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Military wife/mother fights her own special battle

With her husband in Iraq, Lisa Mathews fights an intense battle coordinating care for three children with serious medical needs.

Lisa Mathews with children (from left) Theresa, 7, Cheyanne, 5, Shawn, 6, Tyler, 8, and Anthony, 4, at their home in Northeast Philadelphia. Three of the children have ADHD or autism disorders.
Lisa Mathews with children (from left) Theresa, 7, Cheyanne, 5, Shawn, 6, Tyler, 8, and Anthony, 4, at their home in Northeast Philadelphia. Three of the children have ADHD or autism disorders.Read more