When I tell you, "I hurt inside,"
Do not reply that you must deride.
All those worries, that you do share,
With all others, who provide, daily care.

This life, we know, is never enough,
To do the things that we need.
Life is so short and so tough,
For all to be happy, contented, indeed.
What can we do, on this day
That allows all, to be set free?
Believe not, what you hear some say
Vote for those, who you can agree.

Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882-1927)  Founder of the Sufi Order in the West and teacher of Universal Sufism - Born in India.

Must I await, here on this earth,
When the sweetness of love is gone?

Love not in haste,
For when you are done,
It will not be a waste
Of time or effort, to be alone.

It matters not, what you think I am,
It matters only, that I'm a man,
Who cares about, his family and friends
And need not try to make amends.

Your breath's, warm softness, touches my cheek,
As I lie along side of you.
My search for you, is what I seek.
Reaching, for the warmth of your body
but I awake and you are gone.

Bring some snacks, some sunscreen, and have a little fun with CPA!Come and go any time during the time window.Every
summer, Challenge Parents Association (CPA) hosts park dates where Challenge and BTMS Highly Capable families can get together so kids can play (and parents can chat). All current, former and future students (and their families) are invited to come and play. CPA board members and other CPA members will be there to meet with new families to answer
questions and make introductions to other families.

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Join us at the Kohl's in Redmond for our next helmet fitting and giveaway where we'll be giving away free bike helmets to children 1 to 18 years old. One helmet per child. Wearers must be present and fitted to receive a helmet. Helmet quantities are limited and will be given away on a first come, first served basis.We will teach parents and kids how to properly fit every helmet we give away and provide resources to help them refit the helmets where they are, in the community or at home.This helmet giveaway is in partnership with Kohl's. Kohl's Helmet Safety Program at Seattle Children's travels Washington state providing free helmet fittings and giveaways for children. This program is funded by purchases of Kohl's Cares children's books and stuffed animals, all of which are available at your local Kohl’s store.

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I will no longer allow, myself to succumb,
To that path, when I was young,
Fearing not, if I lived or died,
For it mattered not, if I tried
To have drinks, dance or race cars,
Beneath the dark sky, with sparkling stars.
My memories, of these events, grow dim;
My youth, is no longer a whim
Or fancy affair of daring, so odd,
As I have now, finally found God.
Praise the Lord, for these wonderful things,
As I truly do live amongst kings,
With friends, of long standing, near,
No longer, is it death I fear.