Patrick Mcilheran; More Children, a Greater Gift

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Rosemary and Dennis Thornton have a dog and two rabbits as pets, which is a little amazing only in that they felt their house had room to spare: The Thorntons have nine children.

The house, just east of Burlington, has four bedrooms and one bathroom, which is what people usually comment on when hearing the size of the family. Her parents live there, too, and the children particularly love that, she says. There's room enough for these good things.

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Patrick Mcilheran; More Children, a Greater Gift

Rosemary Thornton is clear about that: Children are a good thing. Every one of hers is a gift from God, and she is grateful.

This makes Thornton, 42, and her family part of a current that's getting attentio...

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