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May 27, 2011

Honor Vietnam Veterans & All Veterans All Year Long!

I would just like to remind everyone this Memorial Day to honor our Vietnam Veterans, those who have left us and those who are still with us. Please take a minute this holiday and remember what they did for us and went through so we can be free today. Most importantly realize Vietnam Veterans are still giving their all every minute of everyday with their health issues that have surfaced within the last ten years due to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam during the war. It is only right that we realize this and remember this every minute of everyday and never forget. I have listed a few links to some very good websites with information linking illnesses that our aging Vietnam Veterans are dealing with today back to Agent Orange many years ago. Please go to these sites and get the information and tell your family and friends, someone may be suffering and have not realized it may be from exposure.

US Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/diseases.asp

Agent Orange Legacy
http://agentorangelegacy.com/2011/05/honoring-veterans-all-year-long/

Vietnam Veterans of America
http://www.vva.org/agent_orange.html

Vietnam Now
http://www.vietnow.com/pagesvaret/agent.htm


Thank you and please remember all of our Veterans this Memorial Day.

Today is Jimmy Hedges Birthday...

Today would have been Jimmy's 13th birthday after dying of cancer in 2004 at the age of six. His family has been battling with the Diocese of Oxford for nearly seven years over the placement of Jimmy's headstone. Please click on the links below for the full story and the petition that you can sign to help the family finally win this battle and let Jimmy rest in peace. Thank you for your time and thoughts & prayers.

The Petition Site
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/jimmy-hedges-headstone-battle/


BBC News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-12749816

Jimmy's Facebook Page where you can leave him a Birthday wish!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002131750028

Vietnam Memorial Fund Membership...

Thank you for your commitment in supporting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. You will help us continue to preserve the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, to promote healing, tell the stories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice & educate about the impact of the Vietnam War. We are grateful to you for partnering with us as we continue to honor & preserve this great legacy. 

Please visit our website at  www.vvmf.org regularly for updates about our work.
Sincerely,
Jan C. Scruggs, Founder and President

May 26, 2011

Childproofing your home...

It's never too early to start childproofing your home! Below you will find a handy checklist to help make your living space safer for your infant and toddler.

Around the house...
o Install a Carbon Monoxide Detector (CO detector)
o Install or test Smoke Detectors (test monthly)
o Fire Extinguisher
o First Aid Kit
o Emergency Telephone Numbers in an easy to reach place
o Escape Route mapped out
o Childproof Locks on all cabinets containing poisons, glass, or sharp objects (like knives)
o Plastic Plates to cover outlets
o Padding or Bumpers to cover sharp edges on furniture
o Nonslip Pads under rugs
o Slip Resistant Infant Bathtub

In the nursery...
o Be sure the bassinet has a wide, stable base and sturdy bottom.
o Check the bassinet surface for sharp edges
o Are the bassinet’s legs secure?
o Is the mattress firm and does it fit snuggly?
o Be sure to remove all soft/fluffy bedding/pillows from bassinet & crib
o Does your changing table have a safety strap?
o Is there soft carpeting under the changing table…in case of a fall?
o Are all baby wipes and other changing supplies out of your baby’s reach when they are placed on the table?
o Are the slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart on your baby’s crib?
o Be sure there are no cutouts on your crib that can trap your baby’s head or limbs.
o Is the crib mattress firm?
o Does the crib mattress fit firmly?
o Is the crib away from windows, heaters, lamps, cords, wall decorations or any other furniture that your
baby will eventually be able to climb?

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