Posts by Mountain Shadows
CHAYA SHIRA – SONG OF LIFE
Chaya Shira – A Song of Life in this Sea of Life By Sheryl Wilde “The Nemo letter* – that is the reason we’ve called Mountain Shadows home for the last 12 years,” says Sarah Schwarcz, Shira’s mother. “It is the reason I remain deeply grateful to Mountain Shadows. It is the reason I can…
Read MoreEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HORSE RIDING THERAPY APPEAL
In riding a horse, we borrow freedom. ~ Helen Thompson Dear Angela, Freedom – that’s what I feel when I ride my horses. But when I think about our Mountain Shadows residents, the freedom that comes from riding horses takes on an even deeper meaning. For Michelle, borrowing freedom means learning about giving and receiving…
Read MoreSTEVE MARTIN STORY
The Greatest Gift – New Life, Peace, and Plenty at Olive House By Sheryl Wilde I’ll tell you now a tale of ancient times when Gods and Goddesses ruled the earth. It is a tale of a mighty steed, of olive trees, and of the birth of a great city, all in one. Zeus, God…
Read MoreGiving Tree 2018 Thank You
January 3, 2019 Hee-Haw and Thank You for Supporting our Mountain Shadows Giving Tree “Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.” Ding. Ding. Ding. The bells are ringing!!! You’ve earned your wings! Thanks to your support during our 8th Annual Mountain Shadows Giving Tree event, more than 70 children had their holiday…
Read MoreEnd of Year Message 2018
December 26, 2018 “Every horse deserves to be loved by a little girl at least once in its life.” ~ unknown Have you ever looked into the eyes of an animal and seen its soul? Thanks to your continued caring and support, Brianna, a 15-year resident of Mountain Shadows with cerebral palsy, and an old,…
Read More2018 THANKSGIVING
“And when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.” ~ Elizabeth Edwards Dear Mountain Shadows Family:I want to put my arms around all of you! Words like those above have never come easily to me – but then I met Lupita. And now, thanks to her, my heart and arms want…
Read MoreA CHILD OF PROMISE
Issac Sanchez – A Child of Promise By Sheryl Wilde “Now you, brothers and sisters, like Isaac, are children of promise.”~ Galatians 4:28 “Why me, Lord? Why?” It was a question Geliseth (Geli or Liseth) Sanchez asked God over and over for 12 years. It had been a normal, full-term pregnancy and all ultrasounds had…
Read MoreRESIDENTS DIVE DEEP INTO LIFE AT MOUNTAIN SHADOWS SWIM PROGRAM
Residents Dive Deep into Life at Mountain Shadows Swim Program By Sheryl Wilde “Peace is knowing that I did everything I possibly could have done, that something beautiful will come out of this, and that I will come back stronger than ever before.” ~ Missy Franklin, 5-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer. Ty Marri is 11…
Read MoreValley High School Students Interact – With Love
Valley High School Students Interact – With Love! By Sheryl Wilde “This is what we do – spread love and joy and kindness,” says Monica Lee, Interact Club Advisor at Valley High School. “And it makes us feel good!” The Interact Club has been spreading love at Mountain Shadows Community Homes for the last three…
Read MoreMSCS CHANGING LIVES ONE-ON-ONE
Mountain Shadows Community Services Department – Changing Lives One-on-One By Sheryl Wilde “Mountain Shadows does more than provide residential, transportation, child care and site-based day program services,” says Arlene Galvan, Director of Program Development, Mountain Shadows Ancillary Services. “Through the Mountain Shadows Community Services Department – the Tailored Day program, Independent Living Services, and Respite…
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