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Like A Hurricane

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Gracie's Mum: A Story of a Mum With MS

By Angela Tuesday, August 23, 2011

August is usually the hottest of the summer months in Halifax. This year though, with the rainiest and coldest summer in years, we’re only just now seeing August in its true form.

The warm August winds, although great for drying clothes hung on the line, means only one other thing: the Atlantic hurricane season is upon us.

The most famous of them all to hit Halifax was 2003’s Juan.

With only days to go until our wedding, my sisters got on a plane, before the closure of the airport and made it to Ontario just narrowly escaping Juan’s wrath.

The worst hurricane to hit the Canadian Atlantic coast, Juan was responsible for acres upon acres of damage and destruction, including major natural landmarks, provincial parks, and for the death of a rescue worker.

There have been several hurricanes since we have lived here. In fact the year we did move here there was what seemed to be one after the other after the other.

And although there weren’t many that hit land, last year was still no exception.

In August of last year we were walloped by a doozy that left us without power for 2 days.

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Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jennifer Chaiken

My Flesh and Blood is a 2003 documentary film by Jonathan Karsh chronicling a year in the life of the Tom family. The Tom family is notable as the mother, Susan, adopted eleven children, most of whom had serious disabilities or diseases. The film itself is notable for handling the sensitive subject matter in an unsentimental way that is more uplifting than one might expect. It was nominated for and won several awards, including the Audience Award and the Director’s Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

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My Flesh and Blood 02/06

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jennifer Chaiken

My Flesh and Blood is a 2003 documentary film by Jonathan Karsh chronicling a year in the life of the Tom family. The Tom family is notable as the mother, Susan, adopted eleven children, most of whom had serious disabilities or diseases. The film itself is notable for handling the sensitive subject matter in an unsentimental way that is more uplifting than one might expect. It was nominated for and won several awards, including the Audience Award and the Director’s Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Tagged Under: addict, bipolar disorder, chemical, Children, collagen, crib, cystic fibrosis, disorder, drug, EB, epidermolysis bullosa, epilepsy, family, fire, gene, genetic, mother, painful, patient, patient story, psychology, skin, Susan Tom, victim, Xenia

My Flesh and Blood 03/06

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jennifer Chaiken

My Flesh and Blood is a 2003 documentary film by Jonathan Karsh chronicling a year in the life of the Tom family. The Tom family is notable as the mother, Susan, adopted eleven children, most of whom had serious disabilities or diseases. The film itself is notable for handling the sensitive subject matter in an unsentimental way that is more uplifting than one might expect. It was nominated for and won several awards, including the Audience Award and the Director’s Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Tagged Under: addict, bipolar disorder, chemical, Children, collagen, crib, cystic fibrosis, disorder, drug, EB, epidermolysis bullosa, epilepsy, family, fire, gene, genetic, mother, painful, patient, patient story, psychology, skin, Susan Tom, victim, Xenia

My Flesh and Blood 04/06

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Jennifer Chaiken

My Flesh and Blood is a 2003 documentary film by Jonathan Karsh chronicling a year in the life of the Tom family. The Tom family is notable as the mother, Susan, adopted eleven children, most of whom had serious disabilities or diseases. The film itself is notable for handling the sensitive subject matter in an unsentimental way that is more uplifting than one might expect. It was nominated for and won several awards, including the Audience Award and the Director’s Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Tagged Under: addict, bipolar disorder, chemical, Children, collagen, crib, cystic fibrosis, disorder, drug, EB, epidermolysis bullosa, epilepsy, family, fire, gene, genetic, mother, painful, patient, patient story, psychology, skin, Susan Tom, victim, Xenia