As his 13th birthday loomed closer, my husband and I began to discuss what we should do. At first we thought nothing at all. How could we ‘celebrate’ a ‘Bar Mitzvah’ that wasn’t? But then we realized that there was much that we did need to celebrate.
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A wonderful and inspiring article
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Dear Sara, again I sit with tears pouring down my cheeks as I read your beautiful story about your precious son, Baruch. We were fortunate to not only have been part of this special bar mitzvah which was the most beautiful thing to witness , but also to have the priveledge to know Baruch who just lights up our world when we meet him with his friendly smiles and hugs. It was just so sweet to see him sitting on that bima and signing the blessings and you could see that he was just so proud of himself. May G-d conitnue to make more miracles for Baruch and may he have a complete refuah (healing) immediately with the coming of Moshiach right now. May you continue to get much joy from him and all your children .
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This story is even more touching than your last. Please keep telling us about Baruch and your life together. Your honesty and true goodness are inspiring.
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Thank you for sharing this inspiring story with us! Your attitude is very full of faith and it pours new light on kids with special needs. Mazal tov to Baruch on his accomplishment, and to you all!
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Sara,
What an inspiring story and an even more inspiring son and parents! Your chasidic and secular insights into overcoming adversity and cherishing every personal victory, no matter how small, is what we need to teach the rest of the world.
So thank you both for reminding us that we all must learn from others like you and Baruch, and that G-d hands us miracles every day. We just need to reach out and pick them up like you do.
May we all contribute to tikun ha'olom like you to speedily merit the coming of Moshiach in our days.
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Dear Sara,
Mazel Tov to Baruch & to the whole family. Both your stories have touched my heart.
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Wow-what a truly unbelievable person that you are!! Thank you for writing both your articles, and I hope that you continue writing. You genuinely have touched my heart!
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Mazal Tov to the Rosenfelds!
Thank you for taking the courage to share Baruch's story with us. It has inspired and strengthened me, as I'm sure it has everyone else who read or will read it.
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Mrs Rosenfeld thank you for sharing your story about your precious son. He is truly an inspiration to us, and his weekly handshakes with all the members of the shul warms my heart. You too have inspired me greatly, as a former student of yours I see how you really live what you teach and how you truly beleive in it. Your sincerity and strength continue to amaze me. You have taught me in a different way, and your way is what will remain with me for the rest of my life. Thank you
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Sara, both your articles on Boruch touched me. I see how even though you're a 'strong woman' as many have labeled you, you struggle and come out to the light end of the tunnel. Many people don't realize that 'strong' people struggle just as much as those who don't seem strong. I appreciate how you can feel undone but still get yourself back together. I draw strength from your and your husband's story and wonder how I feel any challenge in my life when compared to yours. Your words on remembering that everything Hashem does is for the good and to see that is something I needed to be reminded of. Thank you for that.
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Just as his name implies, Baruch, as revealed to us by his mother in this article, is such Blessing...I smiled, I wept, and vicariously kvelled for Sarah as I read about this son of hers who reached this milestone against all odds but G-d's! Mazel Tov!
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Dear Sara, your articles have touched me deeply. Your family, especially Baruch, has inspired me to appreciate everything Hashem has given us in life. May Hashem continue to give you lots of koach and may Baruch continure to go machayil el chayil (strength to strength) and give you nachas (joy).
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