Wednesday's Child: Father of 4 with special needs says 'look outside your comfort zone'
Peter Wyman adopted four children, all of them with special needs. He encourages people to "look outside their comfort zone."
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Peter Wyman adopted four children, all of them with special needs. He encourages people to "look outside their comfort zone."
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A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
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