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My Experience with Special Needs Individuals
I was blessed to grow up with three older brothers, my oldest having a rare genetic bone disease called McCune Albright Syndrome. In short, the disease limited Shane’s physical abilities (due to frequent bone fractures and tissues being torn), issues with his internal organs, facial abnormalities, and a plethora of health issues in addition to…
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The Folded Garment: Unveiling G-d’s Kindness
In general, we engage with the world by working, striving, and building…
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When I Stopped Taking Small Things for Granted
Most accidents happen in the blink of an eye. Ours was no exception. It was summer vacation and my husband and I were going away with the kids to the mountains. We looked forward to delicious barbeques, picturesque views, and lazy afternoons at the pool. Our drive down was uneventful, and we thankfully arrived at…
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Roni Akarah: My Infertility Journey… and My Happy Ending!
Yes, I have reached the top of this mountain, but I have more mountains to climb…
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Why Organ Donation Is So Close to My Heart
It was a regular, sunny Sunday in March. My mom, dad, sister, and brother were all lounging around the pool, enjoying the warm weather. Suddenly, my dad started making grunting noises, grabbed hold of his chest, and collapsed. My mom looked at his prone figure in horror and quickly called 911. The paramedics raced to…
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We’re All Gonna End Up 6 Feet Underground
A person is here one day and the next, they are no longer. We have a sense of eternity, that tomorrow we will wake up in the morning, and then all of a sudden, we are no more, merely forgotten. On the one hand, this is a humbling experience. On the other hand, this frightened…
