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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
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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'
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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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