Anne Collins was married to Michael Collins.
They were the adoptive parents of Bernard,
the illegitimate son of Charity Brennan.
Shortly after the adoption,
the Collins family emigrated to Manchester, England.
There they were heavily involved in the vibrant music scene.
Anne was a fine vocalist,
singing in her church choir,
and in her husband's band.
They were the adoptive parents of Bernard,
the illegitimate son of Charity Brennan.
Shortly after the adoption,
the Collins family emigrated to Manchester, England.
There they were heavily involved in the vibrant music scene.
Anne was a fine vocalist,
singing in her church choir,
and in her husband's band.
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For reflection ...
Anne adopted a child.
What is it to be an adoptive parent?
How do we take the love of a mother for a child
and pass this on to another mother?
How do we honour this gift?
Anne adopted a child.
What is it to be an adoptive parent?
How do we take the love of a mother for a child
and pass this on to another mother?
How do we honour this gift?
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