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Miracle in Turkey

A Turkish medical doctor carries Azra Karaduman, a two-week-old baby girl saved by Turkish rescuers who continue to work to save people trapped under debris of a collapsed building in Ercis, Van, eastern Turkey, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. At least 366 people have been killed after powerful  earthquake in eastern Turkey. (Associated Press)
A Turkish medical doctor carries Azra Karaduman, a two-week-old baby girl saved by Turkish rescuers who continue to work to save people trapped under debris of a collapsed building in Ercis, Van, eastern Turkey, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. At least 366 people have been killed after powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey. (Associated Press)

When the human spirit is filled with hope, miracles occur. The story today out of Turkey is welcome news after reading about all the death that the earthquake has left. A baby is alive and deemed healthy; her mother and grandmother pulled out alive, too. The country will set aside its usual hostility with countries like Israel and accept aid for its suffering citizens. Goodwill among enemies, a welcomed miracle.



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