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

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

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

    Christy

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

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  6. have a great trip...i love chicago!

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  7. I'll be praying! Have an awesome visit.

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

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  10. 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. 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. 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. 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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  14. 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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