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“Why don't we have more babies, Mom? Bailey has big sisters. I wish I had a big sister. “I don't know why, Fern. I tried to have more children, but sometimes we are given something so special, so wonderful, that one is enough.”

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Making Faces

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Amy Harmon
Amy Harmon

Amy Harmon is a seasoned journalist, born on September 17, 1968. She has extensive experience in the news industry and is known for her in-depth investigative reporting and keen observations. more

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