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Jenise Cook's avatar

So well done, Cathy. A friend of mine has an adult daughter with disabilities. Keeping you both covered in prayer. You're an awesome Mom!

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Cathy Shields's avatar

Thanks for reading & commenting!

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Mary Jane Lear.'s avatar

Felt like I was right there with you. Beautifully expressed. Thank you for writing and even more for being such a wonderful parent to Jessica.

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Cathy Shields's avatar

wow Mary Jane -thank you so much for reading and commenting! I am so appreciative.

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Karen DeBonis's avatar

I felt every ounce of your impatience, Cathy, and my heart goes out to you. What a beautiful insight at the end!

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Cathy Shields's avatar

thank you for reading and commenting!

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Lisa's avatar

Well worth the read. And an eye opener if a special needs parent thinks that their work is done once their child is in the group home....

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Cathy Shields's avatar

Thank you!

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Vickie Rubin's avatar

Beautiful and honest piece. Very real

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Cathy Shields's avatar

Thanks for reading, Vickie!

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Kate Brandt's avatar

That was well worth reading…I loved the way you brought us to what’s really real.

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Cathy Shields's avatar

Kate thank you so much for the comment!

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Michèle Dawson Haber's avatar

Lovely, Cathy.

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Cathy Shields's avatar

thank you!

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Lois Beckford's avatar

Cathy, my friend! I am amazed about your writing. Your voice and style are uniqu and entertaining even with a serious topic. I really enjoy reading your blog! Keep it up.

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Cathy Shields's avatar

Thank you!

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Cathy Shields's avatar

Thank you for subscribing, for writing those meaningful comments & ordering my book! !It means so much to me to have people who understand! I will post more shortly !

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