December 10, 2009
"Character is what makes you a leader worth following. Character involves doing what's right because it's the right thing to do-- regardless of the cost. And it's those last few words that divide the men and women of character from those with good but negotiable intentions." -Andy Stanley, in his book The Next Generation Leader
November 13, 2009
Hey friends! I want to share with you something I've learned about this year--I think it's awesome! And since Christmas is right around the corner, it's perfect timing...
I've found 10 different online stores that sell really cute things like purses, bags, jewelry, clothing, shoes, and lots of other great gifts that help people in a very real way. Many of the products have been made by trafficking survivors (victims of sex and labor slavery) - giving them a great job and helping them afford the aftercare they so need.
To highlight a few, Thistle Farms, is a business in Nashville, Tennessee, operated by women who are receiving aftercare from a life of prostitution and drug addiction - they make wonderful lotions and hand soaps. One of my favorite stores is Punjammies! Punjammies are really cute PJ pants made by women in an aftercare home in India. These women have been rescued out of a life of forced prostitution (sex trafficking) and are rebuilding their lives. Every Punjammie purchase creates a fair trade wage, it gives financial support to the aftercare program, and supports the building of similar aftercare homes to be able to help more women.
And that's just two of the stores I've found! I don't know about you, but I think making purchases that actually help people in need is a LOT better than buying at "normal stores."
So, if this is something that peaks your interest, you can check out the online stores listed below. And if you want to join this Cause on Facebook and tell your friends about it, here's that link: Help End Slavery By Buying Great Gifts For Your Loved Ones.
I'd love feedback on the different stores, so please leave some comments! Happy shopping, friends! :)
NOT FOR SALE STORE
THE BODY SHOP
LIGHT GIVES HEAT
31 BITS DESIGNS
NIGHTLIGHT
PUNJAMMIES/Intl Princess Project
SSEKO DESIGNS
SERRV
BAJALIA TRADING COMPANY
ASHA IMPORTS
INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION HOLIDAY STORE
WORLD VISION GIFT CATALOG
November 6, 2009
Wow! Thanks to all who made last night's Epic so GREAT! Seriously, we've heard from so many of you already saying that you really enjoyed the night. So did we!
It was sooooo cool to hear from Amber, Jeff and Mike about how God has been working through their loving, humble, giving hearts. They hang out in Ocean Beach a couple nights a week building friendships with the locals, offering a listening ear, sometimes prayer, and through a warm fire. As Manny talked about in his message, they are perfect examples of those who "redeem the time" that God presents. God's love draws us near so that we can love Him in return and then share that love with others. Woohoo! :O)
Our night ended with a very fun and practical activity. It might sound corny, but I felt like it was such a bonding time for all of us! We were able to put together 100 burritos and 100 kits to be delivered to the homeless in OB and downtown. Plus, we collected 6 large bins of clothing, blankets, and shoes. We are so blessed by your generous and caring hearts. God's love is being shown very tangibly through you.
Well, if you'd like to join us as we deliver the burritos and kits, we're going TOMORROW and THIS TUESDAY...
- Saturday, Nov 7 - meet us at the stairs next to the Lower Campus Chapel at 10:30 am.
- Tuesday, Nov 10 - meet us at the flagpole in front of SDCC at 5:30 pm.
We'll caravan and/or carpool over. Hope you can make it out!
Lots of love,
The Epic Team
November 4, 2009
So, despite my less than mediocre attempt at communicating (don't know what my deal was tonight!), I am sooooo encouraged by what happened at the International Justice Mission Movie & Prayer Night! The Rock Church's Young Adult Ministry hosted this event and it was awesome to see God move...
November 2, 2009
I just watched a super encouraging video of my dear friends, Ashley and Beto Lagunas, who are heading up an outreach team in Israel. The love they have for God and people is inspiring and God is definitely working through them! They've been there since around July and were originally scheduled to be there through December, but their funds are running out and might have to come back early. If you're interested in giving to their mission trip, you can give online at www.betashgarden.com. Your donation will allow them to continue spreading the love of Jesus in Israel (and is also tax-deductible).
Here's a video that will give you a tiny glimpse into what they've been doing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyQzXB3w0Zw
November 1, 2009
Every good and perfect gift is from above. -James 1:17a
Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. -Psalm 103:2-5a
I will make you [mine] forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion. I will be faithful to you and make you mine, and you will finally know me as the Lord. -Hosea 2:19-20
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. -Ephesians 2:8
Beautiful song/video about God's goodness: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbi1yCdN8eg
October 24, 2009
Quick update for ya! So much has gone on in the last 2+ years and especially in just the last six months regarding my involvement in the fight against human trafficking. God has blown me away by the opportunities that have come my way, the people I've been able to meet, and all that I've learned. I cannot think of a more worthy cause to dedicate my time, energy and resources to! I wish I had the time right now to catch you up on all that's gone on in the last six months, but I don't have the time and you probably don't have the time to sit here and read it anyway--haha! So, I'll just mention one thing this morning...
I get the opportunity to sit through about 5 days of training on the ins and outs of a long-term aftercare program for victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation!!! First of all, I love to learn, and second of all, to learn about this?! Wow! So excited! The training is through the Servants Anonymous Foundation which has been opening up recovery homes and assisting others to provide long-term recovery care for trafficking victims for about 10 years now. GenerateHope will soon offer this program here in San Diego and that's why I get to attend the trainings. Yippee!
So, that's the scoop for now. If you're on twitter, I'll be posting some updates about my experience and I hope to post some blogs about it too.
Friends, thanks for your love, support, and prayers! You have played a role in my "Justice Journey"! And I thank God for His guiding hand in all of this.
Much love to you!!!
~Carolyn
Hi, friends,
Real quick. Can you say a prayer for the International Justice Mission team in South Asia? They are currently working to rescue slaves from a brick kiln. IJM will conduct an operation tomorrow to hopeful rescue the victims and arrest the perpetrators. If you want to learn more about this case, you can read the below blog post from IJM Institute.
For more info about modern-day slavery, you can visit these websites:
International Justice Mission
Not for Sale Campaign
Polaris Project
US Dept of State - Human Trafficking Global Affairs
Blog Post from the IJM Institute
Posted 10/7/09. Written by Bethany Hoang.
(Click HERE for original post)
Friends, we have truly amazing reports of rescue from this week coming your way, but I first want to let you know of a most urgent need for prayer for one of our teams in South Asia. I have posted a letter from our South Asia director below - your prayers at this moment and throughout the night are critical. Please pray that God would make all obstacles null in the face of his power to rescue, that God’s justice would prevail over every stronghold of injustice.
From our Director of South Asia:
The __________ Team is seeking to rescue slaves at multiple brick kilns. We have evidence that these owners use the local police to track down slaves who manage to escape their brutal kilns. Recently, the owners tracked down a group of escaped slaves who had been in communication with our investigative team. These slaves were beaten and brought back to the brick kilns.
The slaves who are working for these brick kilns come from three separate states, and are thus from three separate language groups and cultures. This means that there are internal rivalries that are likely to complicate matters during the operation.
The ________ Team has been putting this case together for quite some time. As cases have been quite challenging in this region over the past year, we very much covet your prayers. Please pray for favor with the authorities, that the operation would go forward tomorrow, that all of the victims who want freedom will be able to exit those brick kilns and obtain official Release Certificates and that the perpetrators will be charged and arrested. Please pray for our __________ Team as they carry out this operation, that they would be strong and courageous.
___________Team: the entire South Asia and Headquarters staff are with you, as will be the Prayer Partners of the IJM Institute. You are covered in our prayers and our great God goes before you. God speed.
So, as most of you know, God has deeply burdened my heart for the victims of sex trafficking - those who are bought, sold and held against their will for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Diving into this dark world has surfaced in me some pretty extreme emotions... anger, disgust, heartbreak, and despair; but these are also accompanied by a passion to help, a hope for change, and a joy in knowing Jesus and His unconditional, powerful and life-transforming love. It's an interesting season of life to say the least!
I thought I'd share something with you all... I just received an email update from my dear friends, Ashley and Beto Lagunas, who are leading an outreach team in Israel. They are there until December to share God's love and serve the community. I was so encouraged by their update, I thought I'd post it here. May it be a blessing to you!
And you can check out their website/pictures at: http://betashgarden.com (click on the "News and Updates" page)
August 19, 2009 - Beto & Ashley Lagunas Update
"Its hard to believe we have been in Israel for 11 days now. It has been nothing short of seeing His favor resting over us. We felt like the Israelites crossing the Jordan crossing over into the promises that the Lord has for this season. Lets just say starting in the Airport we saw His hand, and it was a miracle we even set foot into Israel (if you want the full story you'll have to give us a call:)). Once we got here, Beto and I came to Jerusalem to find an apartment, and within hours the Lord had opened a door for us to stay in the very heart of Jerusalem for an amazing price and just the right size! We felt the Lord was prompting our heart to come to Jerusalem and WAIT for what He would want us to do, and it been breathtaking as we have watched Him supernaturally bring us to people. Even this week one day we felt like the Lord wanted to go down to the streets and play music and make friends. SO we did, and before long we had made our first friends. Shmuel took us to His house and served us Moroccan tea and insisted that we come to house for Shabat. (A big feast on Fridays and he is going to invite all his friends). We also met another friend Joel, He plays music also on the streets of Jerusalem, but his songs are about the Messiah that the Jewish people are waiting for, we invited Him over to our house and it has hard to hear Him talk about how he is still waiting for His messiah. We are hoping that through our friendship He will see the Love of God.
Yesterday we went to a hospital recovery center, its a ministry that brings babies from Iraq to give them Heart surgery, we got hang out with the Kids that are going in for life saving surgery. All are Muslim but are open to God. We will be visiting hanging out with them every week. Its crazy how God is really bringing All Nations to Israel. This week we had tea with a Moroccan and we had Lunch with Iraqi women, and hung out with the Jewish brethren.
The biggest thing the Lord is teaching me is HIS FAVOR lasts a Life time and all we have to do is trust in Him and Believe by Faith that ALL His Promises are YES and AMEN. He IS faithful to meet us on the other side of every moment."
Hey, all! I just realized that I have not updated you on my trip up to Salinas, California. And since I can't seem to fall asleep, I guess I'll use this time to blog about it. So, here goes...
In two words, I'd sum it up as inspiring and humbling.
It was such a JOY to work with the preschoolers for 5 days... we sang and danced to fun songs about God, we did a creative craft project every day which usually incorporated a Bible lesson, I lead them in fun games that made them laugh and smile, and we talked about how much Jesus loves them. I didn't think my heart could fall in love with kids that quickly. It was so affirming to be reminded of how much I LOVE kids and that I was meant to make a difference in their lives...no doubt about it. It was so sad to say good-bye on the last day!
What made the week so humbling was to be served so graciously and supported with so much love by the local church. In preparation of our arrival, they prayed and fasted for us and the families we would be interacting with. During the week, they served us incredible home-cooked dinners and helped us throughout the day in many ways. And we had so much fun together! The instant bond we can have with other Christians is such a unique gift.
Oh, yeah... one of the reasons I was asked to go on this trip with the Migrant Ministry was to see in action what part the SMCC Small Group Ministry plays!!! So, earlier this year we asked the Small Groups at Shadow Mountain if they would put together what we call "Love in a Bag." These bags are filled with toiletry items like soap, toothpaste, a toothbrush, a comb, etc. etc. With the help of about 80 groups, we collected around 300 bags to give to the single men who live on the camps. As we gave out these bags, it was awesome to see this project come full circle--through the generosity of our small group members, hundreds of men were blessed with some much needed stuff. Yeah!
I think everyone comes home from experiences like these with ideas, refreshed perspective, and thoughts about what's next. Here are some of mine...
I am so proud of my friend, Lindsey Isham! This picture was taken at her Book Release Party. Her first book titled, No Sex in the City: One Virgin's Confessions of Love, Lust, Dating and Waiting is all about purity. I've read two chapters so far and I've laughed out loud a LOT and have definitely been encouraged by it. Check out the description of her book:
"Many books about sexual purity speak to men, but few-if any-speak to young women. Lindsey Nicole Isham boldly fills that gap with No Sex in the City, the brutally honest and often hilarious story of Lindsey's quest for sexual purity in the face of an impure culture, baffled peers, and sexual desire. Speaking from her own experience and from years as an abstinence advocate, Lindsey treats young women like the sexual beings they are, exploring their desires and curiosities about sex while relating candid experiences and truths about sexual purity. A great tool for Bible studies, youth groups, and abstinence organizations, No Sex in the City will help young, single, Christian women discuss their thoughts and keep their purity commitments."
If you're interested, check it out on Amazon, Facebook, or her website.
Hey friends! Just a quick post to ask for prayer! Many of you already know that I'm going with a team of about 30 people up to Salinas, California to minister to migrant workers and their families. We're putting on a Vacation Bible School for the kids, having movie nights with the families, holding services, giving out needed items to the men on the camps, and more!!!
Could you say a prayer for our team? We'll be gone from Sunday, July 26 to Saturday, August 1. Here's a picture of most of our team. Thanks so much!!!!
I am really excited about something I feel God has laid on my heart. I’ve been thinking and praying about this for two months now and have finally decided to put action to my thoughts and prayers—it’s definitely a step of faith and I’m just going to see what God does through it. Here’s a little context to what I’m talking about…
About two years ago God began burdening my heart for the victims of sex trafficking and other forms of modern-day slavery. Over these years, my eyes have been opened more and more to the horrific realities of violent oppression that’s taking place all over the world—things like 5 years olds being bought and sold for sex, families forced to work 6 days a week, 16 hours a day for no wages, and teenagers getting kidnapped in foreign countries and brought to the U.S. to feed the sexual appetites of men here in the states.
Becoming aware of these realities has awakened a huge desire in me to help. I’m not exactly sure how God wants to use me, so I’ve been “getting my feet wet” in hopes to narrow the focus. One of the things I’ve recently done is volunteered with the Human Trafficking Ministry at the Rock Church (http://www.therocksandiego.org/ministries/trafficking/). We’ve gone out on El Cajon Blvd to outreach to women being forced to sell their bodies for sex. In the last three months, this ministry has helped four women get off the streets and start a life of recovery—amazing!
So, the big thing that I've been praying about and have decided to take a step of faith in: I'm hosting/leading 4 “Summer of Justice Meetings.” These meetings have 3 purposes: 1) spread awareness on the issue of sex trafficking and other forms of modern-day slavery, 2) educate people on how they can help, and 3) pray together for the victims, the perpetrators and organizations that are devoted to helping the oppressed. I'm so excited about this!!
So, I have a question for YOU! :O) Would you consider doing one or all of the following…
1. Attend one “Summer of Justice Meeting” (http://sites.google.com/site/summerofjustice/). The first meeting is this Monday, June 29 (see the link for the other 3 dates).
2. Share this link (http://sites.google.com/site/summerofjustice/) with anyone you feel might be interested in attending a meeting.
3. Say a prayer for me as I prepare for these meetings and wait to see what God does. :O)
Again, here's the link with details: http://sites.google.com/site/summerofjustice/
Thanks so much for your time and consideration!!! I really appreciate any support you can give!!!
As I read Matthew 23:23 today, I was spurred on to dive a bit deeper into the definitions of justice, mercy and faith. How am I to live out those things better if I don't understand them fully. So, here is what I found...
Matthew 23:23 says: "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former."
JUSTICE
Hey friends & family,
Some of you may know that I’m going on a week mission trip up to Salinas (central Cali). I’ll be there from Sunday, July 26 to Saturday, August 1 with a team of about 30 from my church. Every year, migrant workers travel from camp to camp located throughout central California and the surrounding states to work on the crops.
They have many needs and to help meet those needs, our team of volunteers will partner with the local churches in the Salinas area. We are going to put on a “Vacation Bible School” for the kids of the migrant workers—singing fun songs, doing neat crafts, and teaching them about Jesus. We will also be delivering donated items such as clothes, food, and toiletries that are much needed. I will be taking part specifically in the teaching of the younger kids about God—very exciting—along with handing out bags of toiletry items that the ministry I work for at my church helped put together!
I just wanted to let you know about the trip because you’re important to me and I was hoping you could pray for me and the team. Any prayer would be appreciated. Thanks! I’ll keep you updated…
Here's a picture of the team I'm on.
I attended the "Gifted to Lead" leadership forum a couple of weeks ago and I've had it on my "task list" to go back through my notes. I'm finally going to do just that! So, this post is definitely more about me just sifting through my notes, pulling out the things that stood out to me, and "digesting" it.
Here goes...
--Captivated by God's Love: Nancy Beech noted that what influenced her the most as she attended her youth group growing up was that the Pastor was 'captivated by the love of God.'
--Name the Gifts we see: Nancy Ortberg encouraged us that as we see gifts and abilities of those around us we need to tell that person what we see. Isn't it eye-opening when others tell you the things they see in you? It's so easy to not see myself clearly (the positives and negatives)
--Leaders must be resilient and humble; obstacles are inevitable.
--"Intersect your gifts with this broken and wounded world."
--Listen well and love deeply.
--Let go of your weaknesses; hold on to the strengths. Recognize how God has uniquely made me and partner with Him in that. I've had a tendency to want certain gifts, rather than ask God, "How have you made me? How would you like me to use those strengths, gifts, and abilities for you, Lord?" The ability to see myself clearly is very important.
--Something that Nancy Ortberg did over and over again as she answered questions from the audience was have this keen ability to see clearly the true nature of the question and then speak boldly and truthfully where most people would give the "nice answer" or sugar-coated one. She still spoke with tact and love, but was able to "cut to the chase." This is an area I'd like to grow in for sure!!
--"Activate all gifts, elevate none." I loved hearing this!!
--Default to genuine, authentic you. Don't feel the pressure to be someone you're not.
Es todo!
There was so much to take in at the Catalyst West Coast Conference, and I don't want it to be just another conference experience where I attend, take a bunch of notes, and not do anything with the content or experience. So, by blogging about it, my hope is that I can digest things a bit more and that those things become a part of me, rather than a bunch of great ideas. I know I won't be able to put into practice all that I heard about, but I trust that God's Spirit will help me grasp the most important things as it pertains to me.
So, here goes...
--"Make Meaning, Change the World" - Guy Kawasaki talked about the businesses that go into it with the motivation of making lots of money and gaining high social status---he notes that these businesses fail many times because the motivation is in the wrong place. Hearing him talk about this made think of my motivations... that I must keep them in check! Do I desire to simply please the Lord and genuinely helps others? Or could there be a part of me that desires personal gratification, praise from people, acceptance, recognition. And the ugly truth to that question at times has any ugly answer. Yes, I do struggle with the desire to people please, be recognized by others, etc. ICK! I MUST fight this motivation and bring it back to one more genuine - to love God and love others! That's when I know God will bless my endeavors.
--"Don't Worry, Be Crappy." Guy Kawasaki's message here was to not worry about having things PERFECT---waiting until you're "positive" that everything will be perfect will keep you unnecessarily stuck. For instance, I have been thinking and praying about starting up a monthly prayer and awareness meeting regarding sex trafficking. There's a part of me that says if I don't have it all planned out and know exactly what it will look like, who's going to come, what we're going to do every meeting, than I just won't start it up. And I know that's just silly! Yes, God desires me to pray about it; yes, He wants me to seek His direction, and, yes, planning is a good thing, but there comes a point when I need to trust God in the unknowns and walk forward. And as I walk forward into something unexpected ("crappy"), I'll deal with it then, with God's help. No amount of planning will keep away problems or challenges--there will always be something that comes up. This brings me to another thing Kawasaki said...
--"Let 100 Flowers Blossom" - We need to pay attention to the unexpected "fruit" or results and let it ride. So, maybe some results occur that I was not expecting or planning to happen, but don't fight it. Rather, ride the wave by watching what God is doing and partnering with those unexpected blossoms. Definitely easier said than done, especially for someone who resists change and anything unexpected!!! But hearing these things again will hopefully help me the next time something like this happens. :)
Okay, that's it for now. Part 3 to come soon--there's still so much more to digest!
"The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love." -Psalm 103:8
"May you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep His love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully." -Ephesians 3:18, 19
You're invited to join me to a fun and exciting Book Release Party for a friend of mine, Lindsey N. Isham. She just published her first book titled: "NO SEX IN THE CITY: One Virgin's Confession of Love, Lust, Dating and Waiting."
This is will be formal event where the women are to come in one of their old bridesmaid's dresses and men are to wear a tux or suit. So, if you don't get to dress up often and like to, this is your opportunity.
The night will include prizes for the best and worst dressed, a scavenger hunt, book signing, a raffle and more.
If you'd like to join me, let me know! It's Saturday, July 10, 6:00 PM in La Jolla. I know this is way early planning, but just want you to save the date if you're interested. And it will help Lindsey plan for the big event!!
Click HERE for the evite.
Click HERE to check out the book on Amazon.
What a great last two days!!! At the last minute, I decided to attend the Catalyst West Conference and I'm so thankful I did! Here are some of the highlights & take-aways...
Highlights:
--Meeting up with "old-school" Rock Church peeps...exchanging hugs, getting updates on life and ministry, talking about old times, and making new memories...priceless!
--Talking with Bethany Hoang, the Director of International Justice Mission Institute. She gave me some ideas on next steps in furthering my involvement against sex trafficking. I also talked with Jeannie Mai who traveled with NightLight, an organization in Thailand that goes into brothels and ministers to the women and children being bought and sold into sex slavery.
--Laughing so hard my stomach hurt as one of the comedians poked fun at things we Christians do.
--Hanging out in front of Sprinkles Cupcakes with friends, disappointed we got there after-hours, but then being surprised with 3 dozen cupcakes for FREE from the manager! The excitement and applause from our group could be heard blocks away. :)
--Connecting with God through the worship music.
--And, of course, listening to gifted speakers like Francis Chan, Andy Stanley, Craig Groeshel, and Rick Warren, who have a deep love for God, years of ministry experience to glean from, and a desire to help other ministry leaders grow closer to God and continue making a deep impact for Jesus.
Take-Aways
--Andy Stanley's Talk: Being in a position of leadership has many uncertainties. Not having all the answers or not being able to "see the future" is to be expected. Uncertainty does not mean failure! God moves mightily through the uncertaintly. During times like these and when I feel like giving up because I don't understand all the complexity, I must get CLEAR on what God has asked of me, be flexible in my "plans," and move forward with faith.
--Erwin McMannus' Talk: I must strive to live my "heroic life." We must unleash the hero in each other. We're not all going to be Ghandi, not one person can change the whole world, but if we each make those "small" decisions to live a Christ-like life, we will tilt with world in the direction it needs to go and that is a life of love, hope, service, sacrifice, compassion, etc.
--Rick Warren's Talk: "Divert daily, withdrawal weekly, retreat annually." A sabbath day cannot include the "honey-do" / to-do lists, email or phone. Forget time management and focus on energy management. Keep learning, remain humble--teachable. Purpose doesn't change, but terminology does. Keep things simple. During Jesus' ministry on earth, He kept "turning up the heat" with His disciples... as a church, we must have a desire to move people from "come and see" to "come and die" because that's what Jesus did...
If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for My sake, you will save it. And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but are yourself lost or destroyed? Luke 9:24-25
Below is some scripture that really encouraged me today. I hope it encourages you too!
Sorrow is better than laughter, for sadness has a refining influence on us...
A wise person thinks a lot about death, while a fool thinks only about having a good time...
Finishing is better than starting, patience is better than pride...
Accept the way God does things, for who can straighten what He has made crooked?
Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. Remember that nothing is certain in this life.
-Above verses taken from Ecclesiastes 7
Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes... So we praise God for the glorious grace He has poured out on us who belong to His dear Son. He is so rich in kindness and grace that He purchased our freedom with the blood of His Son and forgave our sins. - Ephesians 1:4, 6-7
Thank You, Jesus, for Your sacrifice. Thank You, Jesus, for Your Word of truth, hope, and unconditional love! I would be completely lost without You! Happy Easter---You are risen!
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Carolyn
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