last!

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http://www.gofundme.com/marksmiracles

Mark Perez Coiras

 



Disclaimer: I have been crazy busy with a frenzy of activities and have not been able to capture, in writing, the many amazing and not so amazing life events that motivate me to pen moments. I commit to catch up soon.

 

These last few months have been about hugs, gratitude and the feel of being finely favored.  Armando's 8th grade Graduation was a source of teary smiles and giggles, planning to publish on Amazon, a concert tour, family moments and sadly the passing of Bella! Trying to Live Like Bella! So many daily miracles to marvel at and get lost in...

 

Today, I would like to extend an opportunity to help a wonderful, soulful young boy and his family.  Although, not personally known to me, his aunt is a long time colleague, Ana Maria Martin-Osle.   I have compassionately followed his journey for the last two years.

 

If you click on the link below you will find yourself on a page that enables you to assist the family financially. If you are not able to offer a stipend, please include them in your heartfelt prayers.

 



About Mark's Miracles was created to raise funds for all the direct and indirect medical expenses incurred from his battle with Chronic Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH), fibromyalgia, and chronic migraine syndrome. His family will also need to travel to a clinic in Ohio that has a Pediatric Pseudotumor Cerebri Clinic.

http://www.gofundme.com/marksmiracles

Mark's Story:
"Mark has spent the last 30 months of his life fighting against chronic illness. His battle began on January 1, 2011 when he was diagnosed with an autoimmune vasculitis. That slowly erupted into a nightmare when he began having headaches and losing vision. In March 2011, he had nearly gone blind to Grade 4 Papilledema. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute by the grace of God was able to save his vision although he struggles with daily vision changes. He was diagnosed thereafter with a rare disease called Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, also known as pseudotumor cerebri. The disease causes increased cerebral spinal fluid applying immense pressure around his brain causing excruciating pain. He has had more than a dozen hospitalizations and lumbar punctures to relieve pressure to no avail. He has since been diagnosed with severe Fibromyalgia, Atypical Chronic Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Chronic Migraine Symptom all of which cause pain. Additionally, his kidneys are starting to feel the consequences of his disease. He is in constant pain, takes 12 prescriptions a day and suffers physically and emotionally. Yet he always manages a smile that touches your heart.

In spite of it all, he is an intelligent 5th grader who excels in all he sets into motion. His unique antics and wittiness keep us laughing and smiling every day. He is humble and incredibly faithful and an example to us all. He adores his sister who idolizes him. So we continue to pray for a cure, pray for some relief, and pray that he can live a long healthy life."

God bless you all and more importantly give prayers to Mark and his family.

Strength for the journey! Buen Camino!

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