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To: msmagoo
You have my respect for adopting a child with CP, pollywog.

The joy has been ALL OURS!! Actually our dear Saudia has exceeded all expectations. When we first got her they said she was a " veggie"...(where have I HEARD that term before??)...within months she was responding. She has a learning disability, but walks, and acts normal in most respects. She had surgery two years ago on her " bad leg"...and her spine is now giving her some problems, but WHAT A JOY she is.She received " President Bush's Honor of Achievement" when she graduated from grade school in June. Of course I wept! She is below grade level( in 7th grade and works about on a 5th grade level) but has she "Come a long way Baby!!" We also have a 25 year old autistic/deaf/ developmentally delayed son. He is a real handful but we wouldn't trade him for anything or anyone.!! God has blessed us so. No wonder Terri's case has gripped my heart.

1,119 posted on 11/18/2003 1:31:13 PM PST by pollywog (Psalm 121;1 I Lift mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help.)
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To: pollywog
She sounds like a wonderful girl, who has overcome the obstacles thrown up in her way. She is so fortunate to have you for her mom!
1,120 posted on 11/18/2003 1:46:09 PM PST by msmagoo
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