Monthly Archives: April 2013

little visitors

My daughter made the mistake of telling her 22-month-old, “Tomorrow we are going to grandma and grandpa’s house.” The baby loves her grandparents. She wanted to go to mmaa-mma mmma-baa’s house right now. This most determined of children tugged and … Continue reading

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Let the living live

They lied. Lied to protect their tiny daughter, Amillia Sonja Taylor, born October 24, 2006, a mere 21 weeks and six days after her in vitro conception. At birth she weighed under 10 ounces, and stretched a whole 9.5 inches … Continue reading

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Peer support helps healing process

A couple years ago my son, Merton Hershberger, began working at a community mental health agency as a peer support counselor. He recently described to me the physical benefits as well as the financial benefits already seen in this pilot … Continue reading

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Come see what I have

“Come and see my really cool room,” my grandson greeted me. I followed him upstairs to his room. He proudly pointed out a corner filled with his treasures, the map on his wall, the knick-knacks on his dresser and the … Continue reading

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