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An exciting announcement:  Just confirmed, the story I wrote here (and follow-up here) last fall about our visit to Marineland, is going to be published in the new Chicken Soup for the Soul:  Celebrates Children with Special Needs.

One of my readers suggested I send it in, so I did!  Cool?  Yes, very.  It’s been edited a bit but they are including a picture, something new to me in these fine books.  THIS is an honor that truly touches me.  The book comes out October 2007.  You can pre-order at Amazon or take advantage of a special through Autism Today:  buy 2 get a 3rd free, HERE.  (Sample stories available there too.)

And in case you missed the tiny clip I caught on my digital camera, look here.  We are heading back to Marineland in one month, can’t wait to see our friends again!

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27 responses to “heads up”

  1. Mary Manese Avatar
    Mary Manese

    WOW! What great fun!! Congratulations, Michelle. So very cool.
    Mary

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  2. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Ohhhhhh this is great, congrats fro me and it looks fab there 😉

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  3. Megan Pickwell Avatar
    Megan Pickwell

    What wonderful news Michelle – Incredible how things continue to work in this world!
    Megan

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  4. Karen Cole Avatar
    Karen Cole

    You are one busy lady!!! So incredibly talented in every way.
    Found you through Ro and her “street team” photo. I hope I can find the time to get something together and join in the creative process. Blogging is an exciting place, for sure. I love to trace back to how I came upon certain people. In fact, Susanna is a good friend of my friend Constance, whom I met doing a craft show on Long Beach Island. Ro knows Judy (Red Velvet) who I met in Italy last year doing a workshop with Michael DeMeng. We are doing an altered book round robin with some others ……and the list goes on.
    I shall return!

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  5. Ali Avatar
    Ali

    Oh Michelle – that is just so very wonderful. Totally one of my favorite stories.

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  6. CindyB Avatar
    CindyB

    Congratulations, Michelle! That story made me cry in a wonderful way. I’m so glad that more people will get to read it now.
    CindyB

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  7. ~jolenemarie Avatar
    ~jolenemarie

    Sam is ‘special’ and the orcas sense it. The orcas don’t sense autism – they just sense Sam’s love for them. Wish we were all as special as Sam.
    I am priveleged to live in an area where I can take a walk and see dolphins and whales — and I have looked into their eyes……and I feel like they are looking into my soul. I believe the orcas do that when they see Sam.
    Thank you Sam, for reading to the orcas and showing them your books – and recognizing what many of us wrapped up in our lives don’t. We are all so connected.

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  8. JUDY WILKENFELD Avatar
    JUDY WILKENFELD

    Wow that is so so special, you must be so elated. What a special memory/keepsake that will be. Congrats.

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  9. carol Avatar
    carol

    How awesome is that, Michelle? Congrats! Carol

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  10. Linda Warlyn Avatar
    Linda Warlyn

    Michelle, I can’t imagine anyone reading your story and not having tears welling up…so moving. I am so happy for you and Sam and look forward to hearing about your August visit. Congratulations on being published.

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  11. Ms. Julie Avatar
    Ms. Julie

    Michelle, Remember Mrs. Guillule from MLKing? Maureen just told me she also will have a story in the same book. How cool is that! I am so happy that Sam’s story will be read by many people. I love Chicken Soup for the Soul books! I go thru a box of tissues when I read them. HUGS <>< Ms. Julie

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  12. Linda Harre Avatar
    Linda Harre

    Oh Michelle…..your story really touched a note with me. Our granddaughter, Margo, is autistic and I have made it one of my goals during this recent retirement to take her two days a week and just work with her as the therapists do. Having been an elementary art teacher for the past 20 yrs. I have had many autistic children in my class……but it is different when it is your own. Your story being published is such an honor and I am thrilled for you! Congrats!!!!!! It is probably more exciting than being published in Somerset Studio:D Thanks for sharing Sam with us and your story……..Linda

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  13. Lisa Hoffman Avatar
    Lisa Hoffman

    Once again you’ve touched the hearts of SO many people. I loved this story and now it will spread out and continue to warm the spirit and create the need for a million more Kleenex boxes. Wonderful & congrats to a loving family, all of you!

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  14. karen benson Avatar
    karen benson

    Michelle,
    I found your website because I love your art and am a mixed media artist myself but I also have a connection in another way…I work with toddlers with autism in a school district in southern cal.
    This story is wonderful!!! I cried (happy tears) I wish more people would see “our” kids the way we do and the way Nicholas saw Sam’s spirit…it would be a much nicer world. Thank you for sharing this story and I will be buying the book! me…karen b…

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  16. Kas Avatar
    Kas

    This is really wonderful news Michelle! Congrats to all of you. I know Sam’s story of last summer by heart now. I’ve been sharing it in a class I teach to new Staff which includes some education on Autism. It’s been a year now and my eyes still well with tears each time I tell it. My heart is so proud of all of you that were involved that glorious day. Thank you for changing our lives by sharing your life.

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  17. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    Michelle, That is just the coolest thing, and I know how important it is to you. I’m just so happy that this truly heartwarming story got published, as it should have been!

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  18. Tia Avatar
    Tia

    Congrads on your Chix soup for the soul!!! If you read my blog at all, you know I am a total believer in the animal/human mind bond connection! I think thats sooo wonderful. Also…cant wait to get my paws on the Artful Blogging mag…so cool!!!!

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  19. Deryn Mentock Avatar
    Deryn Mentock

    Congratulations Michelle! It’s an incredible and touching story that others will love to read!

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  20. Kristen Robinson Avatar
    Kristen Robinson

    Oh my sweet friend I am so happy for you this is just inredible a wonderful piece of your heart that you have shared with so many!
    XOX
    Kristen

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  21. audrey h. Avatar
    audrey h.

    Michelle…….this is such great news. I will definitely be getting that book :o)

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  22. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    Wow!!! Congrats! It’s a wonderful story and I’m excited to read it in the book!
    xoxo
    D

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  23. susanna Avatar
    susanna

    Congratulations! That’s awesome news. You’ll have to tell us what your son thinks of the story being published.

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  24. stilettoheights (Jenn) Avatar
    stilettoheights (Jenn)

    oh, congrats, you know I never knew they had a Chicken Soup book for Specials needs kids, that is something I need to get my hand on, wonderful!!!

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  25. elizabeth Avatar
    elizabeth

    you are astonishing …. congratulations on the chicken soup for the sould story …. but particularly, bless you for being such a dear and patient mom to your son …… the glimpse into your real life makes all this blogginess and artsiness all the more astonishing ……

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  26. Ursula Clamer Avatar
    Ursula Clamer

    This is fabulous news, well done..and yes it is so cool! It great that this amazing & beautiful story continues to grow and touch so many more people. Ux

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  27. Pat Gillule Avatar
    Pat Gillule

    Hi Michelle,
    I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! Maureen told me you had a story in the book–how exciting for you and Sam! I have one in there as well (about Anthony D. and a field trip he orchestrated). Sam is such a great kid, and his story will touch many. I can’t wait to read it!
    Pat Gillule
    (my blog: http://360.yahoo.com/julipkid1 )

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