Some problems turn out to be gifts

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Some problems turn out to be gifts

Podcast 148 - "...a cruel neurologist tested her briefly and said, “She’ll never talk” — but thanks to her mother’s determination and dozens of dedicated therapists and the grace of God she did. "

Garrison Keillor

Apr 04, 2026

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And today she is one of the happiest friends I have, living her own life, ever capable of delight. A genetic glitch does not imply a lack of personality, far from it. She rode the River Run ride at the State Fair with me, which we called the Pee Ride, and laughed hysterically to see water washing into my lap. I have the video on my cellphone. It makes m…

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