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Showing Appreciation and Why We Need it Now!





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  1. MelskizzleJuly 20, 2020 at 7:06 AM

    That was great, thank you! I can relate with you and your message has encouraged me to encourage others during these hard times.

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    1. Jeana BrooksJuly 20, 2020 at 8:24 AM

      Thank you for your comment. We all have to lift each other up. I certainly need it.

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