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Novena to the Little Flower for Christina's School Placement Day Six
written by SpecialMother Sixth DaySt. Thrse, Patroness of the Missions, be a great missionary throughout the world to the end of time. Remind our Master of His own words, "The harvest is great, but the...
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Showers of Joy
written by SpecialMother She looked harried when I drove up to the clubhouse of her apartment complex yesterday. The heavily pregnant woman in a parka ran back and forth, trying to find the super to...
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The first week of homeschooling
written by SpecialMother I have homeschooled my older girls, Gabbi, 20, now studying for her BSN at Franciscan University and Bella, 16 who is at Marianapolis Prepartory School. They enjoyed...
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Guest Post; Preemie Prints Offers Families with Preemies Hope
written by SpecialMother We are an organization sharing hope and supporting tiny lives. Preemie Prints began 3 years ago with an idea. A spark, actually, from the Holy Spirit! After many prayers a...
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Our children radiate the Joy of the Gospel
written by SpecialMother I was recently reading about an upcoming conference at the Vatican entitled, "The Pastoral Project of Evangelii Gaudium to implement the Holy Father's new apostolic...
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Living with the Unthinkable; leaving your child to die in a hot car
written by SpecialMother As the mother of a twelve year old girl with Down syndrome, Christina's safety has always been my primary concern, and too often my obsession. . . . sometimes I have to put in...
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Why argue about the percentage of unborn babies with Down syndrome aborted?
written by SpecialMother Down syndrome advocate and mom Amy Truesdell Becker, recently wondered on her blog Thin Places on Christianity Today why the incorrect statistic that 90% of unborn babies...
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Richard Dawkins needs a hug from my daughter with Down syndrome!
written by SpecialMother Poor Richard Dawkins, he's a bright lad, but he just can't help stepping in it, can he?Now he's gone and insulted those of us who love our sons and daughters with Down syndrome...
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Why I stalked Fr. Benedict Groeschel for Three Years
written by SpecialMother When you are an enthusiastic Catholic and live in the New York City area, running into Fr. Groeschel is no great accomplishment, the man had a punishing schedule for decades....
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Review of "Seven Saints for Seven Virtues"
written by SpecialMother Jean Heimann, the author of Seven Saints for Seven Virtues had a wonderful Catholic mother. She modeled charity in action; she baked goodies for neighbors, nursed her sick and...
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Book Review: Yes, God! What Ordinary Families Can Learn about Parenting from...
written by SpecialMother In a recent address, Pope Francis described the family as the, "primary place for education, the community of love and life in which every person learns to relate to others and...
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The Church is giving thanks for the lives of those with special needs
written by SpecialMother Christina and Daddy waiting for Mom to attend Mass in Maine this summer.Mass of Thanksgiving for the Lives of People with Special Needs on EWTN Sat Nov 22 at 8PMThe commercial...
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The Other Ferguson
written by SpecialMother Reading of all the violent protests in Ferguson, MO, I was wondering why the word 'Ferguson' associated with racial violence was stirring memories in my heart. . . and suddenly...
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Letter from a Special Mother to the New Jersey Legislature on the Physician...
written by SpecialMother Thirteen years ago as the Twin Towers crumbled to the ground, I wept, but I did not despair. I had hope, for the future in those difficult times for I was carrying my third...
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Review of The American Catholic Almanac
written by SpecialMother The American Catholic Almanac: Daily Reader of Patriots, Saints, Rogues, and Ordinary People Who Changed the United StatesImage Books, NYEmily Stimpson and Brian BurchBack when...
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Let Your Light Shine Before Men
written by SpecialMother We went to Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston yesterday for my semi annual checkup. After receiving wonderful news from the surgeon who treated my ocular melanoma,...
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My post is up on the March for Life blog
written by SpecialMother Here is the link...click here to continue
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What have we learned in 70 Years since the Auchwitz Liberation?
written by SpecialMother Over 70 years ago, the German government with the cooperation of doctors target a segment of the population for death based upon their genetic makeup and carry out a plan of...
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Her favorite things; my daughter with Down syndrome rates Lady Gaga
written by SpecialMother Christina is a young lady who knows what she wants. You'll discover that if you dare to suggest a movie or song that she doesn't want at that particular moment. You may see a...
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Praying before Battle
written by SpecialMother Rarely does a Scripture leap out at me as powerfully as today's impromptu reading of Matthew's account of the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. In Matt 26:45, it reads, "So...
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Review of "Joyful Witness: How to be an Extraordinary Catholic"
written by SpecialMother by Randy Hain Americans know a lot about movie stars, musicians and athletes. Often, we know more than we want to know about their lifestyles and relationships. How this type...
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My Response to Changing the Conversation
written by SpecialMother Christina, age 13, helping make her own lunchThe discussion of pre natal testing and abortion as usual is a very emotional one. I decided to wade in. Here the original post....
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My experience at a Hillary Clinton Rally
written by SpecialMother Since I don't see much difference between the 'new' Hillary Clinton listening tour today and the one I witnessed during her Senate run in 2000 I thought I'd share my...
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Dear Sears, Thank you for Helping My Daughter with Down Syndrome
written by SpecialMother Chrissy shopping in our local drugstore. My 13 year old daughter Chrissy with Down syndrome has a support person to help her reshape her behaviors so that she can get along...
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Movie Review: 'Little Boy'
written by SpecialMother Movie Review: 'Little Boy'...click here to continue
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Have Scientists Unlocked the Mystery of Cognitive Decline in Down syndrdome?
written by SpecialMother This is the most exciting research development for my daughter with Down syndrome and significant cognitive decline a long time! Read here. - Down syndrome, the most common...
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The Coming Battle
written by SpecialMother Half a million attend the March for Life each year.If you are like me, you are in mourning. Not merely for a battle lost, but for the thousands of misguided souls who may be...
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The Coming Battle: We will reclaim marriage
written by SpecialMother Half a million attend the March for Life each year.If you are like me, you are in mourning. Not merely for a battle lost, but for the thousands of misguided souls who may be...
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Sadness-Tinged Joy about the Special Olympics
written by SpecialMother Christina participating in swimming at our local pool. The closing ceremonies of the Special Olympics in Los Angeles was marked by joyful celebration. There is certainly a lot...
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Having a Daughter with Down Syndrome Changed Our Lives for the Better
written by SpecialMother This article is my response to Halle Levine's piece at Yahoo news. "If I knew my daughter had Down syndrome I would have aborted her; all women should have that right."...
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Traditional Catholics Can Learn Much from Pope Francis' Visit. If Our Hearts...
written by SpecialMother All week my enjoyment of the exuberant visit of Pope Francis was marred by arguments from faithful Catholics close to me who were angry at what he did or did not say or do....
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Review of Chapter Three of True Radiance; Finding Grace in the Second Half of...
written by SpecialMother True Radiance; Finding Grace in the Second Half of Lifeby Lisa MlandinichChapter 3 Fog Bound: Hope and Help for Your Aging Brain Chapter Three is an earthy and intensely...
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Born to be Stars; The Charm of "Born This Way"
written by SpecialMother My family and I watched the first episode of "Born This Way" today. Its the new A&E reality show about a social group of young adults with Down syndrome in Los Angeles....
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Nurturing Your Vocation to Special Motherhood
written by SpecialMother Refresh your soul and renew your vocation as a special mother! Come away for two days and be transformed though prayer, the sacraments, inspiring talks, and fellowship with...
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Cooperating with an Act of God: The Historic #TurnpikeMass
written by SpecialMother Courtesy of Roamin' Catholics. As the mother of a young lady of 13 who has Down syndrome, I am accustomed to seeing how God's ways are far above our ways. Many times we have...
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How having a child with special needs helps me work to overcome the deadly sins
written by SpecialMother 1. Humility against pride- I try to have a normal outing to the grocery store, chatting about nothing with the teenage clerk, when suddenly a bottle of Five Hour Energy goes...
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Women Deserve the Truth about Down syndrome and Pre-natal Testing
written by SpecialMother In an age when we value informed consent and patient centered care, its a travesty that often the worst informed patient is the mother of a unborn baby with special needs....
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A Special Post of a "Best Thing I Ever Did for My 2e Child."
written by 76Trombones A while ago we asked on Facebook and in blog and briefing for readers' responses to the question "What's the best thing you've ever done for that 2e child you raise or teach." We...
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The Valiant 10%
written by SpecialMother Monsignor Charles Pope is my favorite priest blogger. His blogs are full of Christ's wisdom about the most pressing subjects in modern life and his latest "Accepting Disability...
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I received a letter from Mother Teresa which changed my life
written by SpecialMother In 1990, I was a single, twenty seven year old woman working with Latin American immigrants on Long Island. I was also learning Spanish, and I thought of going to a Spanish...
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Mother Teresa did not Take Sides in the Pro-life/Social Justice Debate: She...
written by SpecialMother No one has seen as much poverty around the world at close range as Mother Teresa, who was declared a saint by Pope Francis. That is why she is a hero to the social justice...
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The World Turned Upside Down
written by SpecialMother When the British forces surrendered to the rebels after the Revolutionary War, they took out their frustrations, not by rioting, but by instructing the fife and drum corps to...
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The Christmas Offering
written by SpecialMother "It was all a waste of time!" I said to myself in desperation. "Christina is isolating herself from the other girls, we waited all year for Camp, only to have her sideline...
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You Don't Have to Be a Superhero Just Because You Have Down Syndrome!
written by SpecialMother In todays society we are all about acceptance of diversity. We take great pains to show how well we accept others of different races, religions, and sexual preferences. We do...
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2e Scholarship, the Terror of Not Being Able to Read, and More
written by 76Trombones HERE'S WHAT WE NEED MORE OF -- scholarships available to students at private, 2e-friendly schools. FlexSchool has awarded a student at its New Haven, Connecticut, campus a...
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"A World Without Down's Syndrome" is a must see!
written by SpecialMother Don't miss Sally Phillips' extraordinary documentary on prenatal screening and abortion for Down syndrome called "A World Without Down's Syndrome"...click here to continue
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Call me a Troublemaker
written by SpecialMother I was raised by an Italian American attorney from New York City, so I am a fighter. That is, I can make a case. From my childhood when staying up for another hour meant giving...
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2e Symposium, OCD, Anxiety, ADHD, Parenting, More
written by 76Trombones WE'RE BACK from a few days in California attending a great symposium put on by the 2e Center for Research and Professional Development at Bridges Academy. Watch for coverage in...
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Fasting is Essential to the Christian Life: Review of "When You Fast"
written by SpecialMother There has been a debate in the Catholic social media this month. It seems that, in 2018, Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine's Day and many Catholics are wondering if their bishop...
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