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The girls are off for day two of medical-madness. Rarely are all lights out and all kids in be at 9:30, but last night the far end of the house was dark and quiet very early.
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Troy went back to his favorite city again today, but this time he hopes to truly make it just a half day in Port. He's an optimist.
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The second family that I told you about is headed to interview with the Lifeline boss-people today and tomorrow. We're praying that at the end of this weekend we'll learn we have friends and co-workers on the way down here.
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"Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will breed in you temperance and self-control, diligence and strength of will, cheerfulness and content, and a hundred virtues which the idle will never know."
"Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will breed in you temperance and self-control, diligence and strength of will, cheerfulness and content, and a hundred virtues which the idle will never know."
~Charles Kingsley