“In preparation for landing please return your seat backs to the upright position and turn off all approved electronic devices”.  Oh my goodness, we are finally landing in Seattle for National Arc Convention after a VERY long travel day!  I wonder if I can see Mt Rainier from the plane.  Nope, it’s too cloudy.   Maybe tomorrow. 

A story coming out of Rochester, NY this week is one of inspiration and perseverance. Jason McElwain, who has autism, first grabbed national attention in 2006 as he was inserted into his high school's basketball game and proceeded to score 20 points in just 5 minutes. The highlights of the game quickly caught fire online and in the media, as he was featured on ESPN and even met basketball legend Magic Johnson. This past weekend, J-Mac re-entered the spotlight by running the Rochester marathon at a blazing speed of 3 hours and 1 minute. This was his first ever marathon and he qualified for Boston - a feat that marathon runners strive for and rarely reach in their first marathon! Once again, Jason is redefining the perception of autism to the mainstream public. Congratulations to Jason on this AMAZING achievement and good luck in Boston!

Read the full story here.