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Book Nook: The Good Slope

Motherhood Moments

At a time when some writers tend to grouse about raising children, Rau revels in her good fortune and the day-to-day: teaching her younger son how to read using “Garfield” comic books; encouraging her older son to design his grandmother’s gravestone; observing the motley crew of boys who patronize “the yellow house” (Rau’s) for years.

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If You Are Able, Adopt-a-Family or Senior This Holiday Season

Family Balance Sheet

That Christmas back in 2005, my husband and I were overwhelmed with gratitude for this beautiful baby girl that we waited 5 years for. That first year, the family was a single mother whose infant son was born just a few days before our daughter. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. I'm so glad that we did.

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