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Parents of Preemies Spread Comfort

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Written by Olivia Nicholas

While I was growing up, my great-grandmother tried to teach me the importance of accepting help when you need it and then paying it forward when you can, but I never truly understood what she meant until a few years ago. My husband and I tried for several years to get pregnant, to no avail. Then one month my pregnancy test came back positive, which was quite unexpected.

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Road-Ragious

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Written by Bro. Terry B. Smith

As a professional truck driver, I see uncontrolled road rage all over our roads and highways. Today's drivers are quickly switching lanes, trying to get ahead to be first. People tailgate, driving inches from each other at high rates of speed. I have coined a new term for people who have fits of road rage. These people are road-ragious.

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The Howl That Never Ends

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Written by Dorothy Wilson


Have you ever heard the howl that never ends? You know what I'm talking about--some catastrophe has occurred in the life of your three-year-old, and he gets so worked up with whining that he forgets what he's howling about or how you can fix it.

My day started with one of those yesterday.

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Apple Pie on a Stick

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Written by Heather Ristau

I don't make apple pies on a stick. My friend Crystal does. She's an amazing mother. She has three boys and she delights in doing crafts, baking, and having theme parties. She makes cupcakes that rival the ones on TV. Weekly. I'm lucky if I get a cake made for my child's birthday evening and hang some balloons on the wall. I tend to be flighty and disorganized. I don't operate in themes and I don't do well planning parties. I'm learning that this is ok.

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Take Me Out To The Ballgame

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Written by Brian Redmond

Do you see that guy eating peanuts and Cracker JacksĀ® over there? He's just like you. In fact, there is a stadium full of people here who are just like you. They're watching the same game, but they are all unique. What is this game? It's not just baseball; it's life.

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