“ I've been so focused on state government, I haven't really focused much on the war in Iraq. Sarah Palin
“ But Luce takes the attitude, when you start fretting the day-by- day you lose track of the long view. And the long view is, they need to learn to speak for themselves and do the best they can. For now… Charles Frazier
“ My faith has strengthen. God has shown me through my son with Down syndrome to not take anything for granted. I'm more grateful. Yvonne Pierre
“ My parents, you see, were a little square. They cared more about being good parents in the general sense than being good parents for me. They wanted to appear normal; respectable and responsible. But… Joss Sheldon
“ Often people ask, "How can you say you're blessed to have a son with Down syndrome?" My outlook on life has forever changed. I see my own challenges differently. He's always showing me that life is so… Yvonne Pierre
“ Love every child without condition, listen with an open heart, get to know who they are, what they love, and follow more often than you lead. Adele Devine
“ Grayson noticed me next to the lockers. He pointed at me then held his arms out magnanimously. “You’re welcome, new girl,” he said. “I just saved you from having to find a nice way to say no to the le… Laura Anderson Kurk
“ When it is managed effectively, in-home nursing can become a support for caregivers and families stressed with the care of a medically fragile child. Charisse Montgomery
“ An exhausted parent can’t provide the best care, although occasionally, we have all had to do so. Charisse Montgomery
“ Even though our journey as parents of a medically fragile child began with emotional turmoil, it has since become a purposeful odyssey that brings meaning and depth to our lives. This is the road we w… Charisse Montgomery
“ The more love and support your child receives, the richer his or her life becomes, and nurses can certainly add to the circle of love surrounding your child. Charisse Montgomery
“ Think of instinct as an unscientific, unquantifiable tool that can be used along with more concrete evaluations to make a well-rounded decision. Charisse Montgomery
“ Parents of medically fragile children find themselves becoming experts in lots of different areas, including laws and regulations, research and treatments, and the various specialists that support the… Charisse Montgomery
“ With emotions ranging from fear, grief and anger to happiness and relief, the process of bringing home a child who needs in-home care can be complicated Charisse Montgomery
“ The partnership between nurses and families is based on mutual trust, and defining the boundaries and rules clearly will help everyone involved, especially your child. Charisse Montgomery
“ But in a home where grief is fresh and patience has long worn thin, making it through another day is often heroic in itself. Melanie Bennett
“ I know of other mothers who have children with disabilities,and right away they loved them and decided to fight for them.That isn’t my story. Gillian Marchenko
