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About Me
- Leticia Velasquez
- Eastern CT, United States
- I am mother of three lovely daughters, Gabriela,15, Isabella,11, and Christina, 7, with Down Syndrome. I have written for: The National Catholic Register, Faith and Family, Celebrate Life, and Queen of All Hearts magazines.
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- So much to say so little time
- My Little Saint
- International Down Syndrome Coaltion for Life
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- Stop Aborting Individuals with Down Syndrome Now
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- Erin and Maryellens Adventures
- Spanish language T21 blog
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- Nathan Daniel
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- Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati
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Special Needs Sites
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- The Brown Pelican Society
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- Suzy B: Susan B Anthony List
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- Life Issues Institute
- Adult Stem Cell Awareness
- Be Not Afraid
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- Jesus be with us
- Jill Stanek
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- Little Flowers Foundation
- Lumina; a ray of light after abortion
- Napro Technology
- One More Soul
- Philadelphia NFP Network
- Pre-Natal Partners for Life
- Pro-life blogs
- Pro-life.com
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- REACH Institute for Families
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- The New Prolife Strategy
- The New Sexual Revolution
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- VOCAL News
- Wife for Life
- Women Influencing the Nation
- Yes, they're all ours!
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- The Exorcism of Emily Rose
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- The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
I saw Pope Benedict
at the Youth Rally at Dunwoodie.
Servant of God, Dr. Jerome Lejeune
pray for us
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1 comments:
Oh how absolutely beautiful!! This brought tears to my eyes. Thanks so much for sharing it.
She's such a beautiful little angel.
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