Why One Mother Forgave Her Daughter's Killer And Now Calls Him Her 'Son'

Monday, April 23, 2012 Why One Mother Forgave Her Daughter's Killer And Now Calls Him Her 'Son' By forgiving her daughter's killer, one mother is proving that love and compassion can save lives, Naples News reports. Nearly a decade ago, Eric Smallridge was driving drunk in Pensacola, Fla., when he lost control of his car and struck another vehicle, instantly killing 20-year-olds Meagan Napier and Lisa Dickson. Read the rest of the story here. . 'MIRACLE BIRTH' Woman Wins $1 Million Lottery TWICE In One Day HEROIC HOUND: Dog Calls Cops After Blind Owner Is Attacked Man Runs 100 Marathons In 100 Days For Cancer Awareness 7-Year-Old Raises Thousands For Wildlife After Her Idea Was Called 'Stupid' BLOG POSTS Marlo Thomas: What You Don't Know About Cancer -- Hope on the Horizon So this being Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it might make us all sleep a little better to ask some of the top cancer scientists in the country to tell us some things (or even one thing) that makes them optimistic about the ongoing battle with cancer. Megan Smolenyak: 11th Annual Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards At a time when we've become so cynical, it's refreshing to attend the annual Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards, which celebrate individuals who have contributed to the American experience in various realms Shane Claiborne: Practicing Resurrection: Turning Vacant Lots Into Gardens In Philadelphia We are building a new world in the shell of the old one. We see grass piercing concrete. We see a neighborhood coming back to life, rising from the dead. Mark Tercek: Two Years Later: New Partnership for People and Nature in the Gulf I am proud to announce The Nature Conservancy's new partnership with Oxfam America in the Gulf of Mexico. We aim to show that environmental restoration is the foundation for lasting economic security for Gulf Coast communities. Steve Payne: Caine's Arcade -- The Pictures

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