Meet one of our Earth Angels -- Ms. Stacey Rhodes

Let me start with I cannot say enough about this amazing lady whom has become a true friend. We met Stacey nearly 4 years ago when she first began working with S-Bear through early intervention. I was impressed with her positivity, passion & talent upon meeting her. What makes her a standout are all those things, plus she truly wants to COLLABORATE! I never take that for granted in working with the myriad of professionals surrounding my nest of 4 extraordinary blessings. Before meeting Stacey, I had never known a therapist to want to have a team meeting, share a binder of written team notes, etc, etc. I always felt the weight of being the integrator as the family matriarch & scheduler of all therapy work amongst the 4 kids.

Stacey has seen us through some of the roughest times of our journey. When she started, Bella & S-Bear alone had been enveloped into Autism. Within the following 2 years we hit rock bottom, witnessing our 15 mo old baby drift away & only months later, Roo then 3.5 years old regressed sharply & became very ill. Stacey was one constant whom kept me grounded. She truly has an unmatched compassion for others and is driven to HELP them. Her love of music & enrichment for others comes through her work so apparent. Though our youngest has really cycled through MAAAANY regressions, Stacey never gave up on her. Even when my mind was fragmented & not so sharp-- she never gave up on me. She even came back to us after having her own little one & did so much more than could ever be expected of a professional-- all out gift of her beautiful heart.

Today Stacey is still a key contributor to SJ through her SonRise home program, and soon she will be expanding to S-Bear this summer. We'd never be where we are today without this remarkable & ambitious professional. She brought SonRise back into my sights, after ABA failed for SJ. My kids are blooming in front of my eyes & you've had a tender hand in it; I'm forever grateful, Stacey. 

It is with pleasure that I share this very talented professional's Summer Programming information.

Happy Mother's Day!

Adaptation of Martina McBride's "In my Daughter's Eyes" 
 
In my child's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
S/he was sent to rescue me
I see who I wanna be
In my child's eyes

In my child's eyes everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light and the
world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me gives me
strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my child's eyes

And when s/he wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about






It's hangin' on when your heart
has had enough
It's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my child's eyes



In my child's eyes I can see the future
A reflection of who I am and what will be
Though s/he'll grow and someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see how happy
s/he made me



 
For I'll be there
In my child's eyes