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Number 4

Posted on March 27, 2012March 27, 2012 by Elizabeth

—

I am listening to the snores of
Number 4 child, the one I spend more time with
Than all the others and feel grateful for this
Quiet hour and also for
Her funny, wonderful sweet
Voice.

—

Posted in Ordinary ThanksTagged gratitude

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