2/7/2018 69 Comments February 7th, 2018Chapter Six
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Abby hill
2/7/2018 07:12:25 am
Hey, I know that we have not formally met but I just want to say, stay strong. Praying for you!!
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Juli Harper
2/7/2018 04:14:31 pm
Rylie, you truly amaze me. Your faith is strong even if your body is not and God will carry you through this journey. He will never leave your side. Stay strong. The Harpers are praying every day for you.
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Nicole Reynolds
2/7/2018 07:15:19 am
Rylie, I'm not sure if you remember me but I graduated from RRHS two years ago and I just wanted you to know that there are so many girls here at A&M who are praying over you and sending you love and strength! You are so strong and beautiful and the work the Lord is doing through you is immense. We love you !
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Naomi Yost
2/7/2018 07:20:49 am
Oh Rylie...I believe there is profound wisdom here that many never grasp. And here you are, sharing it as you allow us the honor of knowing your heart in this incredible battle. I think many of us haven't been able to help asking "why Rylie?", it sounds like before you even did. But praise the Lord that all of this is temporary, as you beautifully reminded us. Thank you for being an encourager always. We love you and are supporting you fully. ❤
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Brandi Roppolo
2/7/2018 07:31:39 am
Rylie, you are so wise. And so incredibly brave. Sending every ounce of love and strength and hope to you, sweet girl. You are in our EVERY prayer.
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2/7/2018 07:31:58 am
Because you've inspired us in the past with your sweet songs. Hang in there sweet girl. He will hold the rain!
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Jennifer Marois
2/7/2018 07:32:50 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9906v8S6UpE
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Dixie Satcher
2/7/2018 07:50:01 am
You don’t know me but I am Kam’s grandmother. We are praying for strength for you to get through your treatment and for complete healing! God has an awesome plan for your life!!!
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Mimi
2/7/2018 08:02:51 am
Precious Rylie
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Becky Rodriguez
2/7/2018 08:45:23 am
You are amazing Rylie - hang in there - we are all praying for you!
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Tamara Shaughnessy
2/7/2018 08:46:50 am
Rylie what a beautiful woman and faithful servant of God. Before this journey I heard of your wonderful heart and saw how you lit up my granddaughter's eyes. You were my granddaughter's big sis at swimming and she was in awe of you. What a beautiful role model. Your faith shows through your face and words. I pray healing peace and blessings to you and your family! You are an Inspiration!
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Sherri Wright
2/7/2018 08:50:33 am
My mother used to tell me that God would not give us more than we can handle. In my adult life, I have come to believe that she was mistaken. But when He gives us more than we can handle, thankfully, we can turn it over to Him and He is there to carry us through! You are a great example of allowing our God to carry you through the storm, Rylie. The Wrights, along with this entire community are also standing with you and praying you through! Stay strong, kiddo! Obviously God thinks you’re a bad@$$!
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Martha
2/7/2018 08:54:09 am
Hang in there Rylie. Interceding continually. Have been awakened in the night and stopped in my tracks during the day to pray for you. Am being obedient as you are as well. Sorry for the low points. Know I love you much!!😊❤️😊❤️
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Debra Craig
2/7/2018 08:59:12 am
Rylie,
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Peggy Kelly
2/7/2018 09:12:20 am
Rylie, in the most difficult time of my life I too had trouble turning to God. When I was in the depth of anger, pain and despair I was told "He can take it." God can take your anger, your doubt, your questioning. Even when you can't bring yourself to pray He is with you. He is always ready to meet you where you are. Rylie you are extraordinary. You are a warrior. Your fight has begun and you can do this.
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Dominique Peace
2/7/2018 09:18:06 am
No truer or more meaningful words written - today is a new day. I’m in awe of your strength. And know that the strength of those who surround you will be there to help you when you need it. Prayers always coming from the Peaces.
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Matthew Lester
2/7/2018 09:20:04 am
If anybody can fight this, it's you Rylie! You and the power of God with you! We are all praying for you! Love ya Rylie
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Molly Harris
2/7/2018 09:34:28 am
Rylie - Thank you for honestly sharing your struggles. I can only imagine what you are going through, but I just want to say all of your feelings are ok. You have so many people including Grace and I who are standing in the gap for you when you don't have the words. That is what the body of Christ is for. We will lift you up when you can't do it yourself. Sometimes when I've gone through troubles, all you can do is say the name of Jesus but even if all you can say is that one name, it is so powerful. He will hear you cry His name and He will intercede for you! Stay strong Rylie! We are praying for you each and everyday!!
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Amanda Alexander
2/7/2018 09:37:52 am
Hey Rylie! Your Aunt, Ann Chenault shared your story with me this morning. I am truly blessed and moved by your journey... You have got this! The Lord gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers. Keeping you, your family and friends in my thoughts and prayers! You are such an inspiration. Your undoubting faith in the Lord fills my heart! You are a warrior! Hang in there.
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David Schell
2/7/2018 09:47:47 am
Rylie, I have only met you through this blog. It’s not fair that you, a sick young lady, have given a healthy older man (me) strength. But you have! Thank you for sharing your strength. I will pray for you.
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Jennifer
2/7/2018 09:51:05 am
Rylie your strength continues to amaze us, remember this is only a bump in the road. Thanks for sharing with us, you are in our thoughts and prayers continuously.
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Kate Dean
2/7/2018 10:07:58 am
You are in our prayers.
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Anne Dundas
2/7/2018 10:38:20 am
Sweet girl- tears and prayers pouring out for you in love. You have always amazed me and continue to do so! Continuously praying for you ❤️
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Lil Lyles
2/8/2018 04:27:47 am
Praying for strength and peace!
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Jenny Best
2/7/2018 10:38:55 am
I know you are going to have highs and lows on this journey. The lows might be messy and not easy to put into words. I expect, those messy moments you share are going to be the ones that inspire, teach, and impact this community who loves you the most. Thank you for sharing sweet girl! You are amazing and brave.
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Lisa Carr
2/7/2018 11:02:10 am
You are so brave and honest to share your journey with us. You are absolutely right - this pain is temporary and God's promises are true even in our darkest moments. Praying for you, sweet girl, and thankful for a new day.
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Susan Robb
2/7/2018 11:21:47 am
Stay strong sweet girl! Continued prayers!
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Mama Molis
2/7/2018 11:29:39 am
At our church, the children sing "be still and know that I am God" to prepare their bodies and minds to worship. In the busyness of our daily lives, it is often hard to stop and feel God's love and presence. The journey you are on is filled with busyness. When you are feeling overwhelmed, take a moment to close your eyes, take a deep breathe, and lean in to God's love and embrace. Be still and know that He is God. You got this, Rylie! #siccancer
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Teresa Traylor
2/7/2018 11:34:32 am
Rylie, your faith is incredible. I don't know if we will ever understand why God allows us to endure such pain at times. I do know that He is always right in the middle of the pain and suffering with us and like scripture tells us He knows the number of every tear you shed. I also know He has the power to totally heal you and I am bodily thanking him in advance for that. In the meantime, you will never know what sharing your journey is doing to advance the kingdom of God, bring glory to God and change people lives. You don't have to be strong all the time either, that's what us prayer warriors are for and the Holy Spirit that lives inside of you. There are 100's probably 1000's of people praying for you who you don't know personally or at all, me being one of them. Hang in there and like you said, this is temporary and each day is a new day. Much love to you and your family!
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Tommy
2/7/2018 11:37:59 am
Rylie, I do not know you personally, but your remind me of the Psalmist, King David. He was forced into hiding by King Saul due to no fault of his own. He cried out to God, “Why me?”, also. However, God calls David “a man after My own heart.” I learned from David’s Psalms that it’s ok to ask “Why Me” to God. He desires nothing more than an intimate relationship with each of us where we love and adore Him and He gently loves and guides us. Thank you for the gentle reminder of God’s love. I pray that your body lines up with God’s will, Rylie. And I know that Luke 9:1 tells us we have the power to heal through Christ in us. Stay strong, Rylie!
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Cathy Shaw
2/7/2018 11:39:28 am
Beautiful. Precious. God-Glorifying Words. Love your heart, Rylie.
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Casey Roach
2/7/2018 12:02:47 pm
Hey, I know you may not remember me from camp, but we were on tribal camp together. I just wanted to let you know that my whole fmaily is praying for you. Let me know if you’d ever like a visitor, cause I’m not that far from you. Stay strong, you got this!!
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Keith Dyer
2/7/2018 01:07:03 pm
Rylie,
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2/7/2018 02:02:37 pm
Thanks again Rylie for these inspiring words! We are some of your many prayer partners and friends from Graham! Our prayers daily are for God's marvelous healing for you and His abundant grace to keep you comfortable!
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Mindy Pierce
2/7/2018 02:35:08 pm
I am praying for you.
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Vijay Dixit
2/7/2018 02:35:26 pm
Stay strong, Rylie!
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Kathy Cox
2/7/2018 02:39:32 pm
LOVE YOU RYLIE GIRL!!! Sending prayers and love from Tyler!!
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Jennifer Baxter
2/7/2018 02:40:37 pm
You are being filled with His grace... only His grace can give you the strength that you have! It's okay to ask questions... God can handle it. Ask those questions of Him... but you are right, He has a plan and His plan is great and always good. Continue to seek Him always. Offer your suffering up to Him... pray for others through your suffering. You are precious. Always know that!!! Blessings to you and your family.
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Carla Catozzi
2/7/2018 03:11:47 pm
Rylie you have such a strong faith in Jesus. You are witnessing Jesus to everyone around you.
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Jen Tew
2/7/2018 03:24:36 pm
Continued prayers for you sweet girl and your family! I love your updates bc it helps me pray specifically. ❤️
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Margie Gray
2/7/2018 03:39:13 pm
Amen Riley, Amen. Thank you Jesus...for Riley and her testimony of how she loves & leans on you. Thank you for sharing your love through this amazing child of yours. Thank you as you old her tightly.
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Brooke C
2/7/2018 04:07:26 pm
Hey Rylie! You probably don’t remember me but, we met once and from the small talk that we had I can tell you’re going to be strong throughout this whole journey! My family and I are keeping you in our prayers. Thank You for your updates because I know exactly what to pray for in the future. Love You and stay strong!!❤️❤️
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Trisha Stacey
2/7/2018 04:26:50 pm
Sweet Rylie, may you feel all the hugs and thoughts from the community you have built. So many of us are with you in this fight which is certainly a compliment to you and who you are. This community is here for you because of what a special person you are. Keep doing you.
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Kjos Family
2/7/2018 05:12:47 pm
Praying, and please remember that it's okay to kick something now and again - God loves us like the children we are, and He understands. If Jesus, fully God and fully man, could kneel in the garden and ask "does this REALLY have to be the plan??" then how can we expect not to do the same? Praise God for loving us, just as we are, at any given moment.
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Melanie Johnson
2/7/2018 05:31:45 pm
Rylie- thank you for sharing your journey with us. You are dearly loved and treasured! Your faith is inspirational and we are praying for you without ceasing! When you are too weary to pray, please know that we are praying for you. God hears our prayers and has you in His mighty hand. Psalm 91:14-16
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Cindy Graf
2/7/2018 06:41:46 pm
Sweet Rylie, All your emotions and doubt are normal. You are human. It's hard to stay focused- I understand. You are correct .... This is temporary. Keep your focus on Him and hold on tight. You are a brave young lady! Praying for you!
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Camarie Perry
2/7/2018 07:05:15 pm
Rylie, what beautiful words!! I’m so inspired by your strong faith and wise, godly perspective. Praying the Lord lifts you up and continues to give you His inexplicable joy. Praying you’ll feel well, and for God’s mighty healing touch.
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2/7/2018 07:21:36 pm
There are many times I stop during my day and say a quick little prayer for you. You are a precious young lady. I love your determination and kick a$$ attitude. I’m sorry you are having to deal with this but you have an entire community praying and cheering you on. Love you sweet girl!!!
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Jan Evans
2/7/2018 07:45:26 pm
Dear Rylie.....
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Alissa Jones
2/7/2018 07:49:20 pm
Rylie, you are beautiful & amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey & all of your honesty. My love & prayers are with you through this journey. Chin up. I love you!!
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Sarah Moran
2/7/2018 08:02:49 pm
Such honest words coming from a girl who is working out her faith in the midst of crisis. All I know, Rylie, is that God is faithful to meet you in all those spots. And keeping your eyes on eternity is ALWAYS a good plan! Praying for comfort in those moments of despair that come...those dark places...the doubting places...the too sick to think places...the why me places. You’re not alone in those. Hugs to you, sweet girl. Asking God for complete healing AND a new, deep, abiding revelation of Him.
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Jaime Mattox
2/7/2018 08:29:02 pm
Rylie, I never had the privilege to teach you , but I wish I had. You don't know this, but when I lost my son, I never could quite grasp how other people who followed our story were impacted. Sometimes I wondered if they were just sorry for us or if they felt the deep ache that we felt. I sometimes heard of how our story helped others grow or change for the better, but at the time, I didn't really understand the depth of what God was doing through our journey and the relationships with people.
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Elizabeth Dixon
2/7/2018 09:37:43 pm
Hugs sweet girl!❤️
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Pam Melton
2/7/2018 10:05:18 pm
Just want to share with you that my Bible study group in Corona, CA has begun praying for you as well! 🙏
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Sharon Foster
2/7/2018 10:49:42 pm
Hi, Rylie! I haven’t seen you in person since you were very small. Your dad and my husband did residency at the same time at Scott & White and we all went to the same church. But I’ve watched you grow up through Christmas cards, and I just want you to know that my whole family is praying for you!!! Prayers are coming from Missouri, from my freshman daughter at Baylor, and my Med School daughter in Houston at Baylor College of Medicine (who said to tell you your parents picked exactly the hospital where she would want to go if this were happening to her)! We love you, sweet Rylie, our sister in Christ, and your strength is amazing. We pray for you strength, healing, peace in the midst of the pain, and good control through amazing modern medicine over pain and suffering! God bless you, sweet girl!
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Bill Gravell
2/8/2018 05:34:02 am
Rylie, Judge Bill Gravell here from Williamson County. Please know that I'm praying for you! God has you in His hands. What is you best email to contact you?
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Pam Louvier
2/8/2018 07:44:41 am
I'm a friend of Kathleen Elliott. Praying for you in California. Psalm 62:1-2& 63:7-"My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken...Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings."
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Kim Patierno
2/8/2018 09:17:30 am
Dear Rylie, Steve and I are so inspired by your faith and perseverance and strength in fighting through this difficult trial. Your grace and testimony are powerful, we are part of the great cloud of witnesses standing with you in prayer and faith. Love and prayers sent your way throughout every day and night! 💜
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Savannah Stonecipher
2/8/2018 09:32:23 am
Hi Rylie! I go to Dallas Baptist University and I am from Roanoke, TX. I am good friends with Allee and Noah Nix. Your blog is beautiful and you are amazing!!! Your joyful attitude and love for the Lord are so encouraging to me. You are an incredible young woman and I will be praying for you every day! 1 Thessalonians 5:24 and Philippians 4:6-8 ♡
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Elizabeth Melber
2/8/2018 09:53:33 am
Hey girl. I want you to keep praying and continue letting Gods grace shine through you. You can always count on your friends and family. I love you girl.
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Susan Pruitt
2/8/2018 11:28:34 am
Rylie, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
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Stephanie Severson
2/8/2018 12:48:58 pm
God is going to bless you and many others as you share your journey. Although we don't know each other, I have been praying for you precious child of God. Keep your faith and you will get through this and have the most incredible testimony that will draw non-believers to the Lord.
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Linda Jenkins
2/8/2018 03:05:33 pm
Rylie, you don't know me. Your mother and my daughter, Meredith Jenkins Leiva, went to school together. This is how I've come to know about you. I want you to know that I am praying for you daily. I don't know what you're experiencing, but God does. I think about Job and all the challenges and pain he experienced, yet God never left him. Your strength and love for The Lord reminds me of Job. Never once did he curse God rather he praised and loved him through it all. The Bible tells us God's words that He will never leave us or forsake us. I believe this with all of my heart. Stay faithful my dear and TRUST in our amazing Lord and Savior. God Bless you. xox
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Lydia Alba Patten
2/8/2018 06:27:07 pm
I am Brynn Minter's grandmother, Tamara's mom. Just wanted to share one thing. While I was going through chemo and radiation and all that came with it nausea etc there were times all I could do was say JESUS! Too weak to even pray but JESUS kept me going. Beautiful words, "there is no evidence of disease." Thank You Sweet Jesus. I am holding you up in prayer every single day. Bless you Sweetie and God does not mind you asking why me? Just remember how much HE loves you and HE said HE would never leave you nor forsake you.
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Alba Figueroa
2/9/2018 12:10:13 pm
Rylie, your words hit us at our core because they are true. I hope to one day meet you and hug you. Please know that my family will keep you in our prayers and this weekend we will pray a Rosary on your behalf. There is no greater love than our Father's love for us. Blessings, Figueroa Family
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Lou
2/10/2018 12:55:52 pm
Your outlook and faith inspire me so much, Rylie. I’m 42 and have a lot to learn from you. Sending you strength and love from California. I have something I want to share, though it may not be helpful to you. I saw a documentary on amazon called The Science of Fasting. The 2nd half focused on an experiment with rats taking chemo. the fasting rats had a better tolerance of the chemo symptoms and the chemo was lots more effective on their tumor reduction. This hasn’t been done on humans yet, and the problem is no drug companies want to sponsor such a study bc no money to be made. Anyway, I just watched this earlier this week and felt compelled to share. The most important thing is what you said, all of this is temporary, even this life on earth. God bless you.
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Candie Fain Rodriguez
2/11/2018 07:50:46 pm
Rylie - your mom and I were Sorority sisters at Baylor and she’s always been someone I admire greatly! You have her beauty inside and out. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. It is such a testimony and Christ shines through you. My family is praying for you - for strength, for peace and for healing. Much love to you
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Lindsey
2/25/2018 07:57:56 pm
I somehow ended up on your Insta. Wow. I am in complete tears and my heart aches for you. You are so brave. I will be praying for you. Sending love from Baylor
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Anais LaHue
4/19/2018 09:21:54 am
Praying from college station Texas!!!!!!!!!
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