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The Sum Of All Fears . . .

Posted on May 11, 2014 by B. Trout

You looked relieved when the doctor handed me your 8 pound daughter.  Her small pink, blood-smeared body wiggled and squirmed as I headed out the door to the nurse who would weigh her, measure her and pinch her skin.  I … Continue reading →

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“Dad’s here!”

Posted on June 14, 2012 by B. Trout

A very good friend of mine died suddenly a few days ago, causing me to reflect about the pain inflicted on the living when someone we love leaves us too soon.  A wife, a son, a daughter suffer the worst … Continue reading →

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