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by Cheng-E Tham

Mar 29, 20205 min read

My Covid-19 Cheesecake Birthday

One day, a neighbour came by to hang out with Joel, and Amos—compelled by his love for guests—welcomed her with jangling props and a...

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By Cheng-E Tham

Aug 9, 20181 min read

COMIC RELIEF!

I know…we’ve been ranting about crazy months. This has been another mad, manic one. The kids fell ill, Mommy too. The days were packed to...

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By Cheng-E Tham

Dec 30, 20172 min read

Happiness is...

One evening I came home feeling like a wreck. Amos would waddle over like a puckish little pixie and say hello and hug my legs. And he...

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by C E Tham

Sep 17, 20162 min read

Milestones

Life is full of surprises. We recall that moment over three years ago when the news of Amos’ condition opened up a precipice before us....

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by C E Tham

Aug 31, 20162 min read

Dear Special Education Teachers...

Thank you for doing what you do. You saw a lack in society and went right for it. You have embraced a calling and entered the lives of so...

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C E Tham

Jun 29, 20162 min read

Look, No Tube!

This week marked the end of the third week that Amos went – ahem, well… TUBELESS! For those who needed a second glance – yes! TUBELESS!...

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By C E Tham

Apr 23, 20162 min read

Look, No Hands!

It is morning. From the corners of our eyes we perceive movement. We turn and behold a tiny little thing doddering out of the bedroom;...

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By C E Tham

Mar 16, 20163 min read

Do You Even Measure Up?

We are the same in some aspects and we differ in others. It’s a fact. People with Down syndrome tend to lag behind in some areas. We...

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by Sandra Lee

Jan 3, 20163 min read

The Times when I Prayed...

A recent sermon had me reflecting on what happened. In April 2014 Amos developed pneumonia when he drank milk into his lungs. We had been...

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by C E Tham

Dec 29, 20153 min read

When Sleep no longer Heals

After a bout of pneumonia Amos snored like a car being jump-started; with each laborious breath his chest heaved and his stomach...

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by Sandra Lee

Dec 20, 20153 min read

A Gift all the Same

Recently I encountered a heavily pregnant mother of 2 young children. We were both waiting for our hubbies and children to finish their...

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by C E Tham

Oct 23, 20152 min read

The Beauty of Being Simple

Not everyone is born into greatness. It’s easy for us to acknowledge the fact that we’re not cut out for big things. But most people want...

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