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I just checked Carole's blog and read her entry dated yesterday. Riley, another CDH baby, died on Saturday. Riley's 1st birthday was coming up on Wednesday. Needless to say, after reading about Riley (linked through Carole's blog) I am even more determined to spread the word about CDH.

My heart breaks for these families who have lost precious children, and although I can't change their circumstances, I can support and love them as best as I know how. You know, as a future special educator, perhaps I feel more of a connection than other people would. I don't know. What I do know, however, is that all children, especially those with special needs, must have an advocate on their side, and that is my goal in life. I hope you will take the time to learn about CDH and other abnormalities that affect so many in this world. Just by knowing about them, you will have more compassion for these families, and in turn, make the world a better place to live.
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Anonymous said…
I think you are super awesome and have such a compassionate heart. I hope you know the difference that you are making in the world!
~Carole
August 21, 2007 at 4:07 PM
Anonymous said…
i am glad that you have met carole and started a blog of your own...we all hate that these babies di from CDH and we will do as much as we can to stop it...

:o) smiles are free and contagious...so pass one right now to the people you love and those you don't...soon everyone will be smiling... :o)
August 21, 2007 at 4:07 PM
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