High Noon

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Well my sweet readers, it’s the day of surgery.
I have much to share already but time is not available. I will catch you up when I can. Soon.
Your prayers are appreciated.

Today’s hope:
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

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