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3.31.2013

lose one's life

One must lose one's own life in order to find it.

—Anne Morrow Lindbergh

photo by Michael Kolster

Posted by Christy Shake at 2:23 PM

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Labels: life, loss, perspective, self reflection

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tropicalpenguin18March 31, 2013 at 3:23 PM
That's beautiful.
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Christy Shake: United States; My son Calvin was born six weeks early with significant neurological problems of unknown origin. When he turned two he was diagnosed with epilepsy, which eclipsed all other adversity he'd encountered. No drug or dietary treatment has completely controlled his seizures. I write about the challenges we encounter, and the great perspective about the world we gain as a result. I post something several times weekly in an effort to increase epilepsy awareness, dispel the myths, promote understanding and inspire empathy, all in hope of a cure. I sometimes write about politics, racism and other social injustices.

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