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I've been told that the human mind cannot accurately remember pain.

I discovered tonight that this is a lie.

Tonight, I tried to watch the video Natalie posted about

pertussis--whooping cough,

the violent virus

that snatched our precious baby Gavin

from our family.

I could not bring myself to listen.

I had to play the video with the sound turned off.

But even that wasn't enough.

The pain, the helplessness, the anguish,

the shock, the despair,

the devastation . . .

all washed over me with a renewed vengeance.

The pain, as searing--as soul piercing--as it had been when

I stood helpless, trying to

comfort my suffering baby grandson

and his brave momma.

Please don't force another family to endure this.

Please vaccinate yourself against this disease.

It is making a return.

Please.

Protect our fragile little ones

from it's ravages.

Please.

Vaccinate yourself.