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My mom. My mom does things that I can't imagine doing, she helps me with my home work, drives me around, and gets me a lot of opportunities that I would never have done with out her. 

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Gratitude Letter

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I have so many people to be thankful for, it is so difficult to choose just one.  I love all of my family and friends because they inspire me in so many different ways!  One family member who i'm grateful for is my Uncle Gavin.  He has stood by me through thick and thin.  He is such an amazing person.  He is my Hero!  

Dear Uncle Gavin,

Thank you for all that you do and what you've done for me!  Your caring and compassionate nature encourage me to be a great person.  I'm astounded by your loving n

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How martial arts gets me through my week....

I have what can be a very exhausting job. I spend much of my time as a palliative medicine physician helping the sickest patients cope with their illnesses, support their families through their illness, and balance the delicate line between hope and reality. I see a lot of patients transition though the last days of their lives. I see reconciliations, lives well lived, peace; I also see mourning of lost time, regrets of things not done, and fear of the unknown. All of these things give me perspe

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Profile of a Hero of the Greatest Generation

"A sense of personal responsibility and a commitment to honesty is characteristic of this generation.  Those were values bred into the young men and women coming of age at the time the war broke out.  Its how they were raised." Tom Brokaw, The Greatest Generation  Grandma is a member of the Greatest Generation.  A Southern, farm-raised, educated, beautiful, kind, and stubborn woman; she spoke to me often about the values of kindness and giving.  She worked hard, had great faith, and lived life b
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Gratitude

3820644148?profile=original I love these fall months especially with Thanksgiving around the corner-- what a wonderful month. Everyone takes the time to be truly thankful for everyone and everything in their life. Although, in my opinion, it should be year round.  On November 11th we have a full day camp and part of the camp is introducing our gratitude challenge to the kids, but it would be wonderful if all of our students got involved!  So I'll start first, I am so grateful for of my family and friends, they are all so

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Thank You for Taking Food Donation Boxes!

450px-Thank_you.jpgWe would like to extend a thanks, and encourage you all to show your support to these businesses joining in to make this year's food drive, and halloween party the biggest and best yet!

Eye Level Learning Center in Factoria

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The name Eye Level stems from a story about a teacher who sought to improve his ability to teach. During a trip to an art museum, the teacher knelt down and looked up at every painting. A curious fellow visitor asked why he was crouched down to examine the works of art. He repl

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MIMA News Has Officially Started!

 
Hello! I would like to announce that MIMA News first video has been uploaded onto youtube! Check it out at this link! If you have an account on youtube, please subscribe to the channel to keep up with some news happening in the dojang!  I hope you guys check it out! Please subscribe, like, and favorite the videos and channel!

-CGN Ena

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Will You Help with Our Annual Food Drive?

3820643878?profile=original We could use some help with the food drive.   Would you be able to take a collection box, like the one in the picture to your work, school, community activity?   Would you invite kids to the awesome party (there are invitations at the school) -- for a fun day of bouncy house, costumes, demonstrations, cotton candy, and candy,  and did I mention candy??   It is the 26th --- entry "fee" is a donation to the food bank.   

If you would host, as it were, a donation box let us know and it will be  d

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