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Location: NB, Canada
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99.246.247.191
IP Location: Canada
ISP: Rogers Cable Inc. Strfrd
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"Instruction Manual for Babies", was developed in 2000 by a very tired mom of a newborn, during the wee hours of the morning. It was originally designed for her personal use, but it soon became a hit with family and friends. When this newborn was later determined to have Angelman Syndrome, this mom then developed another book out of necessity called "Organizing Your Child's Special Needs". This little record journal allows a parent to keep their special child's medical records close at hand. With only 2 official products, Lil' Angel Books officially became a business in 2002. In 2005, expanding into other gift items, we changed our name to Lil' Angel Gifts. We are now pleased to offer dozens of specialty gifts- including journals, notecards, stationery, and have many new projects in the works.
Our company's name, was of course inspired by that special little boy that has Angelman Syndrome, our sweet Lil' Angel Cameron. We are pleased to be able to give back to the community and to special needs causes. We do this by working with organizations through fundraising and supporting various events.
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The Birth of our First Child and of Lil' Angel Books: (now Lil' Angel Gifts)
Lil’ Angel Books began back in 2000 with the birth of my first child, but became a company in 2002. Being our first child, we had such high hopes and aspirations as to how Cameron’s life would be, and the fine man he would become. Not knowing at first he was an Angel, I found myself tired by his odd sleep schedule and sought the help of his grandmothers for a break. My mother, being a first-time grandmother, was unfamiliar with a baby’s schedule. Partly as a joke, and partly out of necessity, I wrote a small book called “Instruction Manual for Babies”, which I worked on through the wee hours of night, when everyone except vampires and Angel parents are asleep. The diaper bag book became a hit- my company was born, and my products expanded. Out of necessity, I realized that special kids and parents needed a special book- “Organizing Your Child’s Special Needs”.
I never imagined that I would start this type of business; after all, it wasn’t what I went to university for. But, in his 3 short years, Cameron has shown me that life doesn’t always go as planned. He has taught me to be appreciative of every little thing, to be excited for him as he rides his adapted bike, because he is so excited to do it. To be amazed by his baby sister’s accomplishments, like saying Oreo (our cat’s name) when she sees every cat, or the ease at which she can get her finger in her nose. He has taught me to look at the melatonin bottle as half full, rather than half empty. He has taught me to be be strong and wear a smile, even at times that I am discouraged. He has taught me to value laughter, love, and loyalty because sometimes that’s all we have. Cameron allows me to hold on to that sweet innocence I think I might have had for a fleeting moment as a child. I can’t describe that warm feeling that I feel every time he flashes me that sweet Angel smile. But, I know that with other Angel parents, I don’t have to.
We still have very high hopes and aspirations as to how Cameron’s life will be, and the fine, happy man he will become. We just didn’t realize how much our little man would also help us grow ourselves and how much he would improve our lives. We feel truly blessed.
Jennifer Fiander– proud mom to Cameron
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