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dynamiclead1 Cheryl DouglassThe Washington Post

A Recovery Just Short of Miraculous

Cheryl lost her arms and legs to a rare infection in 2008, but she's back to jogging and cooking the family's Thanksgiving meal.

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10 Songs That Give Thanks

Roberta Parkin, Redferns

Learn the stories behind Dido's 'Thank You,' Alanis Morissette's 'Thank U,' Sinead O'Connor's 'Thank You for Hearing Me' and more grateful tracks!