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[Austinsmom]

Hi, I have been sick myself the last few weeks, I read but haven't posted lately.
all is well with Austin...
and here is some great news...
Austin is invited to be honored at the presidents dinner for the The American Epilepsy Society
The American Epilepsy Society is one of the oldest neurological professional organizations in this country. The Society seeks to promote interdisciplinary communications, scientific investigation and exchange of clinical information about epilepsy.
Membership consists of clinicians, scientists investigating basic and clinical aspects of epilepsy, and other professionals interested in seizure disorders. Members represent both pediatric and adult aspects of epilepsy.
The American Epilepsy Society’s Annual Meeting features symposia, lectures, poster presentations and exhibitions. The AES Annual Meeting provides an open forum for members to communicate and disseminate current findings in the field of epilepsy. coppied and pasted that….
They will fly Austin and I ( he knows I love to travel)to Philadelphia 5 star hotel travel all paid what an honor!!!
Here are these sites
I am so proud!!!
Just had to share
Deborah

http://www.aesnet.org/Visitors/AnnualMeeting/index.cfm

http://www.keppra.com/pc/helpful_resources/scholarship_program.asp


Love and well wishes to all of {you} and your families
Deborah

[LIZARD]

OMG!! How kewl is that??!! :D Way to go, Austin!! Please congratulate him for me. :)



LIZARD :)

[hydrograndma]

Hi Deborah,

First of all thank you for being so kind to Marilou. We had a good trip to UCLA. The Doctor was awesome.

Secondly, please give my congratulations to Austin. What a fine looking young man he is. I wish him all the best.

Sincerely,

Marilou's Mom -

[alizesmom]

That is soooo great. Hope Austin and you have a fun time. Karen

[Love My 7 GEMS]

Wow, Deborah! This is fantastic news! I see Austin will be getting a scholarship, what a blessing that will be! I hope it's a really GOOD one, one that will really allow him some freedom to study without worrying about the financial impact of higher education!

As an aside, I also saw that the young man from Illinois who wrote that incredible essay/speech that he gave to his high school classmates in a school assembly is also going to get a scholarship. He wrote the speech about the hurtful words that people use about special needs kids and compared it to the prejudice of being of a minority race and being called derougitory names. It was a very powerful speech, and if you haven't read it, I'd be happy to copy it here. His sister has special needs and epilepsy, and he is her greatest advocate and protector. I'm very happy he is getting an award too. I'm sure ALL the winners of these scholarships are VERY deserving, but I'm really glad for this young man, too!

Congratulations Austin on YOUR scholarship, and on being so honored. I loved the quote used under your picture... you are absolutely right, life's a marathon! Don't use up all your energy right away, spare some for the middle and end of the race too! But, keep on going, and keep reaching for your goals, you WILL get there, and you will accomplish much!

Thanks for sharing this great news Deborah!

Dori

[hydromom]

Thanks for sharing. He is a super guy. Quite handsome too!
These kinds of accomplishments give hope.
Sorry we did not meet. You were certainly with me in thought. I truly thank you for the advice.
Say Congratulations to Austin!!
Marilou

[Brandon's Mom]

*hobbesnobbin

Way to go Austin! I hope you both enjoy the trip, what an opportunity, woohoo!

[Austinsmom]

Thanks guys!!!
:D it is so great :D
Joy, Brittany should apply next year I bet she would be a shoe in.
Love to you all........
Deborah

[Suecr]

Congratulations Austin!!! Great job!:)