Comments on: Bikers Against Child Abuse: Helping Kids Feel Safe http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2006/08/bikers_against_.html A dad's eye view of baby and toddler stuff Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:57:19 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Fly Boy - Oklahoma Chapter http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2006/08/bikers_against_.html/comment-page-1#comment-39015 Fly Boy - Oklahoma Chapter Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:10:50 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2006/08/bikers-against-child-abuse-helping-kids-feel-safe.html#comment-39015 I consider myself blessed to be associated with such a committed group of brothers and sisters within the BACA family. During the first child adoption ride I got to attend, thirty five to forty bikes roared into a small park where we had previously planned to rendezvous with the family. We gathered around our new little brother and sister and knealt down as a group in order to be on the same level. We also removed our sunglasses so they could see each of our eyes. We presented each of them with a vest - something that's used to bond us together as a family. Both children were given teddy bears as well. At this point, we formed a single file line and would each take our turn coming up, taking a knee and introducing ourselves. Many gave a small toy or pin to add to their new vests. The little ones would then eagerly hand their new teddy bears to us so we could fill them up with love - which is done by hugging it. Both of those bears were eventually hugged by every one of us. The kiddos were told that whenever they hugged their bear, it would give them some of the love that we put in. They were also told that when the bears ran low on love, to let us know and we would make a special trip back to 'refill' the bears. Several other facets of the adoption ceremony took place and then it was time to leave - but only after it was very clear to the kids that they were now part of our family and that if anyone even thinks about messing with one of our brothers or sisters, they'd best be prepared to deal with the rest of us. I remember feeling embarassed while wiping tears away at different points of the afternoon. In the end, those feelings of embarassment were replaced with gratitude as I had been blessed by the opportunity to be part of something much bigger than myself. I consider myself blessed to be associated with such a committed group of brothers and sisters within the BACA family. During the first child adoption ride I got to attend, thirty five to forty bikes roared into a small park where we had previously planned to rendezvous with the family. We gathered around our new little brother and sister and knealt down as a group in order to be on the same level. We also removed our sunglasses so they could see each of our eyes. We presented each of them with a vest – something that’s used to bond us together as a family. Both children were given teddy bears as well. At this point, we formed a single file line and would each take our turn coming up, taking a knee and introducing ourselves. Many gave a small toy or pin to add to their new vests. The little ones would then eagerly hand their new teddy bears to us so we could fill them up with love – which is done by hugging it. Both of those bears were eventually hugged by every one of us. The kiddos were told that whenever they hugged their bear, it would give them some of the love that we put in. They were also told that when the bears ran low on love, to let us know and we would make a special trip back to ‘refill’ the bears. Several other facets of the adoption ceremony took place and then it was time to leave – but only after it was very clear to the kids that they were now part of our family and that if anyone even thinks about messing with one of our brothers or sisters, they’d best be prepared to deal with the rest of us. I remember feeling embarassed while wiping tears away at different points of the afternoon. In the end, those feelings of embarassment were replaced with gratitude as I had been blessed by the opportunity to be part of something much bigger than myself.

]]> By: Doc http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2006/08/bikers_against_.html/comment-page-1#comment-20600 Doc Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:09:16 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2006/08/bikers-against-child-abuse-helping-kids-feel-safe.html#comment-20600 Wow .. it's through misty eyes that I'm typing this. I'm riding with BACA tomorrow and checked out their wesite to see what they're about. Again, wow. This puts a whole new twist on the ride. You can bet I'll be riding with gratitude and humility, knowing that it's an honor to ride with these brothers and sisters. For what you do - God bless you and keep you safe for the kids that need you. - Doc Wow .. it’s through misty eyes that I’m typing this. I’m riding with BACA tomorrow and checked out their wesite to see what they’re about. Again, wow. This puts a whole new twist on the ride. You can bet I’ll be riding with gratitude and humility, knowing that it’s an honor to ride with these brothers and sisters. For what you do – God bless you and keep you safe for the kids that need you. – Doc

]]> By: Hippie ,Oklahoma Chapt http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2006/08/bikers_against_.html/comment-page-1#comment-18611 Hippie ,Oklahoma Chapt Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:17:44 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2006/08/bikers-against-child-abuse-helping-kids-feel-safe.html#comment-18611 I have been riding with BACA for a little over a year now...every time I hear or read a story like this my eyes well up. If you could only see the look in the childs eyes when we roll up and kneel down to meet them..there is NO better feeling you can share! I am proud of all my brothers and sisters for what they do for these children! I have been riding with BACA for a little over a year now…every time I hear or read a story like this my eyes well up. If you could only see the look in the childs eyes when we roll up and kneel down to meet them..there is NO better feeling you can share! I am proud of all my brothers and sisters for what they do for these children!

]]> By: lisa C http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2006/08/bikers_against_.html/comment-page-1#comment-17935 lisa C Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:10:11 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2006/08/bikers-against-child-abuse-helping-kids-feel-safe.html#comment-17935 I was invited to ride with B.A.C.A. of Huntsville,Al.,for a poker run/charity event. This was a great honor.I appreciate the warm kindness that i was given by the Pres.,wife and Pres., and spouse of another local chapter.This changed my life.I am a paramedic,i see things no one should. But, i have never stepped up like these people have. I hope everyone can raise awareness for these hero's of everyday. Let the babies sleep with no worries. I know that my life is committed to doing all i can to help.. Give what you can,when you can. THANK YOU BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF B.A.C.A. I was invited to ride with B.A.C.A. of Huntsville,Al.,for a poker run/charity event. This was a great honor.I appreciate the warm kindness that i was given by the Pres.,wife and Pres., and spouse of another local chapter.This changed my life.I am a paramedic,i see things no one should. But, i have never stepped up like these people have. I hope everyone can raise awareness for these hero’s of everyday. Let the babies sleep with no worries. I know that my life is committed to doing all i can to help.. Give what you can,when you can. THANK YOU BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF B.A.C.A.

]]> By: gloria http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2006/08/bikers_against_.html/comment-page-1#comment-16061 gloria Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:52:32 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2006/08/bikers-against-child-abuse-helping-kids-feel-safe.html#comment-16061 Yes this is a great story! B.A.C.A is awsome! I've met a few of them myself and everyone of them have a heart filled with so much compassion! Love you all!!! Yes this is a great story! B.A.C.A is awsome! I’ve met a few of them myself and everyone of them have a heart filled with so much compassion! Love you all!!!

]]> By: Sleepwalker, BACA Gulf Coast Chapter http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2006/08/bikers_against_.html/comment-page-1#comment-11744 Sleepwalker, BACA Gulf Coast Chapter Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:36:15 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2006/08/bikers-against-child-abuse-helping-kids-feel-safe.html#comment-11744 Came across this posting by mistake. I am a suppoter of BACA Gulf Coast, working to be a member. I am so happy to hear the we could be there for Cookie (that's my wife's road name.)We send out much love to Cookie, be strong and always know we will always be there when invited to join the family of a needy child. Take care, Sleepwalker. Came across this posting by mistake. I am a suppoter of BACA Gulf Coast, working to be a member. I am so happy to hear the we could be there for Cookie (that’s my wife’s road name.)We send out much love to Cookie, be strong and always know we will always be there when invited to join the family of a needy child. Take care, Sleepwalker.

]]> By: Polle http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2006/08/bikers_against_.html/comment-page-1#comment-5507 Polle Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:55:27 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2006/08/bikers-against-child-abuse-helping-kids-feel-safe.html#comment-5507 <p>hello i came on this site and i want to say that there is an dutch chapter too</p> <p><br /> No child deserves to live in fear<br /> greetings Polle<br /> baca dutch chapter </p> hello i came on this site and i want to say that there is an dutch chapter too

No child deserves to live in fear
greetings Polle
baca dutch chapter

]]> By: Anna http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2006/08/bikers_against_.html/comment-page-1#comment-5506 Anna Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:16:20 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2006/08/bikers-against-child-abuse-helping-kids-feel-safe.html#comment-5506 <p>Totally awesome. Its amazing what a few people with huge hearts can accomplish. Good going guys. God Bless BACA!</p> Totally awesome. Its amazing what a few people with huge hearts can accomplish. Good going guys. God Bless BACA!

]]> By: Ninny http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2006/08/bikers_against_.html/comment-page-1#comment-5505 Ninny Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:04:37 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2006/08/bikers-against-child-abuse-helping-kids-feel-safe.html#comment-5505 <p>What a great story! Love from Southeast Oklahoma Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse. Ninny: Public Relations<br /> Willing to ride to hell and back to help one child...</p> What a great story! Love from Southeast Oklahoma Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse. Ninny: Public Relations
Willing to ride to hell and back to help one child…

]]> By: tabatha b http://www.thingamababy.com/baby/2006/08/bikers_against_.html/comment-page-1#comment-5504 tabatha b Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:32:26 +0000 http://s54748.gridserver.com/baby/2006/08/bikers-against-child-abuse-helping-kids-feel-safe.html#comment-5504 <p>hey just wanted to say that u guys are awsome and that i love wat you do and some day when i get older i want to do it to!!!!!</p> hey just wanted to say that u guys are awsome and that i love wat you do and some day when i get older i want to do it to!!!!!

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