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My flight to Chicago is just hours away. Thank you, dear friends, for all the well wishes and prayers for this trip back to my hometown for a family reunion.

I will not be posting anything until the beginning of June. I will miss reading about what is going on at your websites! Your friendships mean a lot to me. I’ll catch up with you when I return. Blessings to each and every one of you.

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  1. Beth in NCMay 22, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Wow, we will MISS you!!!!!!!!!! Have a lovely time Mary! (((((hugs))))

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  2. RCUBEsMay 22, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    We'll miss you sister Mary but we'll keep you in prayers! God bless and keep you.

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  3. Kim @ Homesteader's HeartMay 22, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Have a bunch of fun! We'll be here when you get back!
    Hugs and have a safe trip.
    Kim

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  4. christy roseMay 22, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Thanks for visiting me today. We will miss you while you're gone. But Have fun!!

    Christy

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  5. AngelaMay 22, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Have an AMAZING, blessed time sweet one..Will be thinking and praying for you...((hugs))

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  6. Skoots1moMMay 22, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    have a great trip...i love chicago!

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  7. KarenMay 22, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    I'll be praying! Have an awesome visit.

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  8. LorenMay 22, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    I hope you have a wonderful trip! will miss you and look forward to hearing all about your wonderful time and adventures :)
    Blessings

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  9. MelanieMay 23, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    I hope you have a great trip and truly wonderful family reunion!

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  10. AndreaMay 23, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    I am going to miss you. I hope you have a wonderful trip. Can't wait to hear all about it.
    Blessings and prayers, andrea

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  11. RCUBEsMay 25, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Missing you sister but I pray you're having a blast in Chicago!!!Take care and keeping you in prayers always. Love ya. God bless.

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  12. RCUBEsMay 26, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    You have no idea how excited I got to hear from you and immediately prayed for you. God is sooo good! I'm glad you have answered prayers. I pray that His love will really move and shake your family so that you are all united in Him. Thank you for dropping by sis Mary and I pray for you a continued fun reunion with your loved ones and may the Lord answer your heart's desires. God bless and I love you in Christ.

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  13. LisaShawMay 26, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Miss you already. Love you.

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  14. KayMay 26, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Guess who is going to be in the Chicago-land area on May 31? Me! I'll send good vibes to you while there, and maybe since we will be so much closer than usual, we'll be extra blessed!

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  15. AlleluiabelleMay 30, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    My Dearest Sister Mary,

    I've missed you! Health problems are still ongoing with my husband so I haven't been on sites at all really until now because I can't sleep.

    I hope you are having the grandest time away getting together with your family. You have my love, prayers and blessings during your entire time away.

    I love you dear friend,
    Alleluiabelle

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