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by Greg_Groogan from Houston

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without sight and sound but not love
May 1, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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Tough time dealing with the kids today ? Driving you a little crazy, wearing you down ? Take a deep breath and imagine Liz and George Hooker's world. At the center of their life -three beloved daughters without the ability to see or hear. Add a beautiful eleven year who far too often is relegated to a footnote in this family's day - and you may begin to understand just how fortunate most of us are.

The last thing the Hookers want is our pity...but they can use our help. I've asked them to join this blog to answer any of your questions.

I will say simply that I am humbled by all they do for Emma, Sophie, Zoe and Sarah.

 

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PBMom read my blog view my photos
May 1, 2007 | 11:42 PM

What an inspiring story! Of course, you know I have to ask this (I sound like a broken record): Where is their school district? School districts are "supposed" to be 100% responsible for a child's education per IDEA regardless of the cost. What parents do in dedication to their child to enhance that just adds to that. If their school was doing the right thing, they wouldn't have to be needing to raise the required money on top of all the other things they have to worry about.

By the way, I see links to "funds" to give money to, but I'd like to donate directly to the family so they can get help for their other two daughters. Is there any way we can do that?
Greg_Groogan read my blog
May 2, 2007 | 12:12 AM

Hey PBMOM - the girl's are in Klien I.S.D. I'm gonna let Liz and George comment on how satisfied they've been with the education provided thus far.
The family is returning from a trip to the east coast so it may take a day or so.
You are right - these girls are entitled to an education appropriate to the their enormous needs.
But YOU know intimately and painfully that public school officials and parents disagree on what that means.
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For as long as I can remember, all I've cared about is telling stories about Texans and what matters to them. These days that's pretty much all I do, so I guess I'm livin' the dream. Toss in 2 toddlers and a wife and my life is full to the brim. I'm greedy, I know there are great untold stories out there and I want them all. Help me do it.

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