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The last 24-hours have proven how quick things can take a turn. Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers as we have suffered a loss very recently. Thank you...

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  1. Shanti MamaJune 5, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Thinking of you. Sending you love and peace. ((Hugs))

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