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My thoughts on the Virginia Tech shootings

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Nelson de Witt

I thought I would take a sec a reflect on yesterdays events. I know its a little off topic for this blog but at the same time I think its important and its been on my mind. Last night I … Continue reading →

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A letter from my father – by Nelson/Roberto

Posted on April 4, 2007 by Nelson de Witt

November 1997 Its 6:15 pm and its already dark out. I just got back from school and I’m the first one home. I dash up to my room and drop my bag. I fire up the computer and head back … Continue reading →

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The Orphanage – By Nelson Roberto

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Nelson de Witt

When the gunfire stops a women lays dead face down in the door way. Two men have been shot as well. They lie slumped over rifles by there side. As the police go through the house I’m found crying in … Continue reading →

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Part 1: The adoption, a leap of faith and a miracle reunion. – Nelson/Roberto

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Nelson de Witt

I was adopted from an orphanage in Honduras in 1983. My adoptive parents had just started the adoption process and were probably about a year away from getting a child. Then one night they got a phone call around 9:00pm … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Mom – By Nelson/Roberto

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Nelson de Witt

Today is my adopted mother’s birthday so I just wanted to say Happy Birthday to her and to thank her for everything she has done for me over the years. I always think of you and dad when I hear … Continue reading →

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