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We love to write!  These articles have appeared in a few newsletters for various non-profit organizations and are also published on the web.  The May/June issue of Faith and Family will have an article that includes our family.  Click on the links below to read some of our articles.  We would love to know what you think, so feel free to send us an email with your comments.

Article by Chris:

A Pilot's Opinion of the Global Positioning System: Uses, Problems & More

Articles by Pattie:

Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome

Gluten-Free Recipes: White Cake

Gluten-Free Recipes: Gingerbread Cake

Beyond the Second Opinion: Is There Hope?

Looking on the Bright Side of Chronic Illness

Home for the Holidays

Creating a Homeschool Garden

Homeschooling Day Trips: Portland, Maine Lighthouses

Homeschooling Day Trips: Valley Forge

Homeschooling Day Trips: Fort McHenry

Homeschooling Day Trips: Boston Freedom Trail

Medication and Supply 101

Gluten Free Recipes: Graham Crackers

Making Tortillas, Wraps and Pita Bread

Scrubbing Toilets for God

Homeschooling Boys

Helping Children Cope with Medical Procedures: Using Social Stories

Using Fun and Humor to Help Children Cope with Medical Procedures

Overcoming Life's Challenges

How Do We Love Our Enemies?

Accepting God's Will through reflection on his Agony and Crucifixion

How to Host an Indian Birthday Party

Finding and Using Color From Nature

The Origin of Easter Eggs

Homeschooling: A Real Life Humorous Perspective

The Death and Crucifixion of Jesus

Simply Homeschooling: Poster Projects

How to Host a Bone Marrow Donor Drive

A Bunny Tale

A Pilgrimage to Lambeau Field

Coping with Chronic Illness: Things I have Learned on my Quest for a More Peaceful Life

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

The Paradox of the Cross

The Soul: A Poem

Examining the Letters of St. Paul

If I Die in A Combat Zone: Box me Up and Ship me Home

Exploring Freud's Theory of Religion: Oedipus and Totem and Taboo

A Bunny Tale Part Two

Shwachman Diamond America Jan/Feb 2008 Newsletter

Shwachman Diamond America December 2007 Newsletter