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Ellen, I have been following your posts all this time…and I have prayed for you…for Catherine…for your family. While I haven’t written until now, know that I am continuing to wish you all the best! You have all been through so much…and have come so far! Catherine looks great!!!
I just heard this song and saw the video…check it out…it reminds me of you.
Blessings, Sharon
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B9RZ4V34WhY&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DB9RZ4V34WhY
Related to the video/song link…Oh, and Catherine may not “see” you the way fully sighted children do, but you have your own special ways of connecting with each other, and the message of the song-what we’ll do for our children-resonates clearly and strongly in your family! You all amaze me!!!