Dedication

and so, a light was left, hanging in the sky

to shine on Earth

and thus, a choice was given us

to die or have rebirth

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This book is dedicated to all the lights who shine in the field of Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome, but especially to two whom have passed before us. Be
assured that in the end, your lights still guide the way.

# Acknowledgments

###### This book was started in the spring of 1994 and continued while I was living in the lovely country of Aotearoa {New Zealand}. It was inspired by a dream, a vision, and nurtured over the last eight years by a host of loving and patient people. No endeavor is a single effort. Over the decades, I have been blessed with wonderful people in my life. It is impossible to thank everyone who has contributed to this effort. Nonetheless, I would like to acknowledge the following special people:

Gloria, Gerry, and Steven; Irene and Jeff; Caroline, Tricia, Heather,
Ashleigh, Harold, and John; Marceil and Sidney; Cheryl and Jennifer;
Florence and Ronnie; Kathy Ryor; Nancy Woo; and Drs. Sterling and Sandy
Clarren; Sharon Beck; Tracy Jirilowic; Dr. Truman Coggins; Dr. Susan
Astley; Ms. Kathy Tharp; and Ms. Julie Gelo, Connie and Larry, and my
beloved aunt, Lucile LaDue; Sydney, Taylor, Shannon and Jenson Beaumont,
and Traci LaDue, my beautiful nieces; and with particular gratitude to
Dr. Maria Root.

A huge thanks is extended to the small army of volunteers who reviewed
this manuscript, all on their own time. Their wisdom, guidance, and
input were invaluable.

I would like to give a very special thanks to my husband, Bruce Harmon.
Without his patience, support, and caring, none of this would have ever
happened. Thanks to Alan and Barbara Lucas of Spellbound, Hahei Beach,
New Zealand; to Kathryn Alexander and Dr. Dee Robertson of the Northwest
Portland Area Indian Health Board; to Dr. Heather Carmichael Olsen for
her hard work in editing this manuscript; and, once again, a special
thanks to Dr. Marlene Echohawk who believed in my stories enough to take
a chance.

And, of course, a grateful thank you to our Creator for all the
blessings he gives.

All my relations!! HOIT!

TWICE TOAD TALES:

STORIES OF FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

Robin A. LaDue, Ph.D.

(Tek Tek Elus S\'leday)

This tale brings to you stories of people with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
It is one of courage, love, hope, despair, and great possibility. It
tells of a gathering of souls, coming together to share their stories of
fear, loss, persistence, and growth. In the end, the souls and animals
gathered tell us of the undeniable resilience of the human spirit and of
hope for the future.

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# Table of Contents

Dedication II

Acknowledgments III

Introduction IV

Table of Contents V

Chapter One: Coyote's Nose 1

Chapter Two: Smallest Soul Speaks 10

Chapter Three: Eagle's Vision 19

Chapter Four: Second Soul Comes Forward 34

Chapter Five: Mouse's Lessons 46

Chapter Six: Third Soul and his Sisters' Stories 55

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## Chapter Seven: Owl's Perch and Badgers' Stripes 65 

Chapter Eight: Sixth Soul's Saga 72

Chapter Nine: Lizard's Rainbow 80

Chapter Ten: Seventh Soul Celebrates 85

Chapter Eleven: Coyote's Tail 89