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happy child | happy child

raymond-mallette's picture
Apr.09.2013
  Still unable to speak at the age of seven, Nicholas has a way of brightening the days of anyone he encounters. The happy mood reflected in his smile causes others to stop and take notice. When people are upset, sad, angry, or frustrated with their personal stresses, for the brief moment they...
yolande-barial's picture
Dec.26.2011
This evening my daughter told me that she was so happy and all she needed now was a kiss from me. I smiled and to be honest felt somewhat irritated by her happiness. I feel tired, I feel put upon and I feel overwhelmed and somewhat weepy. I spent weeks making sure that my children and that my...