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Shares how the Santorum's eighth child Bella has changed their family, exploring what it means to embrace and celebrate the life of each person, and find hope, even in the midst of painful challenges. --Publisher's description.

Four days after Rick and Karen Santorum welcomed their eighth baby into the world they were given the devastating news that their little girl, Bella, was going to die. Born with a rare genetic condition called Trisomy 18, or Edward's Syndrome; 90 percent don't make it to their first birthday. The Santorums choose to embrace and celebrate her life, and found hope, even in the midst of painful challenges. They explain how God strengthened them during the storms and blessed their family with grace, peace, and joy.

Love is a leap of faith

Love necessitates trust

Love through pain

Love engages the will

Love through changes

Love is persistent

Love is heroic

Love implies sacrifice

Love obligates knowledge of the beloved

Love is unconditional

Love is patient

Love requires vulnerability

Love unifies

Love encourages selflessness

Love begets peace

Love chooses joy

Love gives purpose

Love brings hope.

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