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      Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication

      Perkins, C. Gale, 1933-

      The baby’s cross [electronic resource ] : a tuberculosis survivor’s memoir / written by C. Gale Perkins. – 3rd ed.

      Electronic monograph in PDF format.

      ISBN 978-1-927360-15-6

      Also available in print format.

      1. Perkins, C. Gale, 1933-. 2. Bones--Tuberculosis--Patients. 3. Tuberculosis--Patients--Rehabilitation. 4. Tuberculosis in children. I. Title.

      RC312.5.B6P47 2012 616.9'9571 C2011-908659-X

      Extreme care has been taken to ensure that all information presented in this book is accurate and up to date at the time of publishing. Neither the author nor the publisher can be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Additionally, neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

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      Publisher:

      CCB Publishing

      British Columbia, Canada

       www.ccbpublishing.com

      Acknowledgements

      To my husband Evan, who inspired me to write my life story. I know he will be smiling down on me when my book is published.

      To God and the blessed mother for giving me a strong faith that has brought me through many crosses in my life and made my burdens lighter.

      To my mom, who left this world at age twenty four. Thank you for the gift of your poem. The title of my book is in your honor.

      To my children, Alan, Cindy and Paul, you are the special angels in my life. I love you with all my heart and soul.

      To my grandchildren, you are the gifts of your parents to me. I love you all so much.

      To my friends who, thanks to God, are many. Your gift of friendship overflows in my heart.

      To the clowns in my life who were there when times were lonely and life stood still: Hap, Cheerful Charlie, Daisy June, Great Aunt Tillie. Thanks so much. A heartwarming thanks to my favorite clown and partner Hayseed #2, my grandson Jeff, you are the best.

      To Mike, my nephew and the son of Aunty Eunice, a big thanks for taking an interest and helping me get this book up and running.

      Thanks to my friend and favorite photographer Catherine B. Thompson, for a few of the photos that appear in my book. Thanks Buff.

      To Erv Harmon, my new life partner whose patience and love have kept me inspired and excited at times when I wanted to give up. He was the best critic in his ever so gentle way. Thanks Erv.

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to my late husband Evan F. Perkins, who was my best friend. He was a great dad, grandfather and friend. Evan was an inspiration to all who met him. He is the true love of my life. Thanks Evan.

       Table of Contents

       Cover

       Table of Contents

       Author’s Note

       Birth to Three Years of Age

       Admitted to Lakeville State Sanatorium

       Fear of the Dark

       The Baby’s Cross

       The Upside Down Doll

       Moving to the Big Girls’ Ward

       The First Surgery

       Spirituality Enters My Life

       A Look into the Routine Daily Living at Lakeville

       Birthdays and Holidays

       Angie a Special Friend

       My Special Friend Phyllis

       Learning to Braid

       Hopes of Going Home

       My Prayers Begin to Unfold

       My Thoughts about Leaving Lakeville

       My Hospital Family

       Preparing to Leave

       My Education Continues

       Marriage and Children

       Ginnie

       My Life Continues

       Back Cover

       Author’s Note

      My husband

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