It broke my heart to wake up to the news that yesterday yet another child, a 3 yr old nearly drowned, here in Tucson. Instead of being safer, it has started sooner this year. I don't know what it will take to get people to watch children around water. Our children want to be safe, they want to follow the rules.
A year ago Ethan wanted to be safe, he was so excited to be able to go swimming with the other day camp kids. But sadly no one was watching. Why was no one watching? I just don't understand it. What will it take until we realize that children aren't water proof, that they need and trust the adults who care for them, to watch them.
Well I won't give up, I won't stop working to promote water safety, and I won't stop trying to get Ethan the treatments he needs. I wait for the day that Ethan will be able to walk and talk again and maybe he can share his story and people will finally listen.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Tucson Safe Kids
Been a busy few weeks, which is why I haven't posted in a while. I've had the pleasure some spending time with my favorite little guy. The best time was on May 1, Rose, Ethan and I went to the Northwest Fire Department's 13th Annual Burn Buster Blast! at the Foothills Mall. Ethan enjoyed looking at all the fire trucks, emergency vehicles and helicopters. He also was able (with a little help from Mom) to dunk Dan Marries, at the Casas Adobes Optimist Club dunk tank. As if all that fun wasn't enough, Ethan got to meet both Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat along with several members of the Sabar Shriner Clowns.
I've also been busy trying to do what I can to help keep Tucson kids safe. I attended my first meeting of Tucson Safe Kids and it was informative and they have lots of good ideas, but as usual one of the biggest problems is funding. I hope to be able to continue to volunteer with Tucson Safe Kids and do what I can to speak out about water safety.
If you're looking for ways to get involved and help keep Tucson Kids safe, check out Tucson Safe Kids @ http://www.safekids.org/in-your-area/coalitions/tucson.html
I've also been busy trying to do what I can to help keep Tucson kids safe. I attended my first meeting of Tucson Safe Kids and it was informative and they have lots of good ideas, but as usual one of the biggest problems is funding. I hope to be able to continue to volunteer with Tucson Safe Kids and do what I can to speak out about water safety.
If you're looking for ways to get involved and help keep Tucson Kids safe, check out Tucson Safe Kids @ http://www.safekids.org/in-your-area/coalitions/tucson.html
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