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    "ocrText": "Centual File\n112241\n5\nPR007-02\nAlpha & Omega\nAH\n15 1/2 LANZ LANE 203-872-0345\nELLINGTON, CT 06029\nMarch 14, 1983\nNBP4 no\nPresident and Mrs. Ronald Reagan\nThe White House\nWashington, D.C.\nDear President and Mrs. Reagan,\nRachel and I and all the children wish to thank you for your warm and\nsincere phone call. We are still reeling from the events of last week.\nAll seems to be returning to normal now, children busy in school,\ndirty dishes and all the mundane things of family life.\nI have enclosed a couple of articles which I thought you might enjoy and\nwhich will give you an idea of what we have been about over the past\ndecade.\nI have so many thoughts and feelings at the moment but am almost at\na loss as to how to convey them. I suspect that the important message\nhas come to all of us through Benjamin. When Ben was baptized the\npriest pronounced, \"May Benjamin see with God's eyes, hear with God's\nears, and speak with God's tongue--and may the presence of Benjamin\nbe a sign to all of the presence of God. 11 Truly I think that was Prophetic.\nWe are looking forward to our trip to Washington, but I must admit I feel\nthe weight of such great responsibility. It is a difficult time, one in which\nthere are strong feelings and much divisiveness on many issues. But out\nof it I am convinced we will all converge together much stronger and more\nable to face the great problems of today.\nWell, so much for my lofty thoughts. We all send to you our warmest\npersonal regards and respect.\nMost Sincerely,\nCarl J. Rossow\n\"Papa\"\nP.S. The picture arrived and we share display it proudly in our home.\nA\nConcerned with the creative unfolding - - physically, mentally\nand spiritually - - of children with multiple handicaps.\nContributions to Alpha and Omega Foundation, Inc. are tax\ndeductible."
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